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This week on the podcast “Oh, So Sorry, No!”, two stories about coming up short on a big stage.

The jobs lost in Maryland represent roughly eight percent of all federal position eliminations since the beginning of the Trump administration.

The job cuts are a part of Gov. Wes Moore’s plan to save the state $121 million in workforce spending.

Portia Wu works in the Labor Office, which seeks to support the unemployed and track employment numbers.

Gov. Wes Moore is freezing the hiring of new state employees, offering voluntary buyouts and planning to eliminate vacant jobs and possibly consolidate offices.

This week on the podcast, two stories about women who kept the music alive while pursuing decidedly non-musical careers.

The employees have been in limbo for months since the White House’s mass layoffs.

Governor Wes Moore has until May 27th to sign, veto or let bills become law without his signature. The tracker will be updated as bills are signed into law.

The ruling could allow the White House to re-fire workers.

The bill is one of 94 the Democrat signed into law Tuesday.