Last month, a high-ranking state lawmaker suggested a request that a state auditor look into whether the contract was awarded properly ‘merits scrutiny.’
The previous procurement for the lucrative deal, valued at millions of dollars, was halted soon after Gov. Wes Moore (D) took office, following complaints by some companies interested in the contract.
Judge grants stay in lawsuit against the state seeking to block a new concessions contract from being awarded.
A consequential appointment for the new administration beyond the day-to-day responsibilities of the agency.
State had already put the lucrative but highly controversial contract on hold.
Timing of vote in the Board of Public Works becomes an issue.
Changes have been made in the procurement process that appears to favor one of the companies bidding on a lucrative state contract.
In response to growing complaints from people who live near — and not so near — Thurgood Marshall BWI Airport, top local officials urged…