WBFF-FOX Baltimore — The nation’s longest government shutdown is causing significant disruptions, with 4% of flights canceled at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport yesterday. A spokesperson indicated that cancellations could reach 10% if the shutdown persists into next week. The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing the number of planes in the air due to staff shortages and call-outs.
In response to the ongoing crisis, Gov. Wes Moore is announcing new initiatives to alleviate the burden on thousands of federal workers across Maryland. Economist Anirban Basu, CEO of the Sage Policy Group, is analyzing the local economic impact of the shutdown…