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DE Senate Approves Minimum Wage Bill
The Delaware State Senate has approved an increase in the minimum wage to $15 by the start of 2025. Senate Bill 15 was amended to show that the minimum wage will remain at $9.25 per hour until January 1, 2022 and then moved to the full Senate for a vote. The minimum wage measure was…
Read MoreDE Marijuana Control Act Would Legalize & Regulate Recreational Pot
Delaware lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to make Delaware the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana for adult users, a measure that would diminish the illegal market while establishing a new industry with good-paying jobs in the First State. House Bill 150, the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, would create a legal framework to regulate the cultivation,…
Read MoreUD Class of 2021 to Graduate In-Person in May; Return to More Traditional Campus in the Fall
In a virtual Town Hall event this afternoon, University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis discussed the progress that has been made in addressing the challenges posed by COVID-19 and announced plans to return to a more traditional campus experience in the fall. Fall Return“The exciting news is that we should be able to return to face-to-face classes in…
Read MoreGov Hogan Announces Vaccine Eligibility Timeline for All Marylanders & Other Initiatives
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, the State of Maryland will enter Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan early next week. The governor also announced a series of unique initiatives to ensure vaccine equity and expand the…
Read MoreDEC Approves Rate Changes
Delaware Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors approved rate changes on March 17th for DEC members. On April 1, rates for those served by Delaware Electric Cooperative will fall by three percent, a reduction that will save DEC’s membership $6 million per year. The rate decrease will save the average family using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity about…
Read MoreGov Hogan to Make Announcement Regarding MD’s Vaccine Plan at 2pm
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has officially surpassed the milestone of 2 million coronavirus vaccines administered. The state averages over 43,000 shots per day. Governor Hogan plans to make a major announcement regarding Maryland’s vaccine plan at 2this afternoon. You can hear the Governor’s announcement live on his Facebook page…
Read MoreIndian River Firefighters Called for Oak Orchard Fire
Firefighters from Indian River were called for a structure fire in the area of Oak Orchard and Chief Roads in Oak orchard. Crews arriving at the scene just after 8pm found smoke showing. Firefighters from Lewes and Millsboro were also called to assist and the State Fire Marshal is investigating. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
Read MoreMD Gov Hogan Submits $1.08-B Supplemental Budget for FY 22
Governor Larry Hogan today submitted a $1.08 billion supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2022 that expands critical rental assistance programs, restores key funding for transportation infrastructure projects, and increases funding for minority-serving colleges and universities. Rental Assistance. Based on the recommendations of a bipartisan advisory group, the supplemental budget allocates federal emergency rental assistance of $258 million, including: …
Read MoreDE Seniors 65+ Still Needing Covid-19 Shot – Sign Up for Mass Vax Event this Weekend in Dover
Any individuals 65 and older who live, work or receive their health care in Delaware are invited to sign up to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Dover International Speedway. Seniors who meet this criteria can sign up by going to https://vaccinerequest.delaware.gov/s/schedule. Multiple invitations to individuals remaining on the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Services Set for Floyd Toomey
UPDATED – 03/17/21 – Funeral services have been set for former Dagsboro and Ellendale police chief, Floyd Toomey, who died Sunday – he was 64. Services will be held in the chapel of Short Funeral Services on East Market Street in Georgetown Friday, March 19th at 1pm. Visitation will begin at 11am. Internment and Military…
Read MoreSussex County Council Defers Vote on Bioenergy Conditional Use Application
A public hearing was held before the Sussex County Council for a conditional use application for Bioenergy Development Group to permit the processing and handling of poultry litter to include nutrient recovery for natural gas and electrical generation near Seaford. Multiple people spoke on both sides of the issue – with many environmental groups in…
Read MoreDE State Senate Aproves “Gun Shop Project”
The Delaware State Senate has approved a statewide “Gun Shop Project.” House Bill 55 reaches out to gun shops regarding the role that they can play in suicide prevention. The primary purpose of the bill is to develop, create and provide suicide prevention education materials and training – to be made available for dealers and…
Read MoreWicomico County Health Department Opens Vaccinations to All in Phase 1-C
The Wicomico County Health Department continues to offer coronavirus vaccinations to individuals in Phase 1-C as well as Phase 1-A and B. Phase 1-C is anyone 65 and older, others in public safety, healthcare, food and agriculture production, US Postal Service workers, grocery store employees and more. To request a vaccine appointment – email wicomico.covidvax@maryland.gov.…
Read MoreState Bureau of Identification Dover Location Moving
The State Bureau of Identification Dover location will be closed for business on Friday, March 19, 2021. They will no longer be located in the Blue Hen Corporate Center located at 655 S. Bay Road Suite 1B, Dover, DE. The State Bureau of Identification will reopen at their new location at 600 S. Bay Road…
Read MoreEarly Morning Mariner’s Cove Fire – Accidental
A fire just after 5:30 Tuesday morning on Cove Drive in Mariner’s Cove has been determined to be accidental in nature and was caused when an unknown malfunction of the fixed heating system ignited nearby combustibles. Indian River firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the single story home when they arrived on the scene.…
Read MoreEarly Morning House Fire in Milton – Accidental
The State Fire Marshal says that a fire on Neptune Road near Milton early Tuesday morning was accidental and occurred when an electrical malfunction of the structure’s fixed branch circuit wiring ignited nearby combustibles. Milton firefighters were called just after 2:45 and found smoke and flames coming from the 2-story home. The residents escaped without…
Read MoreDDA Warns of Potential Salmonella Risk to Owners of Red-eared Slider Turtles
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is warning anyone who purchased turtles, specifically the red-eared slider turtle, between August 2020 and January 2021 to take extra precautions to prevent illness. The CDC and officials from several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to small turtles. As of February 20, 2021, a…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division on Public Health (DPH) on Tuesday announced an expansion of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program. On Wednesday, pharmacies in Delaware may begin vaccinating ​Delawareans aged 50+. Also on Wednesday, health care providers, including hospitals, may vaccinate patients 16+ with high ​and moderate-risk medical condition​s. Providers who are NOT vaccinating may refer patients to hospital systems. Delawareans…
Read MoreRoad Repair Work to Close Route 90 at Night March 22 – 26
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will conduct multiple cleaning and repair operations on MD 90 (Ocean City Expressway) March 22-25 to prepare for the upcoming summer tourist season. Work includes roadway and inlet cleaning, guardrail and overhead lighting repairs, and concrete deck repairs on the bridges over the St. Martins River and Assawoman Bay. The annual overnight work requires closing all…
Read MoreMD Gov Hogan Issues Emergency Order Prohibiting Garnishment of Economic Impact Payments Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today issued an emergency order prohibiting garnishment of Economic Impact Payments provided under H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Read the governor’s order. “For more than a year now, COVID-19 has caused incredible hardships for the people of our nation and our state,” said Governor Hogan. “This funding is intended…
Read MoreMD Taxes Due July 15, Federal Taxes Due April 15 – Over 1-million Tax Returns Processed in Maryland
Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced that his office has processed more than one million tax returns since the tax filing season began February 12. Despite the later start to the tax season and the additional complexity of simultaneously implementing the RELIEF Act, the agency has processed more returns this year than at the same point…
Read MoreMD to Set Aside Weekly Blocks of Community-Based Priority Vaccine Appointments
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, beginning this week, the state will set aside weekly blocks of community-based priority appointments for the state’s mass vaccination sites. “As we continue to ramp up the capacity of our mass vaccination sites, we are also focusing on ensuring equitable access for Marylanders,” said Governor Hogan. “Using both our…
Read More2021 DE Bar Exam to be Administered Remotely Online
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Delaware Bar Examination will beadministered remotely online, according to the Delaware Board of Bar Examiners. The Delaware bar examination, which will take place over three days on July 26-28, 2021, willuse the remote (online) format offered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).The exam will retain…
Read MoreSussex Tech to Expand Hybrid Learning Beginning March 29
Beginning later this month, Sussex Technical High School will expand its hybrid learning plan to allow students on campus four days a week and introduce an after-school learning option for students in need of assistance. “Sussex Tech has taken a cautious but student-first approach we believe has paid off,” said Superintendent Kevin Carson, Ed.D. “Our…
Read MoreStand Up Delaware to Rally Monday at Legislative Hall to Reopen Schools
Stand Up Delaware is holding a rally Monday evening at Legislative Hall in Dover. This marks a year since Delaware schools were closed – and are still not fully reopened. The Reopen Schools Rally begins at 5:30pm – and will feature students – but your support is needed as well to stand with the students…
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