BALTIMORE, MD—The state of Maryland has announced a $12.5 million grant program to help businesses at the Port of Baltimore retain workers impacted by the recent Key Bridge collapse. The Port of Baltimore Worker Retention Program will provide grants to eligible businesses that can demonstrate an effort to avoid layoffs and maintain their workforce at the same hours, rates of […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has launched a website to help those affected by the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The Key Bridge collapse website is meant to be a one-stop shop for everything related to the tragedy. The website was announced and launched on Friday by Governor Wes Moore and is currently being updated with resources for those […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday signed legislation to support Marylanders and businesses impacted by the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) Act measures include creating a scholarship program for families of transportation workers who die on the job and increasing flexibility in work search requirements for unemployment insurance. “Two weeks ago, […]
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 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Baltimore is working closely with local, state, and federal partners to clear the wreckage left behind by the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. A release from the USACE said that a 280-foot-wide and 35-foot-deep channel has been created within the Port of Baltimore, which will allow for one-way traffic […]
The following is an editorial piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As the 2024 legislative session in Annapolis nears closer to an end, legislators are voting on a multitude of bills every day before the last day of the legislative session, known as “Sine Die,” where bills are either passed into law by midnight or they die. However, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—On Monday, the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin to operate Business Recovery Centers to assist business owners in completing disaster loan applications, accept documents for existing applications, and provide status updates on loan applications in response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. These Centers will operate as indicated below until further notice. BALTIMORE COUNTY Opening: […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Thursday, during the middle of the third inning of the Baltimore Orioles’ opening day game, three Maryland Transportation Authority Police Officers were honored for their bravery during the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Below is a statement from Sergeant Paul Pastorek, Corporal Jeremy Herbert, Officer Garry Kirts – three Maryland Transportation Authority Police Officers that bravely […]