MORE DELAYS: It has been more than two years since the Key Bridge collapsed, and @GovWesMoore has once again delayed the rebuilding of this critical bridge by canceling the contract with the sole contractor on the project, Kiewit. The project will now have to go back out to bid, creating yet another setback for Maryland families, commuters, and small businesses who depend on this vital corridor. Reading between the lines, it’s clear costs have spiraled out of control. Kiewit’s bid was shaped by Governor Wes Moore’s aggressive DBE/DEI participation goals, reportedly as high as 31.5%, along with Project Labor Agreement requirements. Those mandates appear to have driven the projected cost to well over $5 billion, compared to the original estimate of $1.8 billion. Maryland is counting on the federal government to pay for most of the bridge rebuild. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has indicated that the project is plagued by ballooning costs, delays, and the need for aggressive federal oversight. The federal government will not write a blank check for Governor Wes Moore’s costly DEI mandates and union giveaways that will cost taxpayers billions in additional expenses. The Key Bridge is too important to be mired in delays, mismanagement, and rising costs. Marylanders deserve transparency about what went wrong, what this delay will cost, and how the state plans to get this project back on track. At this point, it is clear that additional federal oversight or partnership may be necessary to ensure this project is delivered efficiently, affordably, and without further delay. @MDFreedomCaucus @SecDuffy @RepAndyHarrisMD