The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued an emergency closure of Indian River Bay to the harvest of shellfish after an ongoing sewage release connected to the town’s sewer system was reported.
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A new law banning several single-use plastic products has officially taken effect in Delaware.
A federal judge on Monday refused to immediately order the White House to restore The Associated Press’ access to presidential events, saying the news organization had not demonstrated it had suffered any irreparable harm. But he urged the Trump administration to reconsider its two-week-old ban, saying that case law “is uniformly unhelpful to the White House.”
On Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson said that he supports restricting “single-sex facilities” in the Capitol, including restrooms, to “individuals of that biological sex” says NBC - which would effectively ban the first transgender congresswoman, Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, from using women’s bathrooms.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has implemented a statewide ban on open-air burning, effective since November 1, to prevent wildfires.
After Delaware State Fire Marshal John W. Rudd imposed a temporary statewide ban on fireworks due to severe drought conditions, animal advocacy group PETA is urging the state to take it further by making the ban permanent.
On Monday the Ocean City Town Council officially banned the commercial use and occupancy of houseboats within town limits.
Georgetown is considering new regulations to allow retail marijuana shops and growing facilities in town with specific restrictions. Members of the community spoke for and against the ordinance during a public hearing on May 28th. Iif approved, it will need further review by the town's planning commission and council.
The town of Ocean City maintains its prohibition on allowing people to consume the drug inside such establishments.
A controversial proposal especially for dog owners who like to take their four legged friend with them to the farmers market. The Historic Lewes Farmer's Market is looking to amend their temporary permit with the authority to ban dogs.