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The governor’s recommended fiscal 2027 budget contains reductions in moneys to pay substitute teachers, which has raised concern among some legislators and education professionals. Are there enough substitute instructors available in Delaware? Are they getting paid adequately? What will happen if their funding gets cut?
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3/6/26
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“We must reform certificate of need to increase both access to and competition.” So said Gov. Matt Meyer, in his State of the State on Jan. 22, as he spoke about health care in Delaware.
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By Jane Brady
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3/5/26
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For once, I have to commend the majority of Dover City Council members for making the right decision Feb. 25 and striking down proposed Ordinance 2025-21, which was blatantly unconstitutional and would have cost the city of Dover thousands and thousands of dollars in legal fees that would have trickled down to the taxpayers.
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3/5/26
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Dover’s proposed and controversial pedestrian safety ordinance came to a halt during City Council’s meeting Feb. 25. The proposal, sponsored by Councilman David Anderson and city manager Dave Hugg, was shot down 6-3 after a three-and-a-half-hour discussion.
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3/5/26
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I agree 100% with Frank Daniels on the current chaos the Democrats are creating across our nation (“Why are Dems leading the current insurrection?”).
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3/4/26
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Snowstorm Hernando messed up a lot of people recently. My wife and I lost power, starting Feb. 22, and it was not restored until two nights later. For heat, we used a single, unvented, portable space heater with propane.
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By Arthur E. Sowers
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3/4/26
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What will the future hold for our kids, grandkids and especially those who live in poverty in Delaware?
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By Nancy Mercante
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3/4/26
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As Delaware marked its third official Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28, it’s important to recognize both the impact of rare conditions on our communities and the need to take action for patients and families.
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By Alek Lee
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3/4/26
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Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, not the president.
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By Sarah Burns
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3/4/26
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The lawmakers have either created or failed to address the issues regarding crime in Dover.
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3/3/26
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On Feb. 20, the Environmental Protection Agency weakened pollution limits for coal-burning power plants, allowing them to release more heavy metals — including mercury, a powerful neurotoxin linked to brain damage — into the atmosphere.
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3/3/26
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Have our Republicans in Congress read our Constitution lately or listened to the Congressional Budget Office? It doesn’t seem likely.
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By Doris W. Draper
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3/3/26
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On Feb. 26, Delaware Senate Bill 241 was introduced — and it is one of the most dangerous pieces of legislation our industry has faced in years.
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3/2/26
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Delaware is at a crossroad. Does it want to be a state that pursues economic growth, jobs and prosperity or does it want to follow the path of its Northeast neighbors and see jobs and economic growth flee elsewhere?
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By Marc Brown
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3/2/26
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Every year, a 24-hour giving event shows the world who Delaware is.
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By Tierra Fair and Jennifer Saienni
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3/2/26
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By Patty Starr and Craig Kurtzwell
Employer health benefits costs are rising faster than inflation and wage growth, putting continued pressure on employer-sponsored plans.
According to …
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3/1/26
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The artificial intelligence parade is on a roll! My question is, do they have any clue as to what they suggest is coming?
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2/27/26
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Recently, the chief of the Dover Fire Department asked the city for permission to place a fence around its firehouse and parking lot, due to theft, drug use and unauthorized visitors. Are you concerned about the prevalence of crime in the downtown areas of the capital city? Have you altered plans to visit there? How can Dover officials address this issue?
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2/27/26
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On Feb. 24, I attended President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, alongside my Republican and Democratic colleagues, plus millions of Americans watching at home.
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By Sen. Chris Coons
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2/27/26
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Schools have two charges: safety and learning. Delaware schools have failed on both counts. Letting kids leave school does not add safety.
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2/27/26
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