Maryland’s ‘rainy day fund’ used for small businesses hit by Baltimore bridge collapse

Published



The Small Business Administration said it received 500 loan applications after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last week.

The funds could be distributed in two weeks to support small businesses that are out of operation as the Port of Baltimore remains closed. Baltimore is home to about 50,000 small businesses, employing 500,000 people. 

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.