DOVER — As state lawmakers begin their six-month hiatus, several measures remain on the table ahead of the 152nd General Assembly’s second leg, which begins in January.
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By Joseph Edelen
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7/5/23
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Eligible payees (retirees and beneficiaries) of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System will notice an increase in their monthly allowance starting this month as the 2023 cost-of-living …
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7/5/23
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Incoming Millsboro Mayor Jim Kells will begin his tenure with a heartfelt tool left by his predecessor, Faye Lingo.
A new gavel and base to employ during Town Council sessions were gifted to the councilman by Ms. Lingo, who served Millsboro for decades in several capacities.
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By Glenn Rolfe
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7/4/23
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The City Council approved a nearly $60 million budget last week. It dropped a proposed property tax increase of 4% after state legislators approved a law that would boost city revenue.
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By Matt McDonald
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7/3/23
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ANNAPOLIS — Sysco Eastern Maryland was the only commercial food distribution and warehousing operation in this part of the state to submit a proposal to receive, store and deliver U.S. …
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7/3/23
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PRINCESS ANNE — Somerset County Sanitary District customers will see an 8% increase in most every water and sewer rate starting July 1 as the Sanitary Commission adopted higher fees to balance …
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7/3/23
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The state Senate confirmed Department of Technology and Information chief technology officer Greg Lane as the agency’s chief information officer Wednesday.
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By Joseph Edelen
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7/3/23
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New Castle County has been awarded a $23 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure With Sustainability and Equity grant to expand the Jack A. Markell Trail into Newport, County Executive Matt Meyer announced Wednesday.
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By Joseph Edelen
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7/3/23
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DOVER — The first leg of the 152nd General Assembly has come to a close. June 30 ended much earlier than in recent years, with both chambers finalizing their business well before midnight.
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By Joe Edelen and Matt McDonald
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7/1/23
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DOVER — Less than 24 hours after negotiations faltered in the House of Representatives, lawmakers came to a compromise that resulted in the General Assembly’s passage of vital spending …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/30/23
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DOVER — Democrats in the House of Representatives have elected the state’s first ever all female leadership team, led by new Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst.
Former Speaker …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/30/23
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Kent County Levy Court commissioners announced Friday that Kevin Sipple will become the county’s new public safety director.
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By Craig Anderson
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6/30/23
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DOVER — A proposal to provide nonresident owners of public entities a vote in Seaford’s municipal elections failed in the House of Representatives after extensive negotiations Thursday …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/29/23
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DOVER — Senate lawmakers unanimously approved a $1.4 billion bond bill Wednesday to supplement various infrastructural and maintenance projects throughout the First State.
The fiscal year …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/28/23
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with Lower Shore Land Trust, today announced the purchase of the former Bay Club near Berlin, Worcester County, from Carl M. …
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6/28/23
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As many attending the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce June Business Lunch already knew, guest speaker Jake Day is no stranger to the communities they call home.
For the former mayor of …
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By Debra R. Messick,
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6/28/23
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DOVER — Lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved adjustments for the calculation of manufactured housing rent increases Tuesday night.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/27/23
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DOVER — For the third time this legislative session and second time in a week, a proposed Seaford charter change was pulled from the House of Representatives’ agenda Tuesday night.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/27/23
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A bill to slash state greenhouse gas emissions cleared its last hurdle in the General Assembly on Tuesday. The Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023 would have the state would achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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By Matt McDonald
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6/27/23
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The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $5.6 billion state operating budget Tuesday afternoon, an approximate 10% increase over this year’s spending plan.
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By Matt McDonald
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6/27/23
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