Speak Up: Delaware House, Senate to livestream committee meetings

With technology upgrades at Legislative Hall, the Delaware General Assembly will be able to livestream committee meetings on its website when the legislative session resumes Jan. 11.

While a decision about an in-person return to Legislative Hall — and the use of hybrid virtual/in-person committee hearings — will depend on the public health guidance as of early January, those interested will be able to watch committee hearings live and later play back recordings of the proceedings on the General Assembly website, legis.delaware.gov.

• I know someone is going to tell me that I’m wrong, but I don’t really like this. There is evidence that the current congressional grandstanding comes as a result of allowing cameras in Congress. This will only make it more local. — Benjamin Black

• How about letting the public in and 100% capacity? — Jennifer Rambo

TidalHealth Nanticoke dealing with shortages

Like numerous businesses navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic, TidalHealth Nanticoke continues to grapple with challenges. Most notably among them is staff shortages — and nurses top that list.

• And they require volunteers to be vaccinated. — Howard Gaines III

• Well, it’s a hospital, so … — Frank Williamson