President Joe Biden announced sweeping new pandemic requirements for federal workers as he denounced an “American tragedy” of deaths among unvaccinated U.S. employees and others.

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A state panel is looking for answers about unemployment and pandemic aid programs administered by the Maryland Department of Labor.

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Some Black business owners in Maryland say the uneven recovery is fueled by pre-existing institutional barriers and strict conditions of grant programs.

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As Aphena Pharma Solutions worked to grow its footprint in both Maryland and Tennessee, it also had to navigate the challenges of the pandemic.

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States and businesses scrambled to change course after the federal government issued new guidance calling for the return of mask wearing in COVID hot spots.

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The White House is strongly considering requiring federal employees to show proof they’ve been vaccinated against the coronavirus or otherwise submit to regular testing and wear a mask.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs became the first major federal agency to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines.

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Colleges and universities in Maryland are adjusting software and hiring staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall.

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Republican politicians are under increasing pressure to speak out to persuade COVID-19 vaccine skeptics to take the shots. But experts warn it may be too late.

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Howard County will extend outdoor dining until Nov. 15 for restaurants and bars that added or expanded that service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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