Sharon Bryson is starting her role as director of Delaware’s Office of Highway Safety while the state’s number of traffic deaths continues to soar.
Lowering that deadly statistic is a top priority for Ms. Bryson, who replaces the retiring Kim Chesser.
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By Craig Anderson
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6/23/23
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A developer’s plan to build 52 single-family homes in the southern part of the city is one step closer after a Planning Commission vote on Monday.
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By Matt McDonald
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6/22/23
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DOVER — After more than three years of deliberation, the first overhaul of Delaware’s Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights in 50 years was approved by the House of …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/22/23
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DOVER — The Delaware Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to approve Robert Coupe, a longtime law enforcement leader who has held numerous positions in government, as the state’s first …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/21/23
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WILMINGTON — State Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker announced Monday her intent to run for lieutenant governor next fall, becoming the first to publicly declare candidacy for the vacating office.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/21/23
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Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., announced the launch of her U.S. Senate campaign ahead of the 2024 election Wednesday.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/21/23
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DOVER — With hopes to incentivize the purchase of zero-emission vehicles in Delaware, lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved legislation to codify the state’s electric vehicle …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/20/23
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DOVER — A bill that would allow nonresident owners of artificial entities to participate in Seaford’s municipal election was pulled from the House of Representatives’ agenda Tuesday …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/20/23
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Kent County Recorder of Deeds Eugenia Thornton announced Tuesday the availability of free software alerting citizens when their names are part of property transactions.
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By Craig Anderson
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6/20/23
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The implementation of automatic voter registration is beginning at Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles locations, the Department of Elections announced Tuesday.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/20/23
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A series of listening sessions on the opioid epidemic, its challenges, resources and support are upcoming, Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long and Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/20/23
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Medicaid coverage for postpartum women has been extended from 60 days to 12 months after the end of a pregnancy, the Delaware Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance announced Friday.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/20/23
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PAC 14 One On One
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano visits with Salisbury Independent’s Greg Bassett in the PAC 14 studios to update residents on the completion of the …
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Salisbury Independent
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6/20/23
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PRINCESS ANNE — Having received no public comment the County Commissioners voted June 6 to move forward to condemn and acquire through eminent domain portions of two properties to expand the …
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6/19/23
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PRINCESS ANNE — After an hour and 38 minutes Somerset County collected $313,660 in delinquent taxes and when 160 properties were put on the auction block during the annual tax sale.
The …
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6/19/23
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DOVER — A proposal to extend legal protections for providers of gender-affirming care will not be considered by state lawmakers during the final weeks of this year's legislative session.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/19/23
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DOVER— House leadership advanced legislation Wednesday to establish a constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment in the First State.
House Bill 220, also known as the Green …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/18/23
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DOVER — Delaware’s official government revenue forecast has changed little from last month’s projections, but a state panel warned Friday of potentially troubling trends for the …
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By Randall Chase, Associated Press
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6/17/23
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A mother, investigator, judge, instructor and groundbreaker.
Meet Justice of the Peace Magistrate Judge Nicole Alston-Jackson.
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By Craig Anderson
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6/17/23
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DOVER — Despite lawmakers’ work to stabilize rent for manufactured housing tenants last legislative session, unintended consequences are prompting House of Representatives members to act …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/16/23
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