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Cambridge City Council: Five candidates in Wards 1 and 5
CAMBRIDGE – Five residents of Cambridge have submitted the necessary documents to appear on the ballot for a special election to be held Tuesday, June 6. The upcoming special election will fill … more
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Task force delivers long-term, memory care recommendations to Delaware General Assembly
Following extensive work from a legislative task force, lawmakers and stakeholders have released a range of recommendations and potential policies to support the efficiency of Delaware’s long-term and memory care facilities. more
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Delaware's Joint Finance Committee approves $5.6 billion budget
It only took two days for the Joint Finance Committee to complete its markup of the fiscal year 2024 budget this week. more
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Delaware, US await answers in potential debt ceiling agreement
With Thursday set as the “X-date” for the federal government to resolve its debt ceiling crisis, a potential default could have widespread ramifications for everyday Americans. If no … more
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Milford council reviews $60 million draft budget
Milford council members this week reviewed a proposed annual budget totaling nearly $60 million ahead of a likely vote on the final product next month. It includes tax increases to pay for the city's new police station. more
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This vehicle is charging at the Tanger Outlets in Lewes.
Marketplace, infrastructural impacts loom as Delaware considers zero-emission vehicle regulations
The debate surrounding Delaware’s potential adoption of zero-emission vehicle regulations has centered around two perspectives: letting consumers dictate the market or moving in the direction … more
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Panel discusses bill that would provide free breakfast, lunch to all Delaware students
Administrators, medical professionals and school nutritionists explored legislation that would provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in the First State at a roundtable discussion Wednesday. more
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Delaware governor tours holiday hot spots, as Memorial Day approaches
WYOMING — Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Gov. John Carney visited several tourist attractions throughout the First State on Wednesday. His day started with a tour of Lavender Fields at … more
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Sussex County’s proposed 2024 budget continues ‘conservative approach’
Sussex County’s tax rate remains unchanged. And its prudent financial approach continues. Officials unveiled a proposed fiscal year 2024 budget at Tuesday’s County Council meeting. It’s a $278.6 million plan that shows a $15.6 million decrease from 2023. more
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Delaware Sen. Tom Carper touts red knot shorebird recovery plan in Milford
The day after he announced he will not seek reelection, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper visited Milford to highlight a plan to help the rufa subspecies of the red knot shorebird and tout a bill he is co-sponsoring. more
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Delaware finance committee approves marijuana market, educator pay raises
DOVER — The Joint Finance Committee’s first day of marking up the fiscal year 2024 budget saw the approval of pay raises for state educators and the funding of Delaware’s upcoming … more
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Voters may request mail-in ballots for Cambridge Wards 1 and 5
CAMBRIDGE – Registered voters of Cambridge Wards 1 and 5 who wish to vote by mail were urged in a statement from the city to request absentee ballots as soon as possible for the special … more
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Delaware treasurer preparing for possible default
DOVER — State Treasurer Colleen Davis and her office are taking proactive measures to protect Delaware’s financial interests as a potential federal government default looms. U.S. … more
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Crisfield votes to hold the line on taxes, water & sewer rates
CRISFIELD — The City Council voted this month to leave unchanged the property tax and water and sewer rates as they continue to review Mayor Darlene Taylor’s first budget. Her … more
Delaware Sen. Tom Carper to retire, will not seek reelection
WILMINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del, will forego reelection and retire at the conclusion of his term next year, he announced Monday. The senior senator was joined by his wife, Martha, … more
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Fire service in Somerset County raises alarm over its costs
PRINCESS ANNE — One week after the County Commissioners heard recommendations to improve medical emergency response, members of the Marion and Crisfield fire departments presented their … more
Preserving Cape Henlopen, electric vehicle infrastructure discussed in Delaware General Assembly
DOVER — Following community pushback last winter over the potential addition of a restaurant in Cape Henlopen State Park, Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, has introduced legislation to preserve the … more
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Racial Disparity in States' Victim Compensation Funds
The cold formality of the letter is seared in Debra Long’s memory. It began “Dear Claimant” and said her 24-year-old son, Randy, who was fatally shot in April 2006, was not an … more
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Salisbury Council cuts budget, gets tax hike to 5 cents
Salisbury City Council members plan to move forward with a city budget that includes increases to the property tax and water and sewer rates, but at lower amounts than originally proposed. After … more
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Shore political influence dealt blow with Sample-Hughes' ouster
When House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones named Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes as her caucus’ second-ranking leader in 2019, it was viewed as a political prize for the Mid- and Lower … more
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