Governor Wes Moore (D-MD) announced late Monday that he would sign the Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade Act into law on Tuesday. The PORT Act authorizes Maryland’s governor to provide key economic support to businesses and people impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March.
“Tomorrow, I will proudly sign the PORT Act into law,” Moore posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday night. “This legislation will support businesses and workers who have been affected by the Key Bridge’s collapse.”
Tomorrow, I will proudly sign the PORT Act into law.
This legislation will support businesses and workers who have been affected by the Key Bridge's collapse.
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) April 9, 2024
The PORT Act would establish temporary relief programs to “provide assistance to specified individuals and businesses affected by the reduced operations of the Port
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