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As shutdown continues with no end in sight, the ripples bring rough seas to Maryland's shores

People walk outside the U.S. Capitol on Monday, Sept.11, 2023, in Washington. Congress faces a deadline to fund the government by the end of the month or risk a potentially devastating federal shutdown. There's just 11 working days for Congress to act once the House resumes Tuesday. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
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People walk outside the U.S. Capitol on Monday, Sept.11, 2023, in Washington.

As home to one of the largest populations of federal workers in the country, as well as a number of federal agency headquarters, Maryland is feeling the economic consequences of the federal government shutdown. The state continues to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue every day, according to Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman.

Sarah Petrowich, WYPR statehouse reporter.
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Sarah Petrowich, WYPR statehouse reporter.

WYPR’s new statehouse reporter, Sarah Petrowich joins Midday to share her coverage of the unfolding story.

Plus, we discuss Gov. Wes Moore's attempts to right the state's budget.

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