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Rep. Sean Lynn, D-Dover, led proposed changes to Delaware's personal income tax brackets, which stalled in the House Revenue and Finance Committee on Jun. 18.
Delaware DUI Prevention Task Force holds first meeting, discusses testing methods for nonalcoholic substances
The inaugural meeting of the Driving Under the Influence Prevention Task Force on Oct. 16 allowed state lawmakers and other stakeholders to begin to study how to ensure drivers stay sober. more
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Del. Charles J. Otto. PROVIDED
Maryland Eastern Shore officials remember Del. Charles Otto
SALISBURY — Maryland Del. Charles J. Otto passed away Oct. 17, according to a statement from House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones. Otto, a Republican and long-time farmer who represented … more
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The Senate voted to confirm new Department of Health and Social Services secretary Christen Linke Young on Oct. 15. She is a former White House official who served in the Biden administration.
Delaware Senate confirms former White House official as health secretary
DOVER — The Department of Health and Social Services has its new leader: Christen Linke Young, a former White House health official during the Biden administration. The state Senate … more
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Governor Matt Meyer thanks former President Joe Biden in his speech, due to his American Rescue Plan Act contributing to the funding of the building.
Delaware joins multi-state health alliance focused on public health
DOVER — Delaware has joined a coalition of 14 other states to create the Governors Public Health Alliance, which will serve as a multi-state partnership where chief executives can coordinate … more
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Kent County Administrator Kevin Sipple told lawmakers on Oct. 7 that transparency was crucial in the county's recent reassessment process. Kent was the first county to complete reassessment, and Sussex used their strategies during their own cycle.
Kent, Sussex County leaders: transparency was key for productive reassessment
DOVER— As lawmakers continue to analyze the state’s controversial property reassessment process, Kent and Sussex County leaders have reported a much more efficient process than New Castle … more
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U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride, left; U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, center; and U.S. Sen. Chris Coons stand behind Delaware Medicaid recipients and health care providers at ChristianaCare's Wilmington hospital on March 17 during a "Save Medicaid" rally.
Delaware congressional delegation pushes back at federal government shutdown
DOVER — The federal government shutdown has drawn the obvious ire of Delaware’s Democratic congressional delegation. There are several federal programs under threat, and the trio of … more
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The entrance chamber of Legislative Hall in Dover.
Delaware Senate to meet in extraordinary session to consider nomination of new health secretary
DOVER — The state Senate will convene in an extraordinary session on Oct. 15 to consider the nomination of Christen Linke Young as Department of Health and Social Services secretary and several … more
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Governor Matt Meyer signing the amendment to House Bill 71 that requires an Automated External Defibrillator be available at all Delaware school athletic events and practices. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH
Delaware launches resource website amid federal government shutdown
DOVER — The state has launched a new online one-stop-shop for resources that will assist Delawareans in navigating the continuing federal government shutdown. The website — … more
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The ChristianaCare GoHealth Urgent Care center in Middletown is located at 749 Middletown Warwick Rd..
Delaware, ChristianaCare reach agreement to pause lawsuit against hospital cost review board
DOVER — ChristianaCare and the state have struck a deal that will pause the health system’s lawsuit against the controversial Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board, the … more
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Schieffert selected as acting secretary of Delaware health department
Lisa Schieffert, who had been serving as the deputy secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, is now the acting secretary for the agency, following a leadership shake-up. more
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Gov. Matt Meyer signs legislation into law on Oct. 3 that will strengthen health training requirements for Delaware school sports coaches and require AEDs to be on site at all events. He signed it prior to Dover High School's Homecoming game against William Penn High School.
New Delaware law strengthens health training, treatment at school sporting events
DOVER — Sudden cardiac arrest is the number one cause of death for young athletes in the United States, according to the Mayo Clinic Health System, as estimates range between one in 50,000 and … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer holds the bible while Karen Berry takes her oath of office during her swearing in as Delaware's first Veterans Affairs secretary on Oct. 1.
Karen Berry sworn in as Delaware’s first secretary of Veterans Affairs
MILFORD — It was a historic day at the Delaware Veterans Home on Oct. 1, as Brigadier General Karen A. Berry was officially sworn in as the first secretary of the Department of Veterans … more
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., center, joined from left by, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., the GOP whip, Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks to reporters after passage of the budget reconciliation package of President Donald Trump's signature bill of big tax breaks and spending cuts, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Federal government shutdown set to have widespread impacts for hundreds of thousands of Americans, Delawareans
WASHINGTON — The federal government has shut down for the first time under the second Trump administration amid a political standoff. The shutdown of the federal government will have … more
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A bipartisan group of state lawmakers held a joint committee hearing Sept. 30 to investigate the recent reassessment process that has resulted in increased property tax bills.
Delaware lawmakers press Tyler Technologies over controversial reassessment process during special joint hearing
While a Sept. 30 joint committee hearing on the state’s controversial reassessment provided detail on methodologies, one accusation drew bipartisan scrutiny from General Assembly members. more
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Rep. Mike Smith, left, was an outspoken critic against the way reassessment was held in New Castle County, specifically referencing Gov. Matt Meyer's role in the process - who served as the former county executive before becoming governor.
Delaware General Assembly’s special committee hearings on reassessment to kick off on Sept. 30
DOVER — The first installment of a series of special committee hearings dedicated to Delaware’s controversial reassessment process will be held on Sept. 30 at Legislative Hall. The … more
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With the sun shining and temperature in the mid-70s, this fisherman enjoys the first nice day since Ian rolled through Delaware. Forecasters say it will be pleasant again today with a high in the upper 70s.
DNREC mulls Delaware state park fee increases amid rising costs
DOVER — Delaware State Parks have experienced record high numbers of demand during the last calendar year. But they have also experienced a spike in expenditures to maintain the First … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer signed a bill to strengthen accessibility for individuals with disabilities on Sept. 26, surrounded by state lawmakers and advocates at the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center.
New Delaware law will ensure accessible parking spaces for individuals with disabilities
NEW CASTLE — Gov. Matt Meyer signed three bills into law on Sept. 25, including legislation that will strengthen accessible parking availability for individuals with disabilities. The two … more
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From right, Gov. Matt Meyer, U.S. Climate Alliance executive director Casey Katims and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul discuss climate solution efforts during a roundtable in New York on Sept. 24.
Gov. Meyer discusses climate resiliency, renewable energy at U.S. Climate Alliance roundtable
During a U.S. Climate Alliance panel in New York on Sept. 24, Gov. Matt Meyer touted Delaware’s efforts to improve its renewable energy portfolio and to rectify environmental challenges that face the lowest-lying state. more
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Christen Linke Young
Former White House official Christen Linke Young nominated as Delaware's next health secretary
Christen Linke Young, former deputy director of the White House’s Domestic Policy Council, has been nominated as Delaware’s next secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, Gov. Matt Meyer announced on Sept. 23. more
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Brig. Gen. Karen Berry was unanimously confirmed as Delaware's first Department of Veterans Affairs secretary during an extraordinary Senate session on Sept. 22.
Delaware Senate unanimously confirms Brig. Gen. Karen Berry as state’s first secretary of Veterans Affairs
DOVER — Delaware has its first cabinet secretary of the newly-created Department of Veterans Affairs: Brig. Gen. Karen A. Berry. The state Senate unanimously confirmed Brig. Gen. Berry … more
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