Telework Assistance Grants Available
The Maryland Department of Commerce Business Telework Assistance Grant program provides funding to businesses of up to $25,000 to help them expand telework capabilities.
Navy Football Uniforms Honor NASA
For the Dec. 10, 2022, Army-Navy football game, the Midshipmen will be dressed from head-to-toe in NASA-themed gear that pays homage to the academy’s astronaut alums.
Deployments in Europe Likely to Remain Into Summer
The Pentagon said that thousands of troops mobilized over the past few months to Eastern Europe will most likely remain into the summer. DoD also announced that the US will send additional aid to Ukraine: $300 million more in military supplies, including drones, laser-guided missiles, armored vehicles, and machine guns.
Survey: Top Concern of IT Workers Is Hacking
An online survey of IT experts — many working at civilian federal agencies — found that hacking is their biggest concern. DoD employees, however, were more likely to list foreign governments as the top threat.
Navy: Jet Fuel Spill Caused Water Contamination
US Navy officials believe contaminated tap water that went to Hawaii military households came from a one-time jet fuel spill in November and was not caused by a leak from aging underground fuel storage tanks above an aquifer.
COVID-Relief Funds Available From County
St. Mary’s County recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic hardship for many businesses and has reactivated the Online Sales/Telework Grant Fund to provide relief.
DoD Issues Report on Its Telework Practices
The Pentagon releases a new report on teleworking practices since the pandemic sent majority of employees to work from home. Among the findings: 47% of those responding said their productivity increased while working from home during the pandemic, 41% felt they were about as productive while teleworking as they were in the office, and nearly 12% felt their productivity slipped.
Rural Areas Appealing to More Workers
Recent polls indicate that many Americans in urban areas working from home would consider moving to rural areas. But internet availability could affect a decision to move.
Crozier Won’t Be Reinstated on USS Roosevelt
Capt. Brett Crozier will not be reinstated as captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt nor will he receive any further punishment for his handling of the COVID-19 outbreak on the aircraft carrier.
SMECO Receives Commuter Telework Award
SMECO launched a telework program in 2006 to better serve the 160,000 electric customers during storms and power outages
