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Baltimore delays ban on single-use plastic bags

By The Associated Press

BALTIMORE — The city of Baltimore has delayed implementing its ban on single-use plastic bags, citing economic hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Baltimore Sun reports the ban was supposed to go into effect next week, but will now be implemented on July 9.

Mayor Brandon Scott says it’s not responsible to implement the ban right now because both residents who are out of work and local businesses are hurting due to the pandemic.

Scott’s executive order says the ban could be pushed back further, but will take effect no later than 30 days after the end of the governor’s coronavirus state of emergency expires.

Maryland seeks contractors for next phase of Key Bridge replacement project

By Maryland Matters
The Maryland Transportation Authority this week began the formal process of finding a contractor for the next phase of the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement, after parting ways with the phase one contractor over costs this spring. The authority Tuesday issued a request for qualifications, or RFQ, from prospective contractors on the major part of the replacement project: construction of the main span bridge and of marine approaches of the bridge, which will straddle the shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore.
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