Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore signs $60 million executive order to provide relief to businesses, workers impacted Key Bridge collapse

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed a $60 million executive order to provide temporary relief to businesses and workers impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The order directs state agencies to identify potential relief funds and programs to supplement the aid approved for the Port of Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Assistance Program will distribute $15 […]

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Second temporary alternate channel opened around Key Bridge wreckage [VIDEO]

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BALTIMORE, MD—Crews have established a second temporary alternate channel on the southwest side of the main channel near Hawkins Point in the vicinity of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse for commercially essential vessels. This action is part of a phased approach to opening the main channel. The second temporary channel is marked with government lighted aids to navigation and […]

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First vessel passes through temporary alternate channel around Key Bridge wreckage [VIDEO]

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BALTIMORE, MD—The tugboat Crystal Coast pushing a fuel barge, transited the temporary alternate channel created by the Key Bridge Response Unified Command. The vessel passed through at 3 p.m. on Monday is the first to use the channel since the bridge collapsed into the federal waterway last week. The barge is used to supply jet fuel to the Department of […]

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Crews to open temporary alternate channel around Key Bridge wreckage, debris hotline established

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BALTIMORE, MD—Crews are preparing to establish a temporary alternate channel on the northeast side of the main channel in the vicinity of the Francis Scott Key Bridge for commercially essential vessels. “This will mark an important first step along the road to reopening the port of Baltimore,” said Capt. David O’Connell, Federal On-Scene Coordinator, Key Bridge Response 2024. “By opening […]

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Removal of wreckage from Key Bridge collapse begins

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BALTIMORE, MD—Work crews began bridge wreckage removal on Saturday to remove debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Highly trained demolition crews will begin cutting the top portion of the north side of the collapsed bridge into smaller sections for safe removal by crane. One crane barge and one working barge have been placed at the incident to support […]

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Coast Guard, Maryland officials address environmental concerns as crews continue salvage, recovery operations at Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

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BALTIMORE, MD—Officials with the U.S. Coast Guard and Maryland Department of the Environment say that they are addressing environmental concerns as crews continue salvage and recovery operations at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. A sheen was seen around the boats at the scene of the bridge collapse. Officials say that they have identified 56 containers that were […]

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KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Port of Baltimore suspends vessel traffic, flight restrictions issued, Olszewski issues statement

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Port of Baltimore has suspended all vessel traffic in the wake of Tuesday morning’s Key Bridge collapse. Authorities say vessel traffic in and out of the area has been suspended until further notice.  The Port of Baltimore is not closed, as trucks are still being processed at marine terminals.  There has been no word on how long vessel […]

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