The substance abuse and mental health problem we are facing will continue to grow until we find an aggressive, comprehensive solution that has proven success and long-term benefits for this community.
Delaware’s government has made decisions in successive legislative sessions with regard to energy that impact the poorest of our citizens most negatively. Those families in our state that struggle with the costs of basic necessities, such as food and housing, are now going to face additional costs for electricity and transportation.
On behalf of the members of the Delaware Association for Home & Community Care and the tens of thousands of medically complex children and adults who rely on home care services, thank you to the Delaware legislature for supporting home care in the 2025 budget.
OPINION
The cost of health care is out of control. In the current fiscal year, the state of Delaware is spending nearly $2 billion on Medicaid and insurance plans for state employees and retirees — a $200 million increase over fiscal year 2024. Gov. John Carney has repeatedly called the growth of health care expenditures “unsustainable,” and he’s right.
OPINION
In the First State, the summer is peak time for locally grown produce and grains. However, the recent drought has impacted farmers getting food from the fields to the tables. As of June 30, the crop with the poorest conditions in Delaware has been corn. Ten percent of the crop conditions were very poor, and 22% were poor, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Crop Progress and Condition Report for Delaware. However, all the farmers’ prayers were answered. After the dry spell, rainfall hit. How has this summer’s weather impacted you?
OPINION
After reading through all the material about Policy 6103, I find it hard to believe that the Milford school board would even consider this. Do we really need to revert back to the times of censorship, when books were being burned, and we were restricted to what we could say, write or read?
OPINION
With oppressive, potentially dangerous heat and humidity in mid-July, Sussex County offered its facilities to help the public cool off. County officials announced that several cooling stations were designated July 15-17, as National Weather Service forecasters predicted temperatures into the mid- and upper 90s. Heat indexes were expected to hit well over 100 degrees.
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The President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities simply wants to say thank you. While many have suggested that they comprehend the importance of America’s HBCUs, no administration — and we do mean no administration, in the history of our republic — has done more for these schools than the Biden-Harris administration.
It was with great relief that, though after 10 p.m. July 15, we learned that the Milford school board would not be voting on the Board Policy 6103 revision as presented. Previously speaking against this revision, the Youth & School Officials Action Group of Speak Out Against Hate applauds the decision to table it and create a committee composed of teachers, staff, students, administrators and community members.
Matt Meyer has a clear vision for Delaware (mattmeyer.org/vision-of-delaware) Throughout his career, he has shown that he can implement his ideas.
Elisa Diller, Mary Graham, Karen Peterson and Robert Hall of Retirees Investing in Social Equity Delaware wrote an Opinion on July 17 to share the group’s thanks after its extensive battle with the state regarding retiree health care benefits.
Access to credit is a cornerstone for economic empowerment and community growth. As the executive director of the Delaware Charter Schools Network, I understand the impact financial stability has on our families’ success and, by extension, our students’.
As the presidential election campaign heats up, media coverage suggests that Americans are hopelessly divided and headed for a difficult fall — perhaps also a tense January 2025.
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In our current society, there are a multitude of pressures, from academic performance to social dynamics to personal growth, that have created an unprecedented mental health crisis that demands our attention. Mental health diagnoses, such as anxiety, depression and stress, have been increasing among school-age children. These directly affect students’ academic performance and well-being.
During the televised debate, President Joe Biden made a reference to the legal problems that Donald Trump has. Then, Trump made a remark referring to problems that President Biden will have if he wins the election.
In June, the resolution to call for a convention of states was voted on in the Delaware Senate. Through conversations with many opponents of the resolution, it is clear that many Delawareans are confused about what the convention of states movement is looking for.
OPINION
It’s not just presidential candidates who are old.
Based on my own data, nearly 20% of House of Representatives and Senate members are 70 or older, compared with about 6% who are under 40.
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OPINION
Can you still use a check to make purchases? In increasing numbers of stores across the U.S., the answer is no. The large retailer Target stopped accepting checks July 15. It follows decisions a decade earlier by supermarket chains Whole Foods and Aldi to no longer accept this form of payment.
OPINION
It would appear that Senate Bill 265 gives Delmarva Power an automatic 10% raise, in perpetuity, every three years, with no outlet for public scrutiny!
OPINION
The Delaware Coalition for Open Government asks you to veto Senate Bill 313, specifically because the amendment to Section 122(18) of the Delaware General Corporation Law essentially can render shareholder voting rights meaningless.
OPINION
As the presidential election campaign heats up, media coverage suggests that Americans are hopelessly divided and headed for a difficult fall — perhaps also a tense January 2025.
OPINION
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump on Saturday added more fuel to an already fiery election season. In this case, political violence was carried out against the party that is most often found espousing it. The incident shows how uncontrollable political violence can be — and how dangerous the current times are for America.
OPINION
The Rehoboth Beach Patrol has confirmed that the three species of jellyfish and one close cousin common along Delaware’s coast have arrived earlier than usual this year. But the lifeguards and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control also note that the number of injuries has remained flat.
OPINION
The wheels — and earth movers — officially got into motion on the $40 million East Camden Bypass on July 8, aiming to ease congestion and improve safety for all modes of transportation.
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