FEMA Amends COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Policy

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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all Americans, especially those who suffered loss due to the virus. FEMA Region 3 remains committed to easing the financial burden on the thousands of families in the mid-Atlantic region who incurred funeral expenses due to the virus. FEMA has amended the agency’s COVID-19 funeral assistance policy…

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Federal & Delaware Income Taxes Due Mon, May 17

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The deadline for Delaware taxpayers to file and pay their 2020 personal income tax returns to both federal and state governments has been extended from April 15 to May 17. This extension does not apply to estimated tax payments made quarterly by individuals – those payments will still be due by April 30, 2021. Additionally,…

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Registration Now Open for Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program

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Following up on the recent announcement of USDA’s approval of Delaware’s Domestic Hemp Production Program, the Delaware Department of Agriculture released their registration materials online Friday, February 7. Under the Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program, the Delaware Department of Agriculture is responsible for regulating the production of hemp. The Department does not have oversight of…

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Applications for Vendors & Performers Being Accepted for National Folk Festival in Salisbury

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Applications are now being accepted for food vendors, marketplace vendors and performers for the National Folk Festival in Salisbury.  Festival officials are looking for the top food and handcrafted beverage vendors in the region to provide high quality, diverse, efficient, friendly service to thousands of festival-goers.  The Festival Marketplace will exclusively feature the juried, handmade creations…

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IRSD – Capital Improvement Referendum Scheduled for February

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The Indian River School District will host a major capital improvement referendum on Thursday, February 13, 2020. The referendum will seek funding for the construction of a new Sussex Central High School. With voter approval, the referendum will result in a maximum possible tax increase of $63.24 for the average district property owner. This increase…

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DE Democratic Delegate Selection Plan Up for 30-Day Review

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A draft of the delegate selection plan for the Delaware Democratic Party has been published for 30-day public review.  This is the plan for the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee next July where the Democratic nomination for president will be decided.  Additional information is also available on the site.  Public comment will be accepted…

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Poll: Marylanders Approve of Governor Hogan, Don’t Want Him to Run for President

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A new Goucher College poll finds a majority of Marylanders approve of the job of Republican Governor Larry Hogan, an impressive feat in a heavily Democratic state. The poll, conducted between February 7 and February 12 surveyed over 800 Marylanders from across the state, including the Eastern Shore. Governor Hogan’s approval rating sits at 69…

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