Md. officials cheer funds for light rail projects

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials on Wednesday praised initial federal funding announcements for two light rail projects in the president’s budget proposal, saying their inclusion puts the state in a strong position to build the projects in the Washington suburbs and the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Estimated costs for both projects, however, crept higher.

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