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Handgun permit, training bill returns to Senate for vote on changes

After hours of wrangling over 11 proposed amendments Thursday, a bill requiring a permit and training to buy a handgun…

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Katie Kazimir posted at 5:58 pm

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You’ll probably pay more for beach parking this year

Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches are increasing parking rates this summer, with Rehoboth and Dewey officials citing increased health insurance…

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Katie Kazimir posted at 9:25 am

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Legislators briefed on landmark school funding report

Delaware’s lawmakers got their first taste Thursday of a landmark, 200-page report from the American Institutes for Research that suggested…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 4:38 pm

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DART changes affect dozens of routes, starting May 19

Dozens of of DART routes are being changed starting May 19, affecting prominent destinations like Delaware Park, Christiana Hospital, Christiana…

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Ken Mammarella posted at 1:06 pm

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Despite financial concerns, bill giving free meals to all students moves on

A proposed law in Delaware would provide free breakfast and lunch to all students – with a price tag of…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 6:24 pm

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GOP senators: Hecklers, smirking legislators ’embarrassment’

Republican senators said Tuesday they were disappointed at the hecklers interrupting Gov. John Carney’s last State of the State speech …

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Betsy Price posted at 2:52 pm

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Committee releases bills to combat trafficking, ammo theft

Prostitution and gun ammo were the odd couple of topics to be handled in Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing. House…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 2:48 pm

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2 senators battle over dueling school safety resolutions

On the day Gov. John Carney preached the impact of working together in his State of the State address, the…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 10:15 am

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GOP senators: Hecklers, smirking legislators ’embarrassment’

Republican senators said Tuesday they were disappointed at the hecklers interrupting Gov. John Carney’s last State of the State speech …

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Betsy Price posted at 7:43 pm

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Bill giving teachers 1-for-1 sick day donation heads to House

A buy-one-get-two deal is a bargain at a grocery store, but not so ideal for teachers looking to exchange days…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 5:48 pm

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Carney’s State of State, despite hecklers, focuses forward

Gov. John Carney’s last State of the State speech, meant to be a review of his administration’s achievements and a…

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Betsy Price posted at 2:42 pm

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Bill capping car dealership processing fees head to House

Whether it be buying tickets to a favorite artist or sports team, paying a parking ticket, or even gifting a…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 12:40 pm

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Task force redefining ‘firearm’ moves closer to decision

A task force charged with updating the state’s definition of “firearm” plans to take one more look next week at…

Jarek Rutz posted at 4:33 pm

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New bill could penalize those lying about service animal

A proposed law in Delaware would punish residents who lie about their animal being a service or assistance animal. Sponsored…

Jarek Rutz posted at 12:54 pm

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New bill would give flag to service member’s next of kin

A new bill headed to the General Assembly would immediately provide next of kin of Delaware National Guard, fire or…

Jarek Rutz posted at 12:58 pm

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Kent parents go to jail for life for torturing their children

A Kent County couple who withheld food from their two children, then would force feed them and also violently and…

Betsy Price posted at 4:36 pm

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Delaware DOJ to appeal absentee, early voting ruling

The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling on absentee and early…

Jarek Rutz posted at 4:31 pm

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Politicians react to court striking absentee, early voting laws 

A ruling by the Delaware Superior Court that restricts early and absentee voting – a highly contentious aspect of the…

Jarek Rutz posted at 4:00 pm

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LegHall parking deck designers recommend street crossing

Architects designing the proposed parking deck at Delaware Legislative Hall today recommended using a raised street crossing rather than tunnel…

Betsy Price posted at 2:38 pm

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Newark: inclusionary zoning could boost affordable housing

Johanna Voynak knows from first hand experience the pitfalls faced because of a lack of affordable housing. She has been…

Katie Kazimir posted at 3:35 pm

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Public Health seeks $3.5 million more in 2025 state budget

Editor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect that Medicaid is not overseen by Public Health The Delaware Division…

Jarek Rutz posted at 3:57 pm

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Del. ranked 49th in passenger fatalities in car crashes

Delaware ranks 49th – and it’s better to be at the bottom of this list – of the most dangerous…

Ken Mammarella posted at 2:51 pm

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Retirees to health insurance committee: Thank you.

A joint meeting of the House and Senate health committees only needed half the time it had allotted to listen…

Betsy Price posted at 5:49 pm

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Education groups costing ⅓ of state budget face JFC

Education – what one legislator called the most important investment by the state – consumed Wednesday’s Joint Finance Committee hearing…

Jarek Rutz posted at 5:47 pm

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    Clubhouse talk – preseason baseball rankings

    Spring sports season right around the corner. After being inside all winter for sports it’s always refreshing to get out
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    Georgetown Fire

    March 17, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a mobile home
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    State Police Investigating Fatal Crash on I-495

    The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early this morning on I-495 in Wilmington that left
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    Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Dover

    The Delaware State Police continues to investigate a Dover area crash that occurred on March 3, 2024, after 85-year-old Joyce
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    Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Dover

    The Delaware State Police continues to investigate a Dover area crash that occurred on March 3, 2024, after 85-year-old Joyce
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    *Update – Missing Person Found* State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Dover Woman

    The Gold Alert issued on March 14, 2024, by the Delaware State Police Troop 9 for Isabella Twardus has been
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    *Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Stanton

    The Delaware State Police have identified 24-year-old Matthew Iannone of Claymont, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal
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    DNREC details how wind farm cable will come ashore in park

    State officials this week laid out the way they expect transmission lines from an offshore wind farm to be installed
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    Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offender

    The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after they
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    Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offender

    The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after they
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