US Provides $60 Million Aid to Maryland Following Bridge Accident, Says Report
The “quick release” federal award comes soon after Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Thursday sought the funding.
The U.S. Transportation Department on Thursday awarded $60 million in emergency relief funding to Maryland after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a source told Reuters.
The “quick release” federal award comes soon after Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Thursday sought the funding, saying in a statement it would support mobilization, operations, and debris removal, “laying the foundation for a rapid recovery.” A formal announcement of the funding is expected Thursday evening.