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Race Street closed on Election Day
In preparation for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election Day, the City of Salisbury announces the closure of Race Street ...   … more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Delaware Republicans to introduce mechanism to control state budget-growth
DOVER — The hot topic in Legislative Hall last week was once again the proposed state board that would be tasked with reviewing and analyzing the annual budgets of Delaware hospitals. As … more
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Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, is leading legislation that would implement a hospital cost review board for Delaware hospitals. The proposal is an attempt to control rising health care costs in the First State. Here, Speaker Longhurst addresses the bill on the House floor Thursday.
Would a Vermont-inspired hospital cost review board work in Delaware?
DOVER — Lawmakers are attempting to rein in rising health care costs and increase fiscal transparency with the proposed Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. It would give the state … more
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Bayhealth president and CEO Terry Murphy delivers public comment on Tuesday in opposition of the hospital cost review board bill. The executive stated that hospitals’ current governance structure allows them to tailor their services to the specific needs of their communities, opposed to the state board.
Healthy legislation? Delaware's hospital leaders see ill in oversight bill
DOVER — Since the introduction of a proposed hospital cost review board in March, the Delaware Healthcare Association has warned medical workers that their jobs could be at risk. The … more
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Kent County Levy Court highlights big projects for upcoming year
With Kent County Levy Court’s operational budget complete, a Wednesday workshop moved on to $8 million in proposed capital expenditures, for large, one-time items and projects. more
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From left, Dover City Council members Andre Boggerty and Julia Pillsbury and Police Chief Thomas Johnson attend a Wednesday town hall regarding an Oxford House in the Fox Hall neighborhood.
Oxford House representatives fail to appear at meeting in Dover
A series of meetings is addressing Fox Hall residents’ concerns that a home for recovering addicts is coming to the neighborhood. However, those worries — mostly about potential crime — were exacerbated during Wednesday’s town hall because Oxford House representatives did not show. more
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Salisbury officials have announced the parking garage arms will remain up for the month of May.
Salisbury parking garage arms to remain up during month of May
SALISBURY — After another setback in the launch of the city’s project with Flowbird in the Circle Avenue Parking Garage, it has been decided that the mechanical arms will remain up … more
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If approved by County Council, the Wicomico Public Library’s Paul S. Sarbanes Branch would relocate to the former Ward Museum. A $100 million performing arts center would be built on the site.
Salisbury University could expand further downtown with proposed $100 million performing arts center
SALISBURY — Salisbury University officials have announced plans to further expand downtown, with a $100 million performing arts center that could open within five years. If approved by … more
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Health care professionals protest in opposition of a bill to implement a Delaware hospital cost review board outside of Legislative Hall on Tuesday.
Hospital cost review board companion bill released by Delaware House committee
DOVER — Less than a day after being introduced in the House of Representatives, a bill implementing a more flexible price cap for services tied to the proposed Delaware hospital cost review … more
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Kent County Levy Court weighs in on Delaware bill that ensures rights for unhoused against discrimination
DOVER – Delaware State Representative Sophie Phillips appeared virtually before the Kent County Levy Court during Tuesday’s workshop to discuss House Bill 55, which disallows … more
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is seen before its collapse.
Businesses and nonprofits far from Key Bridge collapse can get help from SBA
ATLANTA — A representative for the U.S. Small Business Administration is letting local governments know that if their constituents had any economic damage as a result of the Francis Scott Key … more
Millsboro Town Councilwoman Kimberley Kaan holds up a few pages of budget information presented at a previous workshop, compared to the 321-page booklet given to council members Monday. Councilman Marty Presley looks on.
Millsboro council delays 2025 budget adoption
Upon further review, a previously presented budget proposal for Millsboro's budget was just an outline, not a draft. That’s the stance Town Council took Monday, subsequently tabling action on its proposed fiscal year 2025 budget. more
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Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, D-Newark, speaks during Tuesday's Senate Executive Committee meeting. The lawmaker is leading the Senate's consideration of House Bill 350, which would implement a hospital cost review board in the state with a goal of controlling health care spending.
Delaware lawmakers introduce new bill to address stakeholder concerns about proposed hospital cost review board
DOVER — As the highly-debated bill to implement a Delaware hospital cost review board was considered by the Senate Executive Committee on Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend … more
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County emergency planning to get cybersecurity update
GEORGETOWN — Trevor Cantwell of the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is scheduled to provide an update on the cybersecurity and infrastructure partnerships with state … more
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Milford electric rates to increase in June
MILFORD -- Residents can expect to see a 2.4% increase in their electric rates beginning in June 2024. The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation will be increasing the Power Cost Adjustment … more
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Todd Culotta is sworn in to the Milford mayor's seat Monday and will serve two years in the position.
Newly elected Milford mayor, council members sworn in
Following the certification of April 27’s election results, four Milford City Council members and a new mayor were sworn in Monday. more
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From left, State lawmakers Chris Adams, Sheree Sample-Hughes, Tom Hutchinson, and Johnny Mautz reported on the recently ended Maryland legislative session at the Intergenerational Center at Delmarva Community Services, Tuesday, April 30.
State legislators report to Chamber community
District 37 A and B legislators generally gave improved marks to the recent Annapolis session as Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon meeting Tuesday, April 30, at the Delmarva … more
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Legislative Hall, home to the Delaware General Assembly, at night.
Delaware Senate committee to consider hospital cost review board bill on Tuesday
DOVER — A controversial bill that aims to provide state oversight to hospital spending will be heard in the Senate Executive Committee on Tuesday at 4 p.m. House Substitute 2 for House … more
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House Minority Leader Mike Ramone, R-Newark, announced his candidacy for Delaware governor outside of Legislative Hall on Monday, alongside his wife, Lisa, and fellow lawmakers.
Delaware House Republican leader Mike Ramone announces gubernatorial campaign
DOVER — House Minority Leader Mike Ramone is seeking the Republican nomination in this year’s gubernatorial race, he announced in front of Legislative Hall on Monday. With his eyes … more
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The 2024 Governor’s Agricultural and Urban Conservation Award winners.
Agricultural and Urban Conservation Award winners honored in Delaware
The annual Governor’s Agricultural and Urban Conservation Awards were presented April 30. more
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