We have the two “bros,” Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth, playing at war as if it were a video game, unimpeded by Congress. more

The United States of America was once the most admired and loved country in the world. Then came Donald Trump. more

From past experiences, an increase in tobacco taxes does not have the effect that lawmakers plan. more

Homelessness in Sussex County is not a Georgetown problem. It’s not a Seaford problem. It’s not a Rehoboth problem. It’s not a Millsboro problem. It is a countywide problem — yet it is not addressed at the county level. more

We are fortunate in Delaware to have forward-looking, knowledgeable leaders who pay attention to scientific evidence that the Earth is warming faster than predicted. more

There is so much I, as a reader of the Daily State News, do not know about the situation described in the letter from Mr. John Drennen, regarding the Dover man convicted on gun and drug charges being sentenced to 40 months, which Mr. Drennen regards as too lenient (“Judges’ lenient sentences deserve harsh criticism”). more

Let me begin by saying that I am not the author of the following, simply the reporter of what I believe to be a very serious problem that scares our nation. more

For 30 years, I had the privilege of serving Delaware students as a public educator and coach at Polytech High School. In that time, I watched thousands of students — including my own four children — grow, mature and find their paths. more

Pending state Senate confirmation, Robert Storch has been selected to lead Delaware’s new, independent Office of the Inspector General — a long-overdue step forward for transparency and accountability in state government. more

With 1,585 individuals experiencing homelessness in Delaware, this is a 16% increase since last year. And children make up 27% of that population. more

On Memorial Day, as our members do three times a year, Chapter 850 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will read the names of 44 Kent Countians who paid the ultimate price in conflicts since the Korean War. more

House Bill 215 calls for increases to Delaware’s tobacco tax, raising the cigarette tax to $3.60 a pack (up from $2.10) and upping the rates for other products, as well. The proposal’s backers say its benefits would be a reduction in tobacco use and related illnesses. It would also bring in millions in new revenue for the state. Do you agree with this legislation? more

The new nomination by Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer of Mr. Robert Storch for inspector general sounds more like a patronage job. more

Living in Dover, I appreciate the intent behind House Bill 135 and the concern for individuals experiencing homelessness. However, good intentions alone do not make good policy. more

Alerts about unsanctioned gatherings prompted the Kent County Department of Community Services to close its three county parks and the city of Dover to close similar sites at 3 p.m. Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. more

On Thursday, April 16, the Delaware Senate’s Labor Committee hearing on Senate Bill 272 should have been a moment for thoughtful debate and careful consideration. Instead, it raised a far more troubling question: What happens when the overwhelming majority speaks out and lawmakers don’t listen? more

By John Parker and Justin Nowakowski Around the world, people plan to plant more than 1 trillion trees this decade in an ambitious effort to slow climate change and reduce biodiversity loss. But … more

In 93% of child sexual abuse cases, the child knows the person who harmed him or her. The predator is often a relative, a coach, an educator or someone the family invited into their lives, trusted with their child and had no reason to doubt. more

As a young reporter covering the police beat in the 1960s, I learned quickly that crime is not abstract. more

In Delaware’s 41st Representative District, we often hear the word “service” during election season, but for Doug Conaway, it is a lifelong commitment. more