Local government

Officials promised to pursue the study after residents of historically Black communities raised concerns about being left unprotected.

Developers want to change housing options, which they say gives them greater financial flexibility.

The city recently got a state grant to study climate risk across the school system.

State and local funds will increase the schools' budget by more than $10 million, but it will need almost $12.6 million for the programs and some new hires.

A proposal in the General Assembly could remove local governments’ say on public employee unions’ bargaining rights.

The structures are among nearly three dozen that have fallen in recent years because of significant beach erosion.

Del. Rob Bloxom is pursuing state legislation to ban similar proposals in areas that rely on groundwater.

The regional planning commission expects to monitor water levels at 45 sites in more than a dozen cities and counties.

The grant will largely help cover non-structural project elements, such as elevating homes.