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Sussex residents to get property reassessment values in fall

The homeowners of Sussex County can expect to receive the long-awaited letters of property reassessment this fall. “Kent County is


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Jarek Rutz posted at 9:51 am

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State moves to control hospital budgets to lower health costs

Delaware’s hospitals soon could be governed by a politically appointed state board charged with examining and approving hospital budgets and


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Betsy Price posted at 7:24 am

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Drug Take Back Day: Free, responsible disposal system

Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at locations statewide between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27,


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Ken Mammarella posted at 4:27 pm

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Environmental bill would ban six-pack plastic rings in 2025

As cities and states across the county have been taking measures in recent years like banning plastic bags and styrofoam


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Jarek Rutz posted at 12:31 pm

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Memorial Bridge ‘dolphins’ designed to stop ships like Dali

Could it happen here? That’s the question Delawareans have been asking since watching the horrific images of the Francis Scott


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Peter Osborne posted at 12:50 pm

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Experts: ‘Unauditable’ Delaware unemployment fund brings risk

Delaware’s hefty unemployment insurance fund appears to be poorly managed, in need of more staff, and may not be able


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Karl Baker posted at 9:41 am

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Ditch the lines and try DMV on the Go through October 31

Skip the endless lines and the alphabet and numerical soup of tickets that a standard trip to the DMV brings.


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Jarek Rutz posted at 9:30 am

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New McDonald’s on Concord Pike rethinks busy drive-thru

McDonald’s wants to rebuild its Concord Pike restaurant, destroyed by fire in January, in a way that will reduce a


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Ken Mammarella posted at 5:26 pm

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Hearing: Nothing but love for affordable housing bills

The words “love fest” and “legislative hearing” rarely appear together, but that was the tone  during a Delaware Senate Housing


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Peter Osborne posted at 5:04 pm

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House calls for state to let banks finance cannabis businesses

A bill that would help cannabis-related businesses with financing and accounting was passed unanimously by the state House Thursday. House


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Jarek Rutz posted at 4:46 pm

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Biden visits left Delaware police with $400K bill

President Joe Biden’s frequent trips back to his home state have become routine to most Delawareans more than three years


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Jacob Owens posted at 4:16 pm

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Homeless rights bill: so hot, debate continued

After yet another long public hearing March 27 about the Homeless Bill of Rights legislation, the House Judiciary Committee recessed


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Peter Osborne posted at 10:58 am

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Bill to pump $100 million into Medicaid seems set to roll

Delaware hospitals have agreed to fork over a 3.58% tax on patient revenues so the state can qualify for another…

Betsy Price posted at 5:28 pm

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College sexual assault prevention training could be required

A bill aimed at reducing the widespread problem of sexual assault on college campuses soared through the House Education Committee…

Jarek Rutz posted at 4:37 pm

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Bill making javelin DIAA event moves on; some coaches object

A bill that would permit scholastic track and field competitions to include the javelin event passed the Senate Tuesday –…

Jarek Rutz posted at 3:55 pm

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Bill would OK using taxpayer $$$ to help Delawareans buy EV chargers

After pushback about how Delaware will pay for it, a bill creating a rebate program to help residents buy electric…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1:36 pm

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Rezoning plan withdrawal isn’t end of New Castle County land use debate

New Castle County’s biggest political firestorm in recent years erupted last fall when hundreds of concerned residents packed into government…

Karl Baker posted at 7:00 am

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Delaware 8th state to legalize natural organic reduction

A law that would put Delaware in a class with seven other states offering a unique burial method passed the…

Jarek Rutz posted at 4:48 pm

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Death penalty bills would codify Supreme Court’s 2016 ban

Two bills moving through the General Assembly officially will ban the death penalty in Delaware. Both are sponsored by Sen.…

Katie Kazimir posted at 4:12 pm

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Bill: Stop forcing docs to report people who could black out

State law now requires doctors to report people who have medical conditions that may cause them to lose consciousness to…

Katie Kazimir posted at 1:55 pm

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Bill raising fines for ignoring emergency vehicles moves on

Drivers who don’t move over for emergency vehicles would face stricter penalties under House Bill 329. The bill passed through…

Katie Kazimir posted at 7:31 pm

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Delaware won’t have a presidential primary this year.

A bill to eliminate the 2024 Delaware presidential primary on Tuesday passed both the House and Senate with little opposition…

Katie Kazimir posted at 5:54 pm

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Hunting game birds on Sunday one pen stroke away from legal

Sunday fun day for outdoor sportsmen and women may soon include hunting game birds, if House Bill 271 is signed…

Katie Kazimir posted at 5:28 pm

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Alcohol delivery bill fails despite data showing support

A bill that would allow Delawareans to have alcohol shipped directly to their home had its “part 2” Tuesday after…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2:54 pm

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