I believe the Opinion by Rep. Mike Smith, R-Pike Creek, is an excellent explanation of decoupling and why Delaware should not do it. more

As someone who had the privilege of working for one of Delaware’s greatest governors, Mike Castle, I learned early on that good policy is about balance — balancing our budget, our economy and our reputation as a state that means business. more

The roughly 42 million Americans who rely on food stamps did not receive their Nov. 1 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, as the government shutdown dragged on. more

As temperatures are cooling throughout fall, forecasters are cautiously predicting that less snow may cover Delaware during winter 2025-26 than did so last year. Regardless of that outlook, are you preparing for the season? How do you plan for icy commutes, closed schools and packed supermarkets? Do you believe state emergency officials do enough when large storms are expected? more

Imagine a downtown where the lights shine brighter because the city finally believed in itself, a place alive with residents, performances, and purpose. Picture this: a crisp December evening in … more

Two decades ago, Delaware joined other states in deciding to interfere in energy markets, passing laws mandating the ever-increasing use of wind and solar, setting energy efficiency goals and creating a tax on carbon dioxide emissions. more

Gov. Matt Meyer, in your Oct. 31 press release, you said, “We’re staring down a $400 million shortfall because Washington keeps handing out tax breaks to the wealthy while working people get left behind.” more

On Nov. 8, the John J. Williams Conference Center and Museum had its grand opening. The family home of U.S. Sen. John J. Williams and his wife, Elsie Williams, is now a museum and conference center on State Street in Millsboro. more

Congratulations, Gov. Matt Meyer, on taking the recommendation published in the March 2024 medical school feasibility study, commissioned by the Sussex Economic Development Action Committee, to establish a medical school by partnering with an existing one and creating a branch campus in Delaware. more

In Delaware, small businesses are the heart of our communities. No group represents this better than our local, independent pharmacies. They’re often the first call for parents with sick children, older adults managing chronic conditions or small-business owners balancing their health and their livelihoods. more

Recently, Gov. Matt Meyer established and appointed the first members to the Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force. more

Frank Daniels’ recent anti-Democrat, anti-Zohran Mamdani, anti-anti-Donald Trump, antigovernment and anti-freedom of religion Opinion was a trainwreck full of bigoted, prejudicial and kangaroo court judgments, accusations and opinions (“Is Mamdani a communist, a terrorist or both?”). more

In the wake of the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney, it is time to blame the real creators of the criminal activity by the president, his allies in government and the “Make America Great Again” movement. more

For decades, people with disabilities were kept apart from their communities and not given choices about their lives. more

The state being potentially short on cash is not a comfortable position to be in. And so, it should be a reminder that, when individuals find themselves in exactly the same situation, they do what is necessary: Contain costs. more

A poorly conceived proposal to eviscerate the highlight of the Delaware high school athletic year awaits consideration by the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association board Nov. 13. The board should avoid hasty action and halt the idea. more

The answer to the question, “While Republicans and Democrats are busy pointing fingers during the government shutdown, who do you think is hurt most?” is very simple. It’s every American. more

Harry C. McSherry, who died in 1978, was a longtime editor/writer for the Delaware State News, dating back to its days as a weekly. This column, under his “Seen and Heard” logo, was … more

Hello, council members! Constituents are asking that, as council considers the proposed ordinance addressing pedestrian and traffic safety, it carefully reviews the policy’s legal and practical implications before any final decision is made. more

On behalf of my constituents in Dover, I’m urging you to support a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal government and restore government functions. more