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Maryland advocacy groups voice priorities for current legislative session, focus on racial equity
MARYLAND - Advocacy groups like the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland wants to make sure every voice is heard, as the Maryland General Assembly is currently in session. The caucus says they…
Latino Business Owners push back against Delaware Pilot program requiring companies to hire union workers to get state contracts
DELAWARE- Hispanic leaders and business owners are pushing back against the Delaware Senate Bill 35 mini-bond bill committee-approved changes to the Bond and Capital Improvements Act. The changes seek to increase the…
Wicomico County leaders at odds over proposed public safety position
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. - Wicomico County leaders are at odds when it comes to how public safety should be overseen and handled. County Executive Julie Giordano is aiming to put a focus on…
Activists speak out against Dover loitering ordinance for constitutional concerns
DELAWARE - A loitering ordinance is on the table in Dover and Thursday, community leaders and members are set to discuss it. Opponents say it would interfere with residents' constitutional rights. The ACLU of…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announces budget plans, big focus on public education funding
MARYLAND - "A commitment by the Governor right out of the gate is great for our students, families and educators in public education," Maryland State Education Association President Cheryl Bost said.…
Proposed bill aims to fix Delaware Constitution's voting age discrepancy
DELAWARE - Law is quirky. Take one Rehoboth Beach code for example: it's actually a punishable offense to whisper within 300 feet of a church service. It's also illegal to pass off…
Funding set to benefit projects in Crisfield
CRISFIELD - Plenty of money coming to the City of Crisfield. The City's Mayor Darlene Taylor says this will be a big help to the community. The funding is set to help a plethora…
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore announces budget plans, big focus on public education funding
MARYLAND - "A commitment by the Governor right out of the gate is great for our students, families and educators in public education," Maryland State Education Association President Cheryl Bost said.…
Local advocates host protest honoring 50th anniversary of Roe Vs. Wade
SALISBURY, Md.- Rainy weather didn't stop advocates from celebrating what would've been the 50th anniversary of Roe Vs. Wade in Salisbury Sunday. The Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County and Indivisible…
US Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester 'Sees path for bipartisanship' in Republican lead House, warns of US Debt Ceiling default dangers
DELAWARE- US House Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester says she believes her Bipartisan agenda still has a path to passing in the now Republican-controlled House. She tells us she worked with Democrats and Republicans on her Clean Slate legislation, efforts to…
Sen. Tom Carper, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester celebrate passage of WRDA in Bowers Beach
BOWERS BEACH, Del.- Federal State and local leaders in Delaware Wednesday gathered in Bowers Beach to celebrate the passage of the federal Water Resources Development Act. The measure was pushed by Delaware Senators Chris…
Multiple failed House Speaker votes threaten future for Kevin McCarthy
SALISBURY, Md- After two days and six separate votes, 20 holdout Republican house members are blocking the nomination of Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The 20 freedom caucus Republicans, including Maryland Representative…
SCOTUS rules to keep Title 42 in place, as two different legal challenges on the Covid-Era immigration ban are set to be heard by court next year
WASHINGTON- The Supreme Court ruled to keep Title 42 in place, in a 5-4 decision that sets up two…
401k Changes on the way as part of Omnibus spending bill
DELMARVA- Crucial changes are coming to the way retirements are earned, saved, and capitalized on as part of the Omnibus spending bill. The changes are aimed at helping Americans save more, and earn more from 401ks, as well as expanding…