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In February, the unemployment rate in Delaware showed a decrease from January, aligning with the revised unemployment rate for 2023. Last month, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4%, down from 4.1% in January, slightly higher than the national rate of 3.9%. Tom Dougherty, the head of Delaware’s Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information, noted that February’s rate corresponds with the revised unemployment rate from the previous year. Dougherty mentioned, “Throughout the year, we had initially estimated an average annual unemployment rate of 4.3%, but after revisions, the rate was adjusted downward to 4.0% in 2023.” Employment figures…
A possible solution to reduce migrant numbers entering the U.S. by a million annually under Biden’s administration without requiring Congressional approval has been identified. This approach could be implemented without the need for further legislative action except for support from Republican members. Here’s a breakdown of the situation. Since the beginning of his term, more than a million individuals have been permitted to enter the United States through Biden’s programs utilizing humanitarian parole authority. Utilizing parole authority under a law from 1952 on an unprecedented scale, Biden has welcomed hundreds of thousands of individuals escaping conflicts in countries like Afghanistan…
WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND – FEBRUARY 22, 2024 Lou Taylor, Superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools, has openly admitted to the existence of safety issues within the schools. He expressed that due to the amount of questioning, his administration have not been able to prioritize addressing these safety concerns despite being repeatedly urged to do so. In a recent video clip, he conveyed his frustration over the challenges they face and pointed fingers at others for the inability to ensure the safety of children. The question arises whether collaborating with law enforcement could provide a viable solution. “My leadership team has…
WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND – March 22, 2024 In Salisbury, the Wicomico County leaders have approved legislation that allows volunteer fire auxiliary members to receive a property tax credit. However, the deadline to apply for this tax credit is quickly approaching. The County Council initially adopted a tax credit provision for volunteer fire associations in December, but there were uncertainties regarding whether auxiliary members were also covered by the proposal. This led to a unanimous vote on March 19 by the council to include auxiliary members in the tax credit. Attorney Bob Benson explained, “Some volunteer fire companies considered auxiliary members…
During this season, it’s important to be informed about this. Share this image with your family, including your spouse, kids, grandkids, and friends. Being able to identify this spider could potentially save their lives. Stay cautious while cleaning, especially in the ways described below. With summer here, many are engaged in cleanup activities. Exercise caution when reaching into hidden areas as these spiders prefer dark places like woodpiles and cool attic spaces. The Brown Recluse Spider is one of the most dangerous spiders found in the USA, with its bite being potentially fatal. Familiarize yourself with its appearance to stay…
RICHMOND — Virginia’s Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) has vetoed nearly two dozen criminal justice-related bills, stating that they would compromise public safety. The bills he rejected included one that would prevent declaring children under 11 as juvenile delinquents and another that called for establishing guidelines on when it is acceptable to deceive a suspect during police interrogations. In a news release on Wednesday night, Youngkin said, “We have a duty to protect the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia from harm. I vetoed 22 bills that protect illegal immigrants or hinder law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges from holding criminals…
The National Mall hosts the biggest celebration for viewing the solar eclipse, featuring the National Air and Space Museum and scientific organizations like NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Attend a free, family-friendly afternoon festival offering the opportunity to safely observe the eclipse through solar telescopes and sun spotters, watch live NASA video feeds from the totality path, and view the sun using a satellite’s ultraviolet cameras. Explore how ancient civilizations perceived eclipses, engage in pinhole art activities, and discover color patterns in sunlight by experimenting with prisms and spectrographs. Limited solar eclipse viewing glasses will be provided…
A bill has been approved by the Maryland General Assembly to restrict how much authority local governments have in determining the locations of new cannabis dispensaries. This bill aims to prevent counties from imposing overly restrictive zoning regulations that surpass the laws established last year for the recreational cannabis industry in Maryland. Currently, only holders of medical cannabis licenses have been authorized to cultivate, process, or sell recreational cannabis. The first batch of 174 new licenses was recently granted and the recipients must open their dispensaries within the next 18 months. Some officials in counties like Carroll and Prince George’s…
