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Delaware Sen. Tom Carper signs on to bipartisan wildlife recovery bill
WILMINGTON — U.S. Sen.  Tom Carper, D-Del, has signed onto the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, which would dedicate $1.4 billion annually to locally led efforts to help at-risk … more
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Delaware lawmakers recognize National Nurses Month
DOVER—Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long signed a proclamation Wednesday recognizing the month of May as Nurses Month in the First State. Lt. Gov. Hall-Long, Delaware’s first nurse turned … more
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Kent County’s Angel to participate in Leadership Institute
DOVER – Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Allan Angel will be participating in the 18th Annual County Leadership Institute, a rigorous program developed by the National Association of … more
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Second annual Delaware Flood Awareness Week begins Monday
Gov. John Carney has proclaimed next week Delaware Flood Awareness Week, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency. more
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Delaware River & Bay Authority meeting Tuesday
NEW CASTLE – A public Board meeting of the Commissioners of the Delaware River & Bay Authority will be held Tuesday. more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Three zero-emission vehicle bills voted through committee in Delaware's General Assembly
DOVER—Lawmakers from both houses of Delaware’s General Assembly debated legislation regarding the state’s push toward zero-emission vehicle standards Wednesday. The three … more
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Delaware Sen. Tom Carper named to Biden for President National Advisory Board
WILMINGTON—U.S. Sen. Tom Carper has been named to the National Advisory Board for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. The board consists of a select group of national … more
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Voters pick school board leaders in First State Tuesday
Overhaul and tweaking of curriculum, school safety and security and addressing the shortage of teachers were among the issues on the minds of voters as they went to the polls Tuesday in board of … more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Bill to require property reassessment every five years advancing in Delaware's General Assembly
DOVER — Under a proposal in Delaware’s House of Representatives, each of the state’s three counties would be required to reassess property values once every five years. House … more
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Photo Gallery: RISE Delaware protests Medicare Advantage outside Legislative Hall
DOVER — Despite the rain, more than 150 individuals attended Tuesday’s RISE Delaware rally against the state’s potential adoption of a Medicare Advantage plan for retirees. The … more
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Mayor Christiansen eyes Dover’s future with a nod to the past
DOVER — The city is undergoing some growing pains, and despite facing several challenging issues, there are still many reasons for optimism, Mayor Robin Christiansen said in his State of the … more
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Delaware flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Texas mass shooting victims
WILMINGTON—Following the May 6 mass shooting in Allen, Texas, Gov. John Carney announced Monday that all U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings will be flown at half-staff until sunset May … more
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Georgetown salutes agency’s commitment to rooting out poverty
Georgetown Mayor Bill West, on behalf of Town Council, used a proclamation Monday to recognize the First State Community Action Agency for its 58-year commitment to eliminate causes of poverty, while promoting self-pride and sustainability. more
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Scott ends her service on Crisfield City Council
CRISFIELD — After nearly seven years of combined service to the Crisfield City Council Charlotte Scott attended her final meeting April 26  having moved to a new home outside of Princess … more
Princess Anne seeks to hold tax rate, increase police budget; hearing May 15
PRINCESS ANNE — Following their first work session to prepare for fiscal year 2024 Town Commissioners reviewed a spending plan that would be near $3.6 million or about 1% more than the current … more
Princess Anne Commissioner Frederick censured for third time
PRINCESS ANNE — Town Commissioner Lionel Frederick was again censured by the board of commissioners — the second time this year and the third since being elected in June 2014. The … more
10-cent property tax hike clears Salisbury council hurdle
With deadlines looming to balance and adopt a fiscal 2024 budget, Salisbury City Council members are looking at ways to make up a revenue shortfall, including implementing a 10-cent property tax … more
Delaware lawmakers introduce bill to protect families from lead-based paint exposure
WILMINGTON—Sen. Sarah McBride announced the introduction of legislation Monday that takes a proactive, preventative approach to address lead exposure in the First State. Accompanied with … more
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Delaware governor recognizes Public Service Recognition Week
DOVER — Gov. John Carney signed a proclamation Monday recognizing May 7 through 13 as Public Service Recognition week. The proclamation honored government employees who provide valuable … more
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Giving up the gavel: Sudler reflects on his pioneering council presidency
DOVER — Roy Sudler Jr. can appreciate his unique place in Dover’s history in serving as the city’s first Black city council president over the past two years. He also thanks many … more
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