In response to the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland lawmakers have initiated the drafting of an emergency bill aimed at providing financial assistance to over 15,000 Port of Baltimore workers now facing unemployment due to the halt of shipping activities. This legislative effort, known as the 'PORT Act', seeks to mitigate the economic impact on the local workforce and ensure stability during this critical period.
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Democrats at Maryland's state house scrambled Wednesday to draft an emergency aid package to replace income for more than 15,000 workers at the Port of Baltimore whose jobs are affected by the halt of shipping in the wake of a catastrophic bridge collapse. https://t.co/H9V4CQZ52t
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