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Delaware primary voting: eyes on governor, mayor races

Jarek RutzGovernment

  Michael Rodriguez of Newark thought Delaware’s two leading gubernatorial candidates – Matt Meyer and Bethany Hall-Long – led campaigns that were too distasteful to vote for.  So the 34-year-old voted for environmentalist Colin O’Mara in Tuesday’s primary elections at North Star Elementary School in Hockessin.  “I’m a Democrat, but I absolutely respect bipartisanship,” he said. “I think that’s the …

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Del. primary is Tuesday, with early voting until Sunday

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Government

Delaware’s primary is Tuesday, Sept. 10, featuring dozens of races pitting Republicans against Republicans and Democrats against Democrats. Some people have already voted via absentee ballots and in early voting. RELATED: Elections error changed registration for 750 Delaware voters  The marquee vote is the Democratic primary for governor, which features two well-known figures – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer …

Delaware candidates want their campaign signs to stand out. (Ken Mammarella photo)

What gov, lt gov candidates want to say in campaign signs

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

  Campaign signs are all about name recognition. Even when they’re placed to catch the attention of drivers waiting at red lights or stop signs, there’s not much time to absorb more than a few words. True, bigger signs may have a photo or more words. IN THE NEWS: Ursuline plans adjacent performing arts, community space DelawareLive reached out to …

Gov. John Carney, Education Secretary Mark Holodick, and Chief Equity Officer James Simmons published a joint letter to outline the key points of the Wilmington Learning Collaborative (Unsplash)

State Ed. officials plug Wilmington Learning Collaborative agreement

Jarek RutzDelaware Live, Education, Headlines

The Wilmington Learning Collaborative will hold its second community meeting since it released its draft agreement on on Tuesday, June 21. The event will be at Warner Elementary School in Wilmington from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It’s billed as an opportunity for people to learn more about the agreement that will guide the efforts of the state and the …

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Pete du Pont remembered as great governor, even better dad

Charles MegginsonCulture, Headlines

He was a tonic in human form – a stimulant for all who had the pleasure of his company. That’s how Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post columnist George Will described the late Pierre “Pete” du Pont Friday.  Hundreds gathered at the Playhouse on Rodney Square in the Hotel duPont for a celebration of life service nearly a year after the former …

John Carney wearing a suit and tie

Gov’s budget proposal nears $5 billion; includes raises for all state employees

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Gov. John Carney (D) on Thursday introduced his proposed FY 2023 operating budget/Stacey Hofmann Gov. John Carney’s $4.99 billion proposed budget for 2023 includes raises for all state employees, increased opportunity funding for schools in low-income areas, continued investment in clean water and economic development initiatives and funding for the construction of three new schools and two courthouses. What the …

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Pastors to sue Gov. Carney over future emergency worship restrictions

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Pastor Alan Hines of Townsend Church and Pastor David Landow of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Wilmington will announce a lawsuit against Gov. John Carney on Dec. 1 aimed at barring future emergency orders on churches. Photo by Shelagh Murphy on Pexels. Two pastors on Dec. 1 will announce a lawsuit against Gov. John Carney relating to his pandemic-era restrictions on …

Ruth Ann Minner wearing a suit and tie smiling and looking at the camera

Former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner dies at 86

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Ruth Ann Minner, Delaware’s first female governor, died Thursday at age 86. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor. Former Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner has died at age 86. The Milford Democrat was Delaware’s first female governor,  serving 2001-09.  She previously served as the state’s lieutenant governor from 1993 until 2001. Before that, she represented the Milford/Slaughter Beach …