Katie Mettler

The state attorney general’s office said the government and residents of Maryland had suffered “tremendous costs and damages” since the Dali container ship destroyed the bridge March 26.

The Justice Department had been probing whether Maryland State Police’s hiring and promotional practices discriminated against Black troopers.

The investigation found that the agency used a written test that discriminated against Black candidates and a physical test that discriminated against women.

State union workers criticize both Gov. Wes Moore (D) and former governor Larry Hogan (R) for a lack of spending on workers and their facilities.

A Washington Post investigation found that officials didn’t act on staff complaints about facility violence, which culminated in a patient brawl, rape and death.

Maryland’s health secretary told employees that the allegations are a “serious concern” and described what the department is doing to fix problems.

The funds will go to the budgets of federal agencies affected by the collision. Others, including the state of Maryland, are pursuing separate damages.

The trial will determine whether the ship’s owner and operator can cap their financial liability in the disaster to just $43.6 million.

The county will either hold special elections or appoint a new county executive, depending on when she leaves her office.

Franklin, who served on the council for nearly 14 years, pleaded guilty in August to participating in a felony theft scheme and committing perjury.