A decision to deny federal emergency aid to areas of Western Maryland hit hard by flooding in May is being called petty, partisan and punishing by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D), who met Sunday with federal and local officials to discuss next steps.

Maryland lawmakers called it an insult after the state was denied federal disaster assistance for the damages caused by the historic flooding in Western Maryland in May.

The flooding left behind damage to homes, buildings, bridges and roadways in Allegany and Garrett counties. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore wrote a letter to the White House in June asking for federal assista