Hoyer: Economic Recovery ‘Within Our Grasp’
US Labor Department’s April 2022 report: 428,000 new jobs created, unemployment rate remains at 3.6%, and more Americans launching small businesses and finding jobs. The tools to keep up the US economy’s recovery and accelerate its pace are “within our grasp,” said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.
Hoyer: US Economic Recovery Continues
The US Labor Department released its February 2022 jobs report, which shows the jobless rate is down and 678,000 new jobs were created. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said the report “demonstrates the continued strength of our economic recovery.”
Hoyer: Tax-Filing Process Might Look Different
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer offered information on resources for filing taxes correctly this year.
Delegation Urges MD to Apply for Rescue Plan Program
Maryland’s congressional delegation is urging the state’s Department of Labor to apply for a new program funded by the American Rescue Plan to improve the state’s unemployment insurance system, in the wake of the severe delays and errors encountered by tens of thousands of unemployed Marylanders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cyber Project Earns Rescue Plan Funding
The Howard County Economic Development Authority was awarded $500,000 in American Rescue Plan funding to continue developing its Maryland Cyber Workforce Solutions project on behalf of a coalition of Maryland local governments.
Airports Across MD Awarded Funds
Maryland’s congressional delegation announced that more than $31.5 million in bipartisan infrastructure law funding was awarded for airports across the state.
Rescue Plan Funds Support Local Museum
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and other members of Maryland’s congressional delegation announced $474,461 in American Rescue Plan funding to support museums and libraries as they make adjustments related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Insurance Enrollment Ends Dec. 15
Maryland’s Open Enrollment season for health care insurance continues through December 15 for coverage starting January 1, 2022.
Hoyer Discusses Region’s Broadband Needs
Maryland 5th District officials gathered at a virtual roundtable to discuss the need to expand access to high-speed, quality broadband across Southern Maryland. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer hosted the meeting.
Hoyer: Economic Recovery ‘Unpredictable’
The Labor Department’s August 2021 jobs report shows that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is holding back the full potential of the country’s economic recovery, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.
