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Rep. DeShanna Neal, D-Elsmere, has introduced a proposal to provide legal protections for providers of gender-affirming health care in Delaware. The measure passed the House Health and Social Services Committee on Wednesday.
Gender-affirming care legislation passes Delaware House committee
DOVER — Building off recently-enacted law that extends legal protections for providers of reproductive care, Delaware lawmakers are working to do the same for those who perform gender-affirming … more
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House Majority Whip Kerri Evelyn Harris, D-Dover, addresses members of the House Economic and Banking Committee on March 26 during consideration of a bill to put Delaware in line with federal Medicaid laws.
Medicaid pre-authorization bill heads to Delaware governor’s desk
DOVER — Under a proposal that awaits Gov. John Carney’s signature, Medicaid patients’ access to care will not be jeopardized due to prior-authorization clauses from third-party … more
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Rep. Ed Osienski, D-Newark, (left) speaks during the House Economic Committee on Tuesday. The measure extends legal protections for financial institutions ahead of Delaware's upcoming retail marijuana market.
Bill to protect banks in retail cannabis market passes Delaware House
DOVER — After years of attempts to legalize recreational marijuana in the First State, Delaware’s retail market will be up and running later this year. But, ahead of the … more
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The Field of Dreams is located on Lewis Road in Dover.
Kent County Levy Court imposes restrictions on the Field of Dreams
DOVER – An ordinance that was simply meant to correct a Levy Court oversight blossomed into a feud between the Field of Dreams and its neighboring 55+ development, Verona Woods.   The … more
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This communications tower behind the Seaford Police Department powers Delaware’s 800 MHz Digital Trunked Radio System.
Seaford OKs lease extension for communications tower
An agreement between Seaford officials and the state about a tower that powers a long-range communications system is in place for another quarter-century. more
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Rep. Ed Osienski, D-Newark.
Delaware General Assembly embarks on two-week Easter break
DOVER — Delaware’s General Assembly has begun its two-week Easter break following this week’s work, priming lawmakers for the final months of business in the 2024 legislative … more
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Dover City Hall held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday night where David C. Weiss spoke to the council on the federal law enforcement happenings in Dover.
Ambulnz to take over Dover service contract
When Ambulnz handed Dover's Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee a proposal March 12 to provide service that came in $600,000 less than the second-cheapest bid, eyebrows were raised, and the matter was tabled. more
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Thomas Hurley, President, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 27, urged Cambridge City Council to adopt a half-million to million dollar insurance policy, similar to that enacted by the Dorchester County Sheriff's Department, for each of the city's 38 police officers, to take care of survivor families and help with recruitment and retention.
Land Bank Authority of Cambridge approved
Land banking, taxes, schools, police death benefits, CWDI, and stop signs versus traffic signals were all discussed during the Cambridge City Council meeting March 25. more
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State Rep. Danny Short, a former Seaford mayor, presents tributes from the Delaware House of Representatives to Sara Lee Thomas, left, and Sue Wile, who are both retiring after 30-plus years of service with the Downtown Seaford Association.
Honors bestowed on retiring Downtown Seaford Association volunteers
SEAFORD – Whether it was the Seaford Christmas Parade, Halloween Parade, Nanticoke Riverfest, Live for Chocolate or other downtown events, it’s a pretty good bet that Sara Lee Thomas and … more
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The EPA wants to hear from Crisfield residents about coastal resiliency
CRISFIELD — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be holding discussions Saturday, April 20 with residents of Crisfield and the surrounding area to learn how people use and feel about … more
Gov. John Carney was surrounded by lawmakers and advocates as he signed a proclamation recognizing World Down Syndrome Day in the First State.
Photo gallery: World Down Syndrome Day in Delaware
DOVER - Gov. John Carney was joined by members of the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council and lawmakers to sign a proclamation for World Down … more
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Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst addresses members of the House Administration Committee on Wednesday during consideration of her proposal to establish a board responsible for overseeing hospital spending.
Health care spending bill passes Delaware House committee, despite opposition
Health care leaders have been vocalizing their objection to a bill to establish state oversight of hospital spending but committed to working with lawmakers on a solution to rising costs. more
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Kent County Deputy Sheriff Bob Daddio, left, discusses a recent scam with Sheriff Norman Barlow at Levy Court on Wednesday.
Kent County Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert
Kent County Sheriff Norman Barlow wants residents to know there’s no one named Williams Woodall working in his office. It’s a fictitious name recently used by a caller in an attempted scam targeting county citizens. more
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City council debates will take place in April leading up to the Milford elections on April 27.
Milford mayor announces bid to retain seat
Milford Mayor Arthur Campbell has announced that he is seeking his fourth two-year term as the leader of the city. more
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A zero-emission vehicle charges at a Blink charging outlet at Porter Ford in Newark on Friday, just outside of the University of Delaware campus.
Bill to establish electric vehicle charging rebate passes Delaware House committee, heads to floor vote
DOVER— As Delaware prepares for the implementation of zero-emission vehicle regulations, a bill that incentivizes the purchase and installation of electric-vehicle charging stations was sent to … more
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Georgetown's appointed dog park committee has identified Sandhill Fields as the potential site for a dog park.
County seeks public input about dog park
Wicomico County officials will hold a public meeting regarding development of a dog park located at the Wicomico County Welcome Center ... more
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The hospital on the Bayhealth Sussex campus opened in 2019.
Delaware health care facilities opposing bill to oversee hospital spending
DOVER — Health care groups are pushing back on a recently introduced proposal in Delaware’s House of Representatives that seeks to control the rising cost of health care in the First … more
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Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, addresses the Senate floor in May 2023 regarding his proposal to modify Delaware's realty transfer tax.
Delaware housing package aims to lower costs, spur affordable housing development
DOVER — As the nationwide housing crisis continues to impact Delaware residents, state lawmakers have introduced potential policy solutions aimed at lowering development costs and incentivizing … more
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U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester points to the program during her address at the Springboard Collaborative Pallet Shelter Village celebration Friday.
Delaware Congresswoman Blunt Rochester spreads blood clot awareness through toolkit
DOVER— Building off of her personal experiences and recently introduced federal legislation, U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester has unveiled an extensive toolkit to bring awareness to the signs and … more
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A bipartisan panel of lawmakers addressed Delaware's business community on Thursday. From left, Rep. Bryan Shupe, R-Milford; Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, R-Clayton; Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Camden, Konrad LaPrade, publisher of the Daily State News and Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce vice-chair; Rep. Charles Postles, R-Milford; Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover; Sen. Kyra Hoffner, D-Smyrna; and House Minority Whip Lyndon Yearick.
Lawmakers weigh in on ZEV regulations at Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce luncheon
DOVER — Following Delaware’s adoption of zero-emission vehicle regulations last fall, lawmakers have continued to raise concerns regarding the state’s infrastructure for electric … more
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