Sometimes, it’s better to step back and look some things over before taking a big leap. That is exactly what Dover’s Legislative, Finance and Administrative Committee decided to do when it came to awarding a new ambulance service contract to Ambulnz on March 12. Members voted to table any decision on a new provider until further information is gathered. The committee will be scheduling a special meeting to revisit the issue.
As Gov. John Carney delivered the final State of the State address of his tenure March 5, calls for a permanent and immediate cease-fire in Gaza rang through the chamber of the House of Representatives. The governor was interrupted five times as he delivered the annual speech, which took place in front of all 62 members of the General Assembly, his Cabinet members and every statewide elected official.
Voters on March 9 failed to approve two referendum items requested by the Smyrna School District. The roughly $8.6 million capital item was rejected by a vote of 1,079-874. The approximately $5.5 million operating expense item was defeated by a tally of 1,129-820.
Dover High had waited five decades to experience the sheer joy of this moment. And, when it finally — incredibly, remarkably — happened, the moment was every bit as thrilling as the Senators dreamed it would be. Storming back from an 11-point deficit, No. 2 Dover somehow pulled out a memorable 56-53 victory over No. 4 Salesianum to bring home the program’s long-awaited first state title at the Carpenter Center on March 9.
After a near-implementation of Medicare Advantage health coverage for state of Delaware retirees two years ago, as well as a large public outcry against it, the Delaware General Assembly is now considering two bills that seek to rebuild trust among those opponents. House Bill 281 would repeal that health care plan as an option for pensioners, while House Bill 282 would alter the makeup of the State Employee Benefits Committee. What are your thoughts about these proposals? How can the state move forward?
Many of us grew up with the comfort of knowing that there was a neighborhood pharmacy just a short distance from home. Unfortunately, we’re now looking at more and more areas that could be considered pharmacy deserts. A recent Delaware headline tells the story: “At least 11 pharmacies announced closures since October.”
I grew up on Long Island, New York, in Nassau County, home of Levittown, the original “suburbia.” Before that, she was mostly farmland and known for potatoes, Long Island ducklings, bluepoint oysters and littleneck clams. Sound familiar?
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An open letter to Delawareans: I’m not sure where to start, but in brief, the state of the union is a shambles!
When, in July 2022, the world-renowned Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art abruptly had its doors closed and the immense art collection kept from public view, Delmarva — not just Salisbury, Wicomico …
Which came first: the chicken or the egg? In the era of climate change, this age-old question has received a new face-lift. Now, it becomes, which came first: the rise in carbon dioxide or the rise in air temperature?
On Sunday, we begin our Seeds of Need series, focusing on poverty in Delaware. With the state’s official poverty rate totaling 9.4% in 2023, what can be done to aid those living in impoverishment? Are the programs currently available helping? Why or why not?
In the hushed corridors of American history, the shackles of slavery still echo. The echoes aren’t just whispers of a bygone era; they are the very foundation upon which racial economic disparities stand. Dr. Samuel B. Hoff’s Opinion (written during Black History Month of all times) argues that reparations for slavery are an impractical solution (“Regarding slavery reparations, repay with principles, policies").
A recent Opinion piece from my colleague Rep. Danny Short, R-Seaford, “Staff mandates for nursing homes would hurt patients,” rightfully noted concerns regarding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ federal staffing mandate for nursing homes.
American citizens should be able to listen to at least one presidential debate (though three past presidential debates have been known to have occurred in past election years).
I am a concerned Ocean Pines, Maryland, citizen who is appalled by the unsightly litter along our roads and waterways in our otherwise beautiful Eastern Shore. It’s time to actually do something to deal with this issue.
Why have we in Delaware been spared? Why has Rehoboth Beach been spared? Indeed, why has North Shores, that tiny dot on the map attached to Rehoboth Beach, been spared?
Mr. Jeff Hague’s Opinion was void of fact checking (“Biden to blame for much of nation’s problems"). Yes, Donald Trump is entitled to due process. He was not entitled to make up new rules of how to reverse an election loss that led to many of his 91 felony charges.
If our Delaware politicians keep kicking the can down the road and not concentrating on solving the $8 billion deficit that the state retirees’ fund is experiencing, then who will solve this problem?
Gov. John Carney reflected on the accomplishments of his administration, while emphasizing his final priorities as Delaware’s chief executive during the last State of the State address of his tenure March 5.
State Treasurer Colleen Davis has officially endorsed Sen. Sarah McBride in her pursuit for Delaware’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, she announced March 4. On the steps of Legislative Hall, the two-term treasurer pledged support for the Wilmington Democrat, less than a week after ending her own campaign for Congress amid personal and family health challenges.
Residents have expressed concern about a Springboard Village for homeless individuals being developed in the city since it was discussed for the first time at a City Council meeting in January. On Feb. 28, council held a workshop to discuss updates on the pallet-style lodgings.
Delaware Superior Court recently struck down permanent absentee and early-voting laws for general elections, ruling on a complaint that the policies violate the state constitution. Judge Mark Conner’s decision was quickly appealed by the Department of Justice, though, with Attorney General Kathy Jennings calling the lawsuit “wrong on its merits and politically extreme on its face.” How do you feel about this case? How should voting move forward in this pivotal election year?
I think one of the most perplexing questions today is why so many of our countrymen and -women want to be on the side of someone they see as a strong man, without really questioning whether he is right or wrong, lucid or incoherent.
The Alabama Supreme Court, citing Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, has ruled that the frozen embryos used in IVF (in vitro fertilization) are children and entitled to all the protections …
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