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Handgun permitting bill sparks debate in Delaware House committee
DOVER — After lengthy debate on how gun crimes are charged in Delaware and safeguards for purchasing firearms, permit-to-purchase legislation was advanced in the House Judiciary Committee … more
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Appeal process in former Delaware auditor case continues
DOVER — As an appeal of former Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness’s convictions last year continues, the state is asking that verdicts be upheld. more
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Delaware congresswoman calls for clarity on passport application backlog
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del, is leading a bipartisan effort to call on the Department of State for answers to the dramatic delays in processing passport applications. … more
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Outdoors could be key to improving post-pandemic learning
When Tom Ackerman first began his teaching career in Harford County, Maryland, the end of the school day always brought about frustration. During the final minutes of the class, he would attempt to wrangle his most challenging students’ attention and connect them with his lessons. more
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New Castle County, state agencies partner for wastewater testing program
NEW CASTLE—The Department of Health and Social Services and Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health announced a new partnership to monitor New Castle County wastewater. The program … more
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Delaware governor postpones State of the State town hall
LEWES — Gov. John Carney’s third State of the State town hall has been postponed, the governor’s office announced Wednesday. The event was scheduled to take place 6 p.m. … more
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Medical aid in dying bill on way to Delaware House floor
Legislation allowing terminally ill Delawareans to seek medical assistance to end their lives was debated for more than two hours in the House of Representatives’ Health & Human Development Committee on Tuesday. more
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Two run for Ward 1, three for Ward 5 in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE – Five residents of Cambridge have submitted the necessary documents to appear on the ballot for a special election to be held June 6. The upcoming special election will fill the … more
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Sussex County reassessment deadline shifts to 2025
The general reassessment of all Sussex County properties will extend an additional year. more
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Last call on Somerset County tax rate, budget; will be adopted May 30
PRINCESS ANNE — Somerset County’s budget for fiscal year 2024 is balanced with no change in the tax rate and some $4.7 million pulled from reserves — most of that coming from the … more
Somerset mulls facilities upgrade plan for energy savings
PRINCESS ANNE — Preliminary results of an investment grade audit of county energy usage and utilities by a Fortune 500 company shows that several new systems “are definitely needed” … more
Shore Transit proposes changes to Somerset stops, schedules
SALISBURY — The Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland is proposing changes to Shore Transit operations which will have a direct impact on Somerset County riders. … more
Somerset EMS study would work best under county control, hiring of manager
PRINCESS ANNE — A task force of emergency medical service, fire and health officials that studied ambulance response times in Somerset County presented its findings and recommendations to the … more
Bill would fund hiring of school resource officers in every Delaware school
DOVER — As school safety continues to be prioritized throughout the state and in the General Assembly, a new bill would provide funding for school resource officers in every Delaware school. … more
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Gov. John Carney to hold State of the State town hall in Lewes
LEWES — Gov. John Carney will host his third State of the State town hall Thursday night at the Lewes Fire Department, Station 2. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a presentation of the … more
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Delaware nonprofit organizations set to receive more than $65 million in grant funding
WILMINGTON — A total of $65.9 million in federal capital project funding will be distributed to 29 nonprofit organizations throughout the state, Delaware’s congressional delegation and … more
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Henderson retains vice mayor reins in Seaford
The position of vice mayor is remaining in the hands of Seaford City Councilman Dan Henderson. more
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Julianne Murray takes over as Delaware Republican Party chair
Julianne Murray, an attorney and former candidate for statewide office, has been elected as the chair of the Delaware Republican Party. The Seaford resident defeated former chair Jane Brady by a … more
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Property reassessment bill passes Delaware House, heads to Senate
House Bill 62, which would require property reassessments every five years in each Delaware county, passed the House of Representatives on Thursday. more
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Cambridge goal setting session rescheduled for Feb. 4 [Video]
CAMBRIDGE - The Commissioners of Cambridge have rescheduled an annual goal setting session that had to be postponed earlier this month. The City of Cambridge’s annual goal setting session … more
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