A bill to boost wages for more than 2,000 contracted workers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and Baltimore Penn Station became law Tuesday. Union and non-union workers who earn hourly wages as low as $8.50 per hour plus tips will see their earnings grow to $17 per hour over the next five years under the Secure Maryland Wage Act. The workers, who are predominantly Black and immigrants, will .
Updated: 3:42 PM EST Jan 12, 2021 Jenny Fulginiti Digital Editor Travelers will notice heightened security at Washington-area airports, including at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, according to the Transportation Security Administration.Following the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, TSA remains on a high alert status at the three Washington, D.C.,-area airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport and BWI-Marshall. Individuals known to pose a threat to aviation who are on the No Fly list will not be issued a boarding pass and are not allowed to fly. Travelers will notice additional law enforcement and canine presence. Travelers can also expect to see enhanced security presence with other transportation modes.