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TOP NEWS | May 07, 2024 [Web version](   [On 2024 list of best states, where do Md. and Va. rank?]( “Virginia is slightly out of the top 10, but it's still a very good performance,” said Gary Emerling of U.S. News & World Report, who added that while Maryland fell behind, “it did rank highly in natural environment.” [READ MORE](   [How close are crews to moving the ship that brought down the Key Bridge in Baltimore]( Salvage crews may be getting close to removing the collapsed portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore that's resting on top of a massive cargo ship. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [The right bank can change outcomes]( Freedom Bank's Government Contracting team offers flexible, accessible services tailored to your unique goals. We have the expertise to help you obtain capital, mobilize expenses for new contract awards and leverage buy-outs and acquisitions. 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