Bill Aims to Cut DoD Workforce by 15%
A California representative has reintroduced the Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act. This legislation would require DoD to cut its civilian workforce by 15% by 2025, a move that could result in the elimination of over 100,000 federal jobs.
Lawmakers to Post Office: Fix Delivery Problems
Maryland’s congressional delegation continues to urge US Postal Service leadership at all levels to resolve persistent and widespread delivery delays.
Child Tax Credit Holds Great Value
The federal child tax credit is available to help many taxpayers with children under the age of 17. Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC also helps taxpayers learn more about the dependent credit eligibility for older children.
St. Mary’s Operations Schedule for Presidents Day
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in observance of Presidents Day. Appointments for many departmental services will resume Tuesday. The St. Andrew’s Landfill, convenience centers, and St. Mary’s Transit will be open under normal hours Monday.
Open House at Schoolhouse for Black History Month
Open houses are planned at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden, MD, in honor of Black History Month. They will be held from 11 am to 2 pm February 20 and 27, 2021.
County’s 1st School-Based Health Centers Open
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force announced the opening of the first school-based health center facilities in St. Mary’s County — at Spring Ridge Middle School and at Margaret Brent Middle School.
Deadline Nears for Women in Defense Scholarships
Women In Defense is accepting applications for 2021-2022 WID scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 12, 2021.
US Failing to Fix Cyber Breach
A “disjointed” federal response to the biggest known hack in American history prompts demands from Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) ― the chairman and vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee ― for a leader to address the breach.
COVID-19 Testing Sites Weather Closure
Due to anticipated inclement weather the St. Mary’s County Health Department’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites will be closed Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11-12.
Leadership So. MD Welcomes New Board Member
Lisa Clark has joined the board of directors of Leadership Southern Maryland.
