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Pocomoke Municipal Elections Tuesday

  POCOMOKE, MD. - Growth.  That's the word both candidates used when talking about the future of Pocomoke City.  What that growth looks like may differ,  depending on the candidate. "The…

The push to ban hate symbols in schools

  MARYLAND - Lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would ban hate symbols in public schools. Some districts already have policies, but this would ensure that across the state, every district has…

Governor Hogan pushes for H-2B visas

MARYLAND- Governor Larry Hogan is urging federal officials to make more H-2B visas available to help the seafood industry and seasonal employers. After many restaurants in the seafood industry, and other businesses complained about not having enough workers their cries…

Governor wants revisions for HB 1372

MARYLAND - Governor Larry Hogan announced, House Bill 1372, Blueprint for Maryland's Future revisions will take effect without his signature. He states the revisions fail to address this most important issue, which he states is higher taxes. Governor Hogan believes…

Justice in the court for marginalized groups

  MARYLAND - Lawmakers are close to passing more protections for marginalized communities. Senate Bill 46 would get rid of something called the panic defense. For example, if some finds out their partner…

Maryland cosmetics to become cruelty-free

MARYLAND - House Bill 611 recently passed the house and the senate, and will prohibit people from using ingredients in cosmetics that’s been tested on animals. The bill establishes that any one manufacturing…

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