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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Major expansion of Legislative Hall proposed
DOVER — Legislative Hall has played host to Delaware’s General Assembly since 1933, and for the first time in 28 years, the state’s capitol building may see a significant … more
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Delaware voting and candidate info site available
DOVER — Vote411, a nonpartisan online tool maintained by the League of Women Voters of Delaware, is now available for residents looking for voting and candidate information for the Sept. 13 … more
Milford to change traffic pattern, redraw districts
MILFORD — Converting a downtown intersection ahead of a bridge replacement and redistricting city wards were among the items on the busy agenda of the Milford City Council meeting … more
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Colin Bonini
Delaware state officials react to Mar-a-Lago raid
DOVER — After Monday’s FBI raid of former President Donald Trump’s Florida Mar-a-Lago estate in search of classified White House records, Delaware political officials offered their … more
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A version of the Confederate flag and a Delaware flag fly at the Sons of Confederate Veterans monument on the grounds of the Nutter D. Marvel Carriage Museum in Georgetown. The rebel flag has recently been a source of controversy regarding funding for the Georgetown Historical Society.
After more flag discussion, Sussex County Council tables refunding grant
GEORGETOWN — Sussex County Council on Tuesday tabled a motion asking the Georgetown Historical Society to refund a recent grant, amid controversy over a Confederate flag flying on the grounds of the society’s museum. more
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Somerset County workers in July finished construction of a new trash dock ramp in Tylerton, one of the local grant-funded enhancements funded for fiscal year 2023. The application process for state funding for FY24 is now underway.
Governments, organizations can start applying for FY24 resilience and restoration grant funding
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the Grants Gateway application is open for local governments and organizations for Fiscal Year 2024, which … more
A sign posted on a fence at a property in Cambridge warns "beware of dog." The Dorchester County Council is considering a bill that would better enable enforcement of dog care in the county. If passed, the law would apply to the county's unincorporated areas, but would allow the council to work with incorporated areas like Cambridge.
Animal services seeks tips in case of dog abandoned in brush
DOVER — Delaware Animal Services is seeking the public’s help with providing any information that may lead to identifying the person responsible for abandoning a dog that was found … more
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks at a news conference Jan. 11, 2022 in Annapolis, Md. Gov. Hogan is urging Republican voters to “stand against the extremes.” In a speech on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Hogan criticized President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, as the term-limited governor weighs a presidential run. In prepared remarks for a speech Tuesday evening, the Republican described last year’s rioting at the U.S. Capitol as “an outrageous attack on our Democracy, incited by the losing candidate’s inflammatory false rhetoric.” He also says a party that lost the popular vote in seven out of the last eight presidential elections “is desperately in need of a course correction.” (AP Photo/Brian Witte)
Hogan: $10M for Homeownership Works Initiative
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Larry Hogan on July 25 announced the launch of the Homeownership Works pilot program, a $10 million economic recovery initiative that will rehabilitate homes to create new … more
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Delaware Lt. Gov. Hall-Long recognized for support of female leaders
CHICAGO — The Chicago Network and Investor Cash Management recently hosted an event in Chicago focusing on the collaboration of women leaders in government, finance and technology. The event, … more
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Timberlane Rep. Wilson-Anton: One of the many signs placed on Reybold properties throughout Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton’s district, demanding an apology stemming from a disagreement with Reybold Group Manager Jerry Heisler.
Manufactured housing meeting leads to feud in Newark
NEWARK — At the entrance of the Timberlane manufactured housing community in Newark, several lawn signs can be found displaying the message, “Rep. Wilson-Anton, where is the … more
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Schematic design of the Millsboro Police Department, to be constructed on Railroad Avenue.
Millsboro names contractor for police headquarters
MILLSBORO — If all goes well, town police officers will be enforcing from their new station by spring 2024, if not a little bit sooner. more
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Joined by Gov. Carney and the SL24: Unlocke The Light Foundation’s Board of Directors, House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, speaks prior to the signing of three bills pertaining to mental health.
Bills will help meet mental health needs in Delaware
NEWARK — The state made strides toward improving the mental health of generations to come on Wednesday, as Gov. John Carney and several lawmakers gathered at Sean’s House for the signing … more
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Six file to run for mayor of Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE - Six residents of Cambridge have submitted the necessary documents to appear on the ballot to fill the unexpired term of Cambridge mayor for a special election to be held Tuesday, Aug. 23, … more
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Salisbury Fire Chief John Tull.
New pay incentives considered for Salisbury firefighters
Salisbury’s volunteer firefighters could soon be eligible for a new incentive program that offers monetary awards earlier in their years of service rather than as a retirement benefit. Once … more
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Negotiations on Delaware manufactured home bill tedious
Coming to a compromise for comprehensive legislation was no easy task for manufactured housing stakeholders, lobbyists and lawmakers this past legislative session. Typically home to seniors on … more
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Taylor named Delaware Department of Correction deputy commissioner
Delaware Department of Correction Commissioner Monroe B. Hudson Jr. announced that he has appointed Bureau of Community Corrections Chief Terra Taylor as the department’s deputy commissioner, effective Tuesday. more
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Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announces the indictment of State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness last October. After seven months, Ms. McGuiness' trial begins Tuesday.
Delaware joins Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Tuesday announced that the state is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 attorneys general to investigate and take legal action against telecommunications companies that bring a majority of foreign robocalls into the United States. more
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Emergency food assistance available for Delaware children
Eligible Delaware households will receive emergency food benefits under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program to cover the summer period when children are not receiving meals at school. more
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The 2022 Delaware Momnibus, sponsored by Rep. Melissa Minor Brown, D-New Castle, and Sen. Marie Pinkney, D-Bear, was signed into effect by Gov. John Carney at the Carvel State Office Building last week.
Carney signs off on host of legislation in Delaware
DOVER — During a busy final week of July, Gov. John Carney traveled up and down the state signing bills, putting the final touches on 23 pieces of legislation, with 155 awaiting his … more
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Delaware's "Support Pollinators" license plate, issued in 2021, recently won the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association’s Best Plate Award.
Judge refuses to dismiss suit against Delaware DMV over vanity tag
DOVER (AP) — A federal judge on Monday refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed against Delaware government officials who recalled a vanity license plate issued to a breast cancer survivor because of … more
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