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Feud over Port of Wilmington board continues as Senate refuses two gubernatorial nominees
DOVER — The power-struggle between Senate Democratic leadership and Gov. Matt Meyer over the makeup of the Diamond State Port Corporation’s board of directors escalated once again Monday, … more
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Delaware State University held its first spring football game under coach DeSean Jackson on Saturday. The school's president, Dr. Tony Allen, is requesting additional funding from the state to revitalize athletic facilities.
Delaware State University seeks more funding for athletic facility upgrades
Delaware State University athletics are in the midst of a transformation. And its leaders are seeking additional state capital monies for projects that aid that vision. more
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Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, D-Newark, discusses the end-of-life options bill in the Senate chamber on Wednesday. The leader said the Senate will work quickly to pass the bill.
Delaware Senate Executive committee sends end-of-life options bill to final floor vote
DOVER — Senate Democratic leaders approved Delaware’s long-debated end-of-life options bill on Wednesday, continuing majority leadership’s commitment to swiftly send the bill to the … more
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Rep. Bill Carson, D-Smyrna, left, is leading the effort to establish a cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs. Gov. Matt Meyer pledged his support for the initiative during his State of the State Address on Thursday.
Gov. Matt Meyer pledges support for Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs
DOVER — Gov. Matt Meyer publicly extended his support for the establishment of a cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs during his State of the State address on Thursday, the same day a … more
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This Kia is utilizing a charging station at the Tanger Outlets in Lewes.
Bill to repeal Delaware's zero-emission vehicle regulation defeated in committee
DOVER — Delaware’s zero-emission vehicle regulation will seemingly continue as Democrats on the House of Representatives Energy Committee nixed a proposal that sought to nullify the … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer receives a standing ovation after delivering his first State of the State address on Thursday.
Delaware Democrats, Republicans react to Gov. Matt Meyer's State of the State address
DOVER—Delaware Democratic and Republican leaders from both houses of the General Assembly reacted to Gov. Matt Meyer’s first State of the State Address on Thursday, offering mixed … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State address in the Senate chamber on Thursday.
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer outlines administration’s goals in first State of the State address
DOVER — Gov. Matt Meyer delivered his first State of the State address inside the Senate chamber on Thursday, declaring that the state of the state is “strong” while outlining his … more
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Signs of support line the sidewalk at Woodbridge Middle School for Sussex County Council District 2 and the 18th State Senate District candidates in Tuesday's primary election.
Bill to move Delaware's primary election to April passed in House, heads to Senate
DOVER— Delaware’s House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to move the state’s primary election in line with April’s presidential primary in a nearly unanimous vote. The … more
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State Sen. Laura Sturgeon speaks during a Senate Education Committee meeting Wednesday, when two bills to bar sex- and identity-based discrimination in schools were passed.
Title IX, school antidiscrimination bills advance in Delaware
The Delaware Senate’s Education Committee approved two bills Wednesday that would further prohibit discrimination at schools under Title IX and the state’s Equal Accommodations Law. more
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Dover High School saw a 30% decrease in the number of referrals given out during its 2023 to 2024 school year.
School board measures move through Delaware House committee
School board controversies have emerged statewide in the last two years, and lawmakers are now working to improve accountability and representation on those governing bodies. more
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A rendering of the proposed Legislative Hall expansion, commissioned by Studio JAED.
Delaware Legislative Hall expansion project halted
The $122 million Legislative Hall expansion has been put on hold, as the state grapples with budget constraints stemming from widespread cuts at the federal level, Democratic leaders announced Wednesday. more
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Veterans from all over the state participated in the We the Veterans rally, advocating for legal protections and rights of veterans.
Veterans Affairs department not included in governor’s budget, but Delaware lawmakers remain hopeful
DOVER — The proposed cabinet-level Department of Veteran Affairs is not included in Gov. Matt Meyer’s fiscal year 2026 recommended budget “reset,” but lawmakers and the … more
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Members of Dover’s Historic District Commission heard plans for the expansion of Legislative Hall at its meeting Thursday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Delaware lawmakers urge guardrails on ICE enforcement at schools
DOVER — The Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration has included overturning a federal policy that prevented arrests at “sensitive areas,” like churches or … more
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Sen. Laura Sturgeon, D-Woodbrook, announced the release of Senate Bill 21 at Legislative Hall on Tuesday. The legislation would establish a nonpartisan and independent Office of the Inspector General in Delaware, responsible for investigating allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.
Inspector general bill passed by Senate committee, awaits budget approval
DOVER—The long-attempted, bipartisan effort to establish an Inspector’s General office in Delaware has returned to the General Assembly, with the renewed proposal receiving unanimous … more
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Sen. Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford.
Senate passes measure to study nuclear energy potential in Delaware
DOVER—The state Senate passed a measure Wednesday to create the Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force, but a broader effort is being taken up in the House of Representatives. The … more
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Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay (second from left) and Delaware Healthcare Association president Brian Frazee (third from left) stand alongside legislative and health care leaders on March 21.
Delaware lawmakers, health care leaders unveil priorities for remainder of 2025 session
DOVER— A coalition of Delaware health organizations joined Democratic and Republican lawmakers on the east steps of Legislative Hall on March 21 to outline their priorities for the rest of the … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer presents his fiscal year 2026 recommended budget at the Delaware Public Archives on Thursday. His plan totals $6.58 billion and includes funding for education and housing, and a new set of tax brackets to drive revenue.
Delaware governor presents $6.58 billion budget
Gov. Matt Meyer unveiled his fiscal year 2026 recommended budget “reset” Thursday, featuring cuts for 92% of taxpayers via new tax brackets and investments in education, affordable housing and Medicaid. more
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University of Delaware
University of Delaware student tax heads to House floor vote
DOVER — Newark is home to Delaware’s flagship college — the University of Delaware. But amidst rising growth to the institution’s student body and simultaneous strains on … more
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Senate Bill 21 sparked a national debate, as Delaware leaders sought a "course correction" to increase predictability in the state's corporate law structure.
Controversial corporate changes signed into law in Delaware
After weeks of unprecedented national discussion over proposed changes to Delaware’s corporate law, Gov. Matt Meyer signed the measure into effect Tuesday. more
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Bryan Shupe won the District 36 State Representative Republican nominee spot for the General Election in November.
Delaware House advances bill to move primary election from September to April
DOVER — The First State has one of the latest primary elections in the United States. Once again, lawmakers in the House of Representatives are making an attempt to push the election into … more
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