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Experts: ‘Unauditable’ Delaware unemployment fund brings risk

Delaware’s hefty unemployment insurance fund appears to be poorly managed, in need of more staff, and may not be able


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Karl Baker posted at 3 weeks ago

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Ditch the lines and try DMV on the Go through October 31

Skip the endless lines and the alphabet and numerical soup of tickets that a standard trip to the DMV brings.


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Jarek Rutz posted at 3 weeks ago

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Red Cedar Farms and industrial park final plans approved

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two final site plans, one for Red Cedar Farms, a housing development


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Terry Rogers posted at 3 weeks ago

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Small businesses speak to Senator Carper

As part of his statewide tour of Delaware towns during his last year in office, Senator Tom Carper spent a


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Terry Rogers posted at 3 weeks ago

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House calls for state to let banks finance cannabis businesses

A bill that would help cannabis-related businesses with financing and accounting was passed unanimously by the state House Thursday. House


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Jarek Rutz posted at 4 weeks ago

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Homeless rights bill: so hot, debate continued

After yet another long public hearing March 27 about the Homeless Bill of Rights legislation, the House Judiciary Committee recessed


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Peter Osborne posted at 4 weeks ago

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College sexual assault prevention training could be required

A bill aimed at reducing the widespread problem of sexual assault on college campuses soared through the House Education Committee


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Jarek Rutz posted at 4 weeks ago

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Bill making javelin a DIAA event moves on, some coaches oppose

A bill that would permit scholastic track and field competitions to include the javelin event passed the Senate Tuesday –


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Jarek Rutz posted at 4 weeks ago

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Bill would OK using taxpayer $$$ to help Delawareans buy EV chargers

After pushback about how Delaware will pay for it, a bill creating a rebate program to help residents buy electric


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Jarek Rutz posted at 4 weeks ago

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Delaware 8th state to legalize natural organic reduction

A law that would put Delaware in a class with seven other states offering a unique burial method passed the


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Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Alcohol delivery bill fails despite data showing support

A bill that would allow Delawareans to have alcohol shipped directly to their home had its “part 2” Tuesday after


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Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Planning Commission Tuesday will tackle industrial park, Cedar Farms

A public hearing on both the Milford Corporate Center industrial park and Red Cedar Farms final major subdivision proposals will


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Katie Kazimir posted at 1 month ago

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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…

Katie Kazimir posted at 1 month ago

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House committee rejects bill to create student felony assault

A week after the Milford School District was placed on lockdown and subsequently closed to ensure student safety, a new…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Safety concerns surround bill OKing javelin as DIAA sport

A new sporting event could be adopted into track and field competitions across the state. Senate Bill 211, sponsored by…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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New ‘firearm’ definition bill heads to House 

The Delaware House of Representatives will be the first to take a look at a new bill that will redefine…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Poll workers get significant raises; what do they do?

The Board of Elections announced in its monthly meeting Monday afternoon that poll workers are getting a raise. Inspectors, judges…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Need a charge? Milford shows off its 2 EV stations downtown

Twice delayed because of rain,  a ribbon cutting for two new electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Milford finally took…

Katie Kazimir posted at 2 months ago

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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…

Katie Kazimir posted at 2 months ago

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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…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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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…

Ken Mammarella posted at 2 months ago

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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…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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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…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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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…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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    Troopers Arrest Man for Aggravated Menacing with Knife in Bear

    Delaware State Police arrested 43-year-old Yonghua Xu of Bear, Delaware, for aggravated menacing with a knife Wednesday morning in Bear. On
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    State Police Asking for Public’s Help Locating Suspect Vehicles in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash

    The Delaware State Police continues to investigate the fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred on Harbeson Road last week. Troopers
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    State Police Asking for Public’s Help Locating Suspect Vehicles in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash

    The Delaware State Police continues to investigate the fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred on Harbeson Road last week. Troopers
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