New legislation giving dogs more protection in Delaware
DELAWARE - A law signed in Delaware limits the amount of time a dog can be tethered outside. Animal advocates from the Brandywine Valley SPCA say they worked alongside lawmakers to get…
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Property tax increase on the table for Berlin
BERLIN, Md. - Berlin is eyeing a property tax increase that officials say would help maintain the standard of living. The plan was announced last night. Although officials say they understand no one…
Maryland bill aims to increase transparency within police departments
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Lawmakers in the Maryland General Assembly are working around the clock to address an issue that they say is long overdue when it comes to addressing the need for more transparency…
MD House of Delegates pass historic education reform bill
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - On Monday, 47 ABC spoke with lawmakers about the recently passed Blueprint for Maryland's Future act. A 10-year strategic plan to improve the state's education system. The blueprint, passed Friday,…
Selbyville holding town council election on March 7th
SELBYVILLE, Del. - The Town of Selbyville is holding an election on Saturday March 7th to fill two seats on the Town Council. Voters will choose two out of the three candidates running in the election at the Selbyville Town…
Milton election to be held March 7th
MILTON, Del. - Residents living in Milton will hit the polls on Saturday, March 7th to choose between four candidates for the two seats available on Town Council. Richard H. Baty and Emory R. West Jr. are running for re-election…
Bill to protect mobile home park residents clears House
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - After a mobile home park on the Eastern Shore was told last minute that their rent would increase after the owner sold the park, Eastern Shore Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes…
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