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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 2 weeks ago

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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 2 weeks ago

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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…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 2 weeks ago

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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…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 2 weeks ago

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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…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 3 weeks ago

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Mayor: No vote on homeless village, but it won’t be downtown

A decision has not been made on whether to allow a homeless village and will not be made  until there…

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Katie Kazimir posted at 3 weeks ago

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City to get $63,000 rebate on energy efficiency contract

Money was a frequent topic at this week’s Milford City Council meeting. The council heard that the city will get…

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Katie Kazimir posted at 3 weeks ago

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Federal grant will put more behavioral health officers on road

Milford police will move closer to having a Behavioral Health Unit staff on the job after receiving a $363,000 federal…

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Katie Kazimir posted at 3 weeks ago

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Milford mayor, city council races all have 2 candidates

Every incumbent in Milford’s April 27 city elections will face opposition. Mayor Arthur J. Campbell’s city seat is being contested…

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Katie Kazimir posted at 3 weeks ago

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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…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 3 weeks ago

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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…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 3 weeks ago

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Milford will continue with park at center of eminent domain case

Milford plans to refine its comprehensive plan and continue to build the park at the center of this month’s controversial…

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Katie Kazimir posted at 3 weeks ago

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Milford City Council drops Billings’ eminent domain case

The Milford City Council Wednesday night ended its attempt to take property from Annette Billings to use for a park…

Katie Kazimir posted at 4 weeks ago

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City of Milford details its side of eminent domain case

The City of Milford issued a statement Wednesday afternoon that explains how the controversial Annette Billings eminent domain case came…

Betsy Price posted at 4 weeks ago

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City Council to meet tonight to discuss legal issues

Milford City Council will hold a special  meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at City Hall Council Chambers, partly to deal…

Katie Kazimir posted at 4 weeks ago

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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 4 weeks ago

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City to court: Don’t postpone March 1 eminent domain hearing

The city of Milford is opposing a move by Annette Billings to postpone a March 1 hearing on the eminent…

Katie Kazimir posted at 4 weeks ago

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Billboard mocks Milford mayor, council as wanted for theft

“WANTED – MILFORD CITY COUNCIL – ATTEMPTED THEFT” says a billboard featuring photos of Milford’s mayor and seven council members…

Katie Kazimir posted at 1 month ago

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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 1 month ago

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Milford moves homeless workshop to Feb. 28; vote March 11

The Milford City Council workshop on a tiny house village for the homeless has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Feb.…

Katie Kazimir posted at 1 month ago

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Milford Council limits comments on eminent domain case

Larry Passwaters chided the Milford City Council Monday night over its decision to declare eminent domain over 8 acres of…

Katie Kazimir posted at 1 month ago

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Council homeless workshop Wednesday; vote set for Feb. 26

Milford City Council will discuss a proposed tiny home village for the homeless at a workshop 6 p.m. Wednesday at…

Katie Kazimir posted at 1 month ago

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Marijuana laws come with price tag for 2 state departments

This story has been updated to correct tax and licensing information. Marijuana – and the implications of its legalization in…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Milford mayor, 4 councilmembers up for election April 27

The April 27 Milford elections will see two names on the ballot for mayor. The deadline to file a city…

Katie Kazimir posted at 1 month ago

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    Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Dover

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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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