Wage Growth Remained Slow at Year’s End
The December 2019 jobs report caps a year that ranked eighth in the 2010s for job creation. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer also said that wage growth was slower than in November 2019 and slower than 2018.
TPP Hosts Cybersecurity Maturity Model Update
Version 0.4 of the draft Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification has been released for industry review and comment, and The Patuxent Partnership is hosting an update January 22.
HEAL Action Team to Meet
MedStar St. Mary’s supports the HEAL Action Team which will meet from 1 to 2 pm Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Health Connections at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.
Marines Enter the Red Sea, Join Growing Force
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit moves into the Red Sea. The 2,500 Marines join thousands of other US forces deploying to the region amid high tensions between the US and Iran.
Jan. 16: LexPark/Calvert Transpo Plan Open House
Maryland’s Calvert and St. Mary’s counties to present their draft, long-range transportation plan for Lexington Park and lower Calvert County, Jan.16, 2020, from 2 to 7 pm at the Lexington Park Library. The meeting is open for public discussion.
Time to Apply for ASNE Scholarships
Applications for the American Society of Naval Engineer’s Scholarships are now being accepted for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Patuxent Partnership reminds students that ASNE awards both undergraduate and graduate scholarships each academic year.
US Wants to Resume North Korean Talks
Trump’s White House asks Chairman Kim to come back to the table for more North Korean talks about denuclearization.
Census 2020: Hiring Now!
US Census Day 2020 approaches and there are thousands of temporary jobs that need to be filled. Apply online.
Cox Named New SMECO CEO
Sonja M. Cox has been named as the new president and CEO of the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
How Will New Space Force Be Organized?
The new US Space Force is putting together a plan to bring personnel from the Army, Navy, and Marines into the new branch. The Air Force secretary has to tell Congress by Feb. 1 how the Space Force will be organized.
