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State rep’s comments about Israel draw attention, comment

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

As Delaware Republicans release statements of adamant support for Israel after the deadly Hamas attack there, one Democrat is drawing a lot of attention for her refusal to do so. State Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, D-Newark, said in an email circulated among members of the Delaware General Assembly that she was shocked by what she saw when she visited the Delaware …

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Jane Brady joins A Better Delaware as board co-chair

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

A familiar face will join the board of A Better Delaware. Jane Brady, a former Delaware Superior Court Judge and three-term state attorney general will become co-chair along with founder Chris Kenny of the organization’s board. A Better Delaware describes itself as a non-partisan public policy and political advocacy organization that supports pro-growth, pro-jobs policies as well as greater transparency …

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School board elections open to voters Tuesday

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

  After weeks of candidates campaigning, Delaware’s 38 school board candidates face the voters Tuesday, May 10. Polls open on May 10 at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. While school board elections typically draw only 10% of the available voters, many Delaware organizations are hoping for a higher turnout this year. Jane Brady, chairwoman of the Delaware State …

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Conservatives marshal forces as school board elections near

Charles MegginsonEducation, Headlines

Republicans are going all in this year to support their candidates for school board elections that take place in three weeks.  The Delaware State Republican Party is sponsoring a “Super Saturday Day of Action” Saturday to encourage volunteers to meet candidates and help them campaign The right-wing Patriots of Delaware this week sent out an email saying “it’s time to …

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State GOP to host inaugural Constitution Day Friday in Dover

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

The Delaware State Republican Party will hold an inaugural Constitution Day Friday. Photo by Brian K. Leonard   The Delaware State Republican Party will host its inaugural Constitution Day celebration Friday, Sept. 17, in Dover. Constitution Day is a federal observance day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787 in Philadelphia.  Delaware Republican Party chairwoman …