The final draft of the city’s fiscal year 2024 budget was recently released ahead of a likely City Council vote Monday night. Here are the details.
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By Matt McDonald
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6/11/23
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DOVER — Legislation that would provide funding for school resource officers in every Delaware school passed the House Education Committee Wednesday.
House Bill 167, sponsored by Rep. Bryan …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/11/23
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Challengers and change won in a big way Saturday in the Millsboro's election.
In the two contested Town Council races, Marty Presley topped incumbent Larry Gum 380-135 for the at-large seat, while Matthew Davis defeated Mayor Faye Lingo by a 375-147 tally in District 3.
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By Glenn Rolfe
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6/10/23
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Sussex County is extending a helping hand to nearly two dozen nonprofits that suffered financial hardship during the pandemic.
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By Glenn Rolfe
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6/9/23
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DOVER — A proposed operating budget of about $37.2 million is up for discussion inside Kent County Levy Court Tuesday night.
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By Craig Anderson
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6/9/23
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The reopening of the Mispillion River drawbridge has been delayed once again, after workers repairing the historic bridge discovered problems with certain parts that will require additional time to fix.
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By Matt McDonald
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6/8/23
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In the special election held in Cambridge on June 6, citizens of Wards 1 and 5 chose new city council representatives. One is a familiar face — Brian Roche of Ward 5 — while the other is …
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By P. Ryan Anthony
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6/8/23
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DOVER — Police reform legislation drew debate Wednesday as advocates claimed they were not involved in the process and pleaded for more transparency than offered.
The more than two-hour …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/7/23
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DOVER — When City Manager Dave Hugg presented his proposed FY24 city budget draft to members of city council May 30, he did so with a caveat.
“Basically, this is a transition …
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By Mike Finney
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6/7/23
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The design of the Kent County government website dates to 2013. With the design approaching 10 years old — and looking its age — the county has decided it’s time for an overhaul.
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By Matt McDonald
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6/7/23
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DOVER – Senate lawmakers discussed legislation Wednesday that would remove the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s regulatory authority for new car sales.
The …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/7/23
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Retirees Investing in Social Equity Delaware will host a rally on Legislative Mall in Dover on Tuesday to urge passing of legislation to retain state pensioners’ existing health care coverage.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/7/23
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The Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023, which sets goals for the net reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the First State, passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/7/23
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CRISFIELD — The latest round of façade grant recipients has been announced with owners of four sites receiving $9,100 in renovation funds pending final approval from the Maryland …
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6/6/23
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PRINCESS ANNE — Embedded in the fiscal year 2024 budget approved by the County Commissioners is the community promotions budget of nearly $246,000.
Of that total the major benefactor for …
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6/6/23
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PRINCESS ANNE — Just weeks after censuring Commissioner Lionel Frederick for the third time the other Town Commissioners are reviewing language from other municipal charters to determine the …
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6/6/23
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DOVER — Lawmakers and stakeholders came together for the signing of a proclamation designating June as Pride Month in Delaware.
Gov. John Carney signed the proclamation alongside LGBTQ+ …
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/6/23
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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer officially launched his 2024 gubernatorial bid in an announcement video released Tuesday.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/6/23
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Following a close contest, Robert Atkinson will retain the reins for another term as mayor in Blades.
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By Glenn Rolfe
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6/5/23
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Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long will host the state’s first summit on the social and economic importance of mental and behavioral health in Wilmington on June 12.
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By Joseph Edelen
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6/5/23
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