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Working & the Economy - page 25

President Biden speaks to a small crowd of steelworkers with a large American flag in the background

Construction workers and unions will enjoy new protections on major federally contracted construction projects after President Joe Biden signed an executive order in Upper Marlboro on Friday.

House keys sitting on an eviction notice received in the mail.

Letting local governments require landlords to provide a reason when they choose not to renew a tenant’s lease is a top priority for fair housing advocates.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $105 million to organizations across 29 states to reduce home health hazards.

Gilman Hall at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University announced a new vice president for government and community affairs on Tuesday.

Restaurants line Main Street

Under federal policy, benefits can’t be used for hot or prepared foods. But that policy is shifting in Maryland and other states.

Food

The findings of a new report on pandemic benefits and food insecurity, underscore the volatility in the daily lives of Marylanders.

Apprenticeships

Maryland needs to modernize its high school career and tech programs and ramp up apprenticeships. This is proving successful in many countries.

Maryland policy-makers can expect robust economic growth in the years ahead, fueled by federal aid, a return of workers to the labor force, and consumer spending.

For nearly six weeks, the Maryland Department of Health and its local government partners have struggled to recover from a cyberattack.

Nine states and the District of Columbia have enacted paid family leave policies, and Maryland could be next if the legislature passes the Time to Care Act this year.