The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles has launched a new webpage to provide easy access to services for veterans. Services provided on the webpage include driver license renewal for active-duty service members, applications for military, handicap and traditional license plates and a veteran ID card application portal. The site also includes a link to apply for the state’s ‘Heroes on …
Del. utility workers fight labeling as federal contractors, vaccine mandate
Delaware utility workers say they rarely work for the federal government and should not be included in vaccine mandate. Photo by American Public Power Association/Unsplash Local utility workers are talking to their unions and elected officials about how to change their designation as federal contractors who must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4, 2022. The workers say they aren’t …
State hopes to inspire Delawareans to plant tree for every resident
Delaware has a new initiative to add to the state’s number of trees. Photo by Felix Mittermeier/Pexels In the state’s new initiative to plant a tree for every Delawarean, 20,110 are in the ground or will be soon. That leaves about 950,000 trees yet to be planted. The Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative, called TEDI for show, was announced …
Carney extends school mask mandate through Feb. 8
State mask regulations will remain in place at Delaware schools through Feb. 8. Faculty, staff, students and visitors in Delaware’s K-12 public and private schools will be required to wear masks inside school buildings until at least Feb. 8, 2022. Gov. John Carney announced Wednesday that he will extend the emergency mandate in order to keep children protected against …
New laws: Police use of force, interrogation records, juvenile mug shots
A raft of criminal justice bills were signed into law this week. Photo by Pexels. Eight pieces of legislation aimed at reforming Delaware’s criminal justice system were signed into law this week. The bills will expand mandatory reviews of police use-of-force incidents, mandate the recording of interrogations, prohibit the publication of children’s mugshots, end the prosecution of children under 12 …
Delaware State Fair announces headline entertainment for 2022
The Delaware State Fair says Sam Hunt, Nelly, Toby Mac and ZZ Top will headline the 2022 event. Photo by Scott Evers The 2022 Delaware State Fair’s concert lineup will feature such big names as Sam Hunt, Nelly, Toby Mac and ZZ Top. And don’t worry — the beloved annual demolition derby will be back, too. The State Fair …
Senate cancels session, asks former judge for advice on ousting McGuiness
Democratic Party legislators have asked former Superior Court Judge Randy Holland, right, to help it determine how to handle the case of state Auditor Kathleen McGuiness. The State Senate has canceled today’s special session. The session would have brought senators to Legislative Hall to consider a resolution asking the Delaware Supreme Court to provide guidance on the General Assembly’s authority …
Senate to meet Tuesday to seek advice on removing McGuiness
UPDATE: The Senate canceled its session and will seek advice. The State Senate will convene Tuesday to consider a resolution requesting the Delaware Supreme Court issue an advisory opinion on the General Assembly’s authority to remove beleaguered State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. They will convene at 4 p.m. and the proceedings will be live-streamed on the General Assembly website. …
Kenny Family ShopRites to mark 25th anniversary with mural unveiling
Mural by Delaware artist Christian Kanienberg and his company Wish. Photo courtesy of Delaware Supermarkets Inc. Kenny Family ShopRite Stores of Delaware will celebrate their 25th year in business by unveiling a new mural at their Stanton location. The ribbon-cutting will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10. at the Stanton ShopRite, 1600 W. Newport Pike. It The will kick …
Permanent school mask mandate is on hold – for now
Some interpreted a DOE regulation to mean masks would be permanently required in schools. Photo by Rodnae Productions on Pexels. A regulation that many interpreted to mean Delaware schools would indefinitely require mask-wearing is on hold — for now. A proposed amendment to Delaware Administrative Code 815 — the rule schools follow for health examinations and screenings — would have …