As the owners intentionally understaffed two New Jersey facilities and diverted Medicaid money for their own use, residents in the homes “suffered unnecessarily,” the state comptroller said.

The long-delayed Purple Line light rail in Maryland is undergoing testing, with trains running at night. The $9.5 billion project, connecting New Carrollton and Bethesda, is over 84% complete. Testing includes various technical assessments and public safety measures. The opening is now set for January 2028, delayed from 2022 due to contractor disputes and rising costs.