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House Minority Leader Lyndon Yearick, left, and Rep. Paul Baumbach discuss House Bill 281 on Wednesday. The legislation would remove Medicare Advantage as an option for retiree health care, though Rep. Yearick has introduced an amendment to allow future employees to have that choice.
Delaware House leadership OKs bills to prevent adoption of Medicare Advantage, alter makeup of SEBC
Leadership in the House of Representatives extended unanimous support Wednesday for two bills that aim to rebuild trust with Delaware retirees following the near-implementation of a Medicare Advantage plan in 2022. more
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Dover Councilman David Anderson talks about the application process for making a bid for an Innovative Readiness Training program at a special meeting on Monday night at City Hall as 2024 House of Representatives candidate Donyale Hall (left) listens.
Dover officials hope to bring another Innovative Readiness Training Mission to the city
DOVER — There is a lot of heavy lifting and behind-the-scenes work involved in trying to organize an application to bring an Innovative Readiness Training mission into town. However, City … more
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Gov. John Carney, flanked by Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, addresses a packed House chamber that featured legislators, statewide elected officials and Cabinet members Tuesday.
Photo gallery: Delaware Gov. John Carney delivers final State of the State address
Gov. John Carney joined members of the General Assembly, his Cabinet and statewide elected officials in the chamber of the House of Representatives for the final State of the State address of his tenure Tuesday. more
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House Minority Leader Mike Ramone, left, and Senate Minority Whip Brian Pettyjohn have a discussion prior to Gov. John Carney's State of the State address Tuesday.
Delaware Republican leaders react to Carney address
Republican leaders of the General Assembly took issue with the state of education in Delaware and expressed concerns over increased spending following Gov. John Carney’s final State of the State address on Tuesday. more
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Members of the General Assembly give outgoing Gov. John Carney a standing ovation following his annual State of the State address inside the House of Representatives' chamber Tuesday.
Delaware governor delivers his final State of the State address
Gov. John Carney reflected on the accomplishments of his administration, while emphasizing his final priorities as Delaware’s chief executive during the last State of the State address of his tenure Tuesday. more
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State Treasurer Colleen Davis, left, announced her endorsement of state Sen. Sarah McBride in her campaign for Delaware's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives at Legislative Hall on Monday.
Delaware treasurer endorses McBride in Congress race
State Treasurer Colleen Davis has officially endorsed Sen. Sarah McBride in her pursuit for Delaware’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, she announced Monday in Dover. more
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The timeline for implementation of licensing in Delaware's Marijuana Control Act.
Delaware marijuana commissioner: Program targets black market
As the state’s marijuana commissioner, Robert Coupe’s task is to educate municipalities, rather than influence them, about provisions in Delaware’s Marijuana Control Act. more
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The Springboard Village in Georgetown serves the homeless community in that area and they want to expand to other areas in Delaware to serve the homeless communities across the state.
Milford city council addresses Springboard Village
MILFORD—Residents in Milford have expressed their concerns about the Springboard Village being developed within the city since it was discussed for the first time at the city council meeting … more
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City council debates will take place in April leading up to the Milford elections on April 27.
Ballot set for Milford city elections
MILFORD—The Milford Municipal Election is set to take place on April 27. The mayor position, as well as a council member for each of the four wards is up for election. The seats are each for a … more
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Seaford City Council has approved revisions to the master plan for the Oyster House Park project.
Revisions approved in Seaford’s Oyster House Park plan
The plan has changed for Oyster House Park, a multiphase project that city officials and the Chesapeake Conservancy hope becomes a jewel along the Nanticoke River. more
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Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announces the state's plan to appeal a Delaware Superior Court decision that deemed the state's early and permanent absentee voting laws as unconstitutional at a press conference in Wilmington on Tuesday.
State to appeal Delaware Superior Court’s early voting, absentee ballot decision
WILMINGTON — The state will appeal Friday’s Delaware Superior Court ruling that struck down permanent absentee and early voting laws for general elections, Attorney General Kathy Jennings … more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Retiree health care proposals presented to Delaware legislators
Recommendations for the future of retiree health care in Delaware have garnered bipartisan support from members of the General Assembly since an extensive state report was released late last year. more
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Frank "Fresh" Coverdale, left, State Treasurer Colleen Davis, and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., celebrate after the Food Bank of Delaware ribbon-cutting Monday.
Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis drops out of U.S. Congress race
DOVER — State Treasurer Colleen Davis has ended her campaign for Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, she announced on Wednesday. Ms. Davis had recently … more
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The lodging tax was originally set at 1.5% as an incentive to get visitors to come to Dover, but now officials are saying that it has not been successful.
Potential Dover lodging tax increase reaches City Council
DOVER – The lodging tax increase that was proposed at a Dover Committee of the Whole meeting in February reached City Council for its first reading Monday.   Currently, the City of … more
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Cole Carter speaks of the virtues of Sussex County's adult education programs Wednesday, while members of the Adult Basic Education Task Force look on.
Task force releases final report on adult ed in Delaware
The Adult Basic Education Task Force, formed in 2023 by two state lawmakers, released its final report Wednesday, sharing how to replicate positive results seen at facilities like Sussex Technical High School. more
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Felton town council election set for March 4
FELTON—The annual Felton Town Council election will take place on March 4. The vote is for two council seats for the town. Four candidates are going to be on the ballot this year. The … more
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Frederica election set for March 2
FREDERICA—The municipal elections will take place on March 2 with the mayor and one council seat up for election. Current mayor, William “Chick” Glanden is running for … more
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Experts: US components still found in Russian weapons
American-made semiconductors and other parts have been found in Russian weapons used against Ukraine, even with strict Biden administration sanctions, experts told a Senate panel Tuesday. more
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Seaford city council will partner with NVR Inc. for closing costs in a workforce housing pilot program earmarked fir first responders, healthcare and education professionals, fire fighters and active military.
Seaford introducing closing cost incentive
With City Council’s blessing and a financial pledge, a pilot program of homebuying incentives for first responders, education and health professionals, and military personnel is taking off. more
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As ticket prices climb, music industry seeks solutions in Maryland
Nearly $25,000. That’s how much one ticket cost on Vivid Seats for Hozier’s upcoming Merriweather Post Pavilion show in May. The original price for a seat at the sold-out show was $99, according to I.M.P., the production company that owns Merriweather. more
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