Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Paul J. Wiedefeld, then Maryland's secretary of transportation, prepares to unveil the new Key Bridge design in February 2025. (Jonathan Newton/For The Washington Post) | | | | | | | What to know Maryland officials decided not to retain Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for the Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction due to cost disagreements. The state's estimates ranged from $4.3 billion to $5.2 billion, but Kiewit's proposal exceeded this. Kiewit will complete Phase 1, and a new contractor will be sought. The federal government will cover the replacement cost. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |