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Md. Governor Larry Hogan announces Fiscal Year 2023 budget

Public to be allowed back into State House, hearings to remain virtual

Business community lays out legislative priorities for upcoming Md. General Assembly session

Cracking crabs and talking politics: J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake returns

Residents speak for, against Wicomico County HORIZON Program

47abc July 6, 2021 WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. – Wicomico County Council is weighing whether or not to move forward with their version of the HORIZON Program. The HORIZON Program is would provide tax incentives for developers who are looking to make Wicomico County their new home. Developers with large hotel or residential projects would continue to pay their base property tax rates. But as the projects grow and construction gets under way, their increasing property taxes would be controlled and slowly increased in steps. Proponents say the program could bring a boom in business and benefit the county overall. “Our goal has been to develop downtown and bring our city back to life. That philosophy is beds and heads. With that comes businesses that grow the economy,” said Salisbury City Council member Muir Boda. “The idea is to develop them and turn them into properties that develop tax revenue. In Wicomico County we have the revenue cap. So, as tax revenue increases, the taxes on residents, property taxes, will have to go down.”

Wicomico Co. Teacher of the Year honored with more awards

47abc June 10, 2021 SALISBURY, Md. – Wicomico County’s Teacher of the Year was honored again and presented with more awards for his accomplishment. On Tuesday, WCPS posted on their Facebook page that Teacher of the Year Dustin Thomas was presented with a traditional golden apple at their board meeting. He also got a new Dell laptop, a Salisbury University certificate for a 3-credit course, and a giant framed Teacher of the Year poster, which will be displayed in Prince Street Elementary School. To top it all off, Maryland Delegates Sheree Sample-Hughes, Carl Anderton, and Senator Addie Eckardt presented official proclamations from the General Assembly.

Community members push for more funding for Delmar police

47abc April 26, 2021 DELMAR, Del. – A large concern is circulating in Delmar regarding funding for police. Corporal Keith Heacook was the only officer who was able to respond to a call on Sunday morning which resulted in life-threatening injuries. Although it’s not uncommon for smaller municipalities to only have one officer on duty, the addition of another officer or even quicker back up was needed in the situation, according to officials. Some even say, the outcome of this fight could have been very different if other officers had been there. “This is what happens when you’re allowed to have single officer shifts, and we should never be in this situation,” says former mayor of Delmar, Maryland and current representative, Carl Anderton.

Maryland's final day in session

47abc April 12, 2021 MARYLAND – Lawmakers have reached the final day of their legislative session, with mostly fine-tuning left to do. They had a productive three months, despite being slowed by pandemic precautions. With priority on pandemic relief and police reform already passed, lawmakers are focusing on finishing touches to send legislation to Governor Larry Hogan. That’s before their scheduled adjournment at midnight. One of the measures left unresolved, the implementation of sports betting, which voters approved with 67%  support in November. Lawmakers are also dealing with ways to support small businesses, restaurants, addressing unemployment, housing and climate solutions. One delegate shares with us his concerns as they finish their last day in Annapolis. “It seems they are more interested in Annapolis going after legal gun ownership than illegal gun ownership and I think the focus needs to be on the ladder before we do anything else,” says Maryland Delegate Carl Anderton,” Make sure folks have money coming in, so that way they can still afford to live their life.”

MD Bill to prohibit kids from being charged with first-degree murder

MD leaders and organizations pushing to pass Plastic Bag Reduction Act

47abc February 4, 2021 MARYLAND- For some in the state of Maryland, banning thin plastic bags is a top priority they want to see this legislative session. That’s why a group of Maryland leaders and organizations hosted a virtual rally Thursday urging Maryland’s Legislature to pass the Plastic Bag Reduction Act. “Single use plastic bags they’re everywhere they litter our neighborhoods, our streets, our communities, our waterways, our beaches,” Del. Brooke Lierman, (D) MD District 46, said. Maryland leaders said if House Bill 36 is passed it would get rid of thin plastic bags at the checkout counter, instead giving consumers plastic-free choices, which would help clean up communities.