Worcester County Commissioners Approve Partial Funding for Teacher Raises, Prioritizing Taxpayer Concerns

 Worcester County, Maryland – A divided vote by the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday has left the public school system over $1.1 million short of its funding request, putting a proposed teacher raise plan in jeopardy. The Board of Education had asked…

Wicomico County Moves to Raise Commercial Landfill Fees Amid Rising Waste Volumes

SALISBURY — Wicomico County officials moved forward with plans to raise landfill fees for commercial waste haulers during Tuesday evening’s council meeting, as the facility struggles with unprecedented waste volumes and costly construction projects. The county’s Brick Kiln Road landfill processed roughly…

DELAWARE LAWMAKERS PROPOSE $6.1 BILLION BUDGET FOCUSING ON PAY RAISES AND PRIORITY SERVICES WITHOUT TAX INCREASES

 Delaware – Delaware’s Joint Finance Committee finalized a $6.1 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that balances critical investments with fiscal discipline. The plan includes targeted pay raises for teachers, nurses, and state employees, while maintaining strong reserve funds and avoiding…

Wicomico County Partnership Distributes 500+ Laptops to Boost Job Training and Education Access

 Salisbury, Md. — Since early Tuesday morning, residents lined up in Downtown Salisbury at the Wicomico Partnership For Families to receive free laptops aimed at boosting job prospects and educational opportunities. Throughout the day, more than 500 Chromebooks were distributed to individuals…

Federal Agents Arrest Fugitive in Georgetown; Local Police Not Involved

Georgetown, Del. — Federal immigration agents arrested a fugitive inside Georgetown’s city limits on Tuesday, according to local police. The suspect, who was wanted on a criminal arrest warrant, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without incident. The…