FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform air traffic control systems
The head of the FAA says the agency needs another $10 billion from Congress to reform the antiquated U.S. air traffic control system.
$270M pledged to sweeten Michigan dam deal with Bethesda-based firm
Consumers Energy has sweetened the pot for the proposed sale of 13 hydroelectric dams in Michigan to a Maryland-based firm.
Businesses brace for years of inflation as new costs pile up
American businesses are increasingly convinced that higher inflation is here to stay. Instead of fading, the forces pushing prices higher are multiplying.
Western MD county approves data center moratorium
The Washington County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a yearlong moratorium regarding data center applications.
Judge recommends Michigan PSC reject dam sales to Bethesda-based firm
A judge is recommending the Michigan Public Service Commission reject an attempt to sell 13 hydropower dams to a Maryland-based private equity firm.
MD to part ways with Key Bridge contractor as work continues
Maryland transportation officials vowed to keep reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on track, even as they part ways with the current contractor and begin the search for a new one.
MD utility reduces fluoride in water, citing Middle East conflict
The water utility for Maryland’s two largest counties has temporarily reduced the level of fluoride added to drinking water, citing supply chain challenges partly due to the war in Iran.
Catastrophic Potomac River sewage spill in MD followed years of delay on repairs, review finds
The D.C.-area utility responsible for a massive sewer line that failed catastrophically had planned to reinforce the aging section years ago but repeatedly delayed construction, an investigation found.
FEMA resumes key disaster prevention program it canceled last year
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency said it was resuming a disaster prevention program it canceled last year.
MD, states say Trump proposal would make $5B EV charger fund unusable
Attorneys general from Maryland and 18 other states said a Trump administration proposal would effectively make a $5 billion electric vehicle charging program unusable.
Barnes & Thornburg expands into Baltimore with additions
Barnes & Thornburg expands with a new Baltimore office, adding 35 lawyers nationwide and strengthening its public finance and infrastructure practices.
Pumps installed to divert sewage spill from Potomac River in MD
D.C. Water crews have installed high-powered pumps in Maryland in an effort to divert sewage after part of a major pipeline collapsed.

















