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Maryland Port Administration reports recovery, federal grants and multi‑year capital needs
Summary
MPA officials told the committee cargo and cruise activity rebounded after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, outlined major capital projects (Howard Street tunnel, Mid Chesapeake Bay island restoration) and said large federal grant awards are being drawn down as project spending and procurement progress.
Maryland Port Administration officials told the House Appropriations subcommittee the Port of Baltimore is rebounding and continuing major capital projects but that federal awards are often reimbursed only after invoices are submitted as work and equipment arrive.
DLS presented a fiscal 2027 operating budget decrease to $58.5 million and a capital allowance reduction to about $339 million, attributing much of the change to timing shifts and one‑time items in fiscal 2026. DLS asked for periodic updates on federal reimbursements tied to large discretionary…
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