The physician-assisted suicide bill, which passed through the state legislature, has been vetoed by Governor John Carney. (Photo by Syda Productions/Adobe Stock)

Carney vetoes assisted suicide bill, Dems could try override

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

A bill that passed through the Delaware General Assembly and was set to become law and allow physician-assisted suicide has been vetoed by Gov. John Carney. In a written statement, the Democrat governor said throughout his tenure, he’s consistently opposed legalizing this end-of-life option.  “I have always recognized, and do today, that this is a deeply personal issue,” he stated. …

Gov. Carney's State of the State address will be rescheduled to a later date.

Carney’s illness delays State of the State Address

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

The annual State of the State Address from Delaware Governor John Carney has been postponed. Thursday’s 2 p.m. meeting is cancelled due to Carney being sick. A statement from the Governor’s Office says that Carney “has a fever and mild symptoms, but is in good spirits.” The address will be rescheduled at a later date, to be determined. 2023 Address: …

Gov. Carney announced his education investments, which are centered on teacher salary and opportunity funding. (Jarek Rutz/Delaware LIVE News)

Carney to raise teacher salaries 9% starting in 2023-24

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Classroom teachers in Delaware’s public schools will receive a 9% increase in their salary next school year. Others who work in education will receive a 3% raise. Those announcements came Tuesday from Education Secretary Mark Holodick during an event in which Gov. John Carney detailed the money he was investing in public education in next year’s budget, which starts July …