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Update: Two Gun Bills Move To Del. House Floor For Votes
A Delaware State House panel has released two of a series of gun-related bills that were pushed shortly after recent mass shootings at a school in Texas and at a Buffalo supermarket.One measure (House Bill 451) would increase the age to legally purchase most firearms from 18 to 21.The other (House Bill 450) would ban…
Read MoreUpdate: Easton Man Dies Of Injuries Suffered In June 3rd Fire
A man has died of injuries suffered during a fire at his apartment last Friday morning. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the victim has been identified as 62-year-old Edward Bowerman. He died at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center, apparently shortly after his arrival. Members of the Easton Volunteer Fire Department and…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Dies In Early Morning Crash
A Salisbury man died early Wednesday morning at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Route 589 at Adkins Road in Worcester County, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers at the Berlin Barrack responded to the scene at about 3:20 a.m. A preliminary investigation indicates that the driver was going westbound and left the roadway,…
Read MoreMd. Allocates More Funds For Police Body-Worn Cameras, De-escalation Training
New funding in Maryland will help law enforcement agencies pay for more body cameras, advance training in de-escalation, and meet other critical expenses with the goal of building community relationships.Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday that $7.5-million in new funding is now available under the Police Accountability, Community and Transparency Grant program as part of his…
Read MoreDoes Del. Bill Intend To Usurp Parental Oversight?
Delaware House Republicans are stepping up their opposition to a measure they say would usurp parental oversight over sensitive matters regarding their children, such as abortion or gender identity.House Bill 400, sponsored by Democratic Representative Krista Griffith, D-Wilmington area would allow dependents to receive health care services without the knowledge of the policy-holder. Griffith has…
Read MoreSame-Day Voter Registration Bill Approved By Del. House
Legislation that would allow same day registration in Delaware has cleared the State House of Representatives.House Bill 25(s) would do away with the current deadline to register to vote, which is almost a month before elections (the fourth Saturday before Election Day).The voter would be required to show a valid and current government-issued photo or…
Read MoreGov. Carney’s Veto Of Recreational Marijuana Bill Stands
A move to override Governor John Carney’s veto of legislation that would have removed any penalties for adults in Delaware who possess one ounce or less of marijuana falls short in the House of Representatives.The vote was 20 in favor an override, 20 against, and one ‘not voting.’ A three-fifths majority, or 25, would have…
Read MoreUpdated: Search for Missing Kayaker off Cape Henlopen
Update (9 a.m., June 8): The missing man was located by a DNREC marine vessel just before 9 a.m. on the rocks of the inner wall. He was checked by EMS and was reported in good condition. Original post (3 a.m., June 8): Multiple agencies are searching for a missing man who reportedly went kayaking…
Read MorePublic Comment to be Taken Wednesday on HB 450 & HB 451 – both Gun Laws
The House Administration Committee meeting is scheduled to start promptly at 11am in the House Chamber. This meeting will conclude at 1:30pm in order to prepare for the regular legislative session commencing at 2pm. The committee will spend equal time on each bill listed in the agenda – HB 450 (ban certain assault weapons in…
Read MoreDE Senate Approves Outlawing of Large-capacity Gun Magazines
RELEASE FROM THE DELAWARE STATE SENATE: The Delaware Senate on Tuesday passed common-sense gun safety legislation to limit the firepower capabilities of deadly weapons in the First State. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 6 is the first measure in the gun safety package announced by Governor John Carney last week to win passage in…
Read MoreMD State Highway Administration Conducting Survey & Virtual Public Meeting on MD 90 Improvement Project
U.S. Interior Dept. Details Environmental Review Of US Wind Offshore Energy Proposal
The U.S. Department of the Interior said this week that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will conduct an environmental review of U.S. Wind’s Maryland offshore wind power proposal.The area is about ten nautical miles off the coast of Ocean City and nine nautical miles off Sussex County.The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management during the…
Read MoreCommentary: Increasing School Safety Should be the Goal of Lawmakers, Budget-writers
The following is an opinion submitted by Delaware State House Minority Leader Danny Short, R-Seaford Following the tragic events at Robb Elementary in Texas, there has been a renewed emphasis on keeping our kids safe. Many lawmakers, on both the federal and state levels, have defaulted to their established agendas, proposing laws to restrict firearm ownership. …
Read MoreDel. Legislation Touted As Strengthening Abortion Rights Protections
New legislation in the Delaware General Assembly would make ‘safe and accessible reproductive healthcare services’ more widely available, according to its sponsors.The measure includes protections for providers and out-of-state residents who seek or receive reproductive health care services such as an abortion in The First State. Matters such as medical privacy, limitations on extradition to…
Read MoreNo Election this Summer in Rehoboth!
By the 4:30 p.m. deadline today, only incumbent Comm. Edward Chrzanowski and Francis “Bunky” Markert had filed to run for the two soon-to-be-open commissioner seats. Comm. Susan Gay, who was elected at the same time as Comm. Chrzanowski, has decided not to seek another term. Markert is well known and has been active in city…
Read MoreSussex County Council Time Change Tuesday
The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday – however the meeting time has been changed to 1pm. While the agenda is light – the afternoon session includes 4 change of zone applications and one conditional use application. Tuesday’s Sussex County Council meeting will begin at 1pm in the Council Chambers on the Circle in…
Read MoreUpdate: GOP Releases Delaware Rescue Plan At Weekend In Rehoboth Beach
Update: Salvage Operations Completed On Fire-Scorched Scrap Metal Barge
Salvage operations have been completed on a barge that caught fire two weeks ago while it was making its way up the Delaware River.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the barge has been removed from the shallow waters of the Delaware Bay of the coast of New Jersey. The Coast Guard provided an escort as…
Read MoreRally for Life – Tuesday in Dover
Senate Bill 235, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, will go for a hearing in the Senate Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee Tuesday, June 7 at 10am. This measure prevents abortion after 20 weeks, except to save the life of the mother. Senate Bill 3 (signed by the governor on August 9, 2017) allows a…
Read MoreDelmar Home Destroyed by Fire
Delmar firefighters were called for a structure fire on Brittingham Road just before 2:30 Saturday morning. Firefighters found a single story home fully involved in fire. Multiple fire companies from Delaware and Maryland provided assistance or backup. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly 2 and a half hours – the state Fire Marshal is…
Read MoreDE Republican Convention Held Saturday & President Biden Moved to Rehoboth Beach Fire House after Plane Entered Restricted Airspace
The Delaware Republican Party held its nominating convention today at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The party nominates candidates for federal and statewide races. This year there were no contested races. The candidate for US Congress is Lee Murphy, Attorney General is Julianne Murray, Treasurer is Greg Coverdale and Janice Lorrah for State Auditor. Ironically,…
Read MoreEaston Fire Seriously Injures Apartment Occupant
A 62-year-old man was seriously injured in a fire early Friday morning at an apartment in the 300-block of North Aurora Street in Easton. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, Easton Volunteer Fire Department members and members of surrounding companies responded to the fire at about 3:00 a.m. They had to force their…
Read MoreBiden Addresses Nation from Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
Tick Talk: Tips To Avoid Bringing Home An “Unwanted Guest”
Tick season is well underway across Delmarva. Ticks can show up and bite just about anywhere outdoors: wooded areas, your yard, even at the beach. According to Dr. Ashley Kennedy of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the state’s tick biologist, tick population may be slightly down compared to 2021 bUt overall it has been…
Read MoreWorcester County Looking for Public Comment on Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan
Worcester County Environmental Programs (WCEP), in collaboration with Worcester County Recreation and Parks, has completed a draft of the 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) and is seeking public input on this updated plan. Worcester County Government strives to provide citizens with quality parks and facilities, as well as a variety of recreation…
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