The Delaware General Assembly has unanimously voted to override Gov. John Carney's veto on HB 282.

With Senate vote, Carney veto overridden; 1st time in 47 years 

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

It’s official – the Delaware General Assembly has overridden a veto by Gov. John Carney. And House Bill 282, sponsored by Paul Baumbach, D-Newark, has become state law. It will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, altering the membership, leadership, structure and procedures of the State Employee Benefits Committee, which controls health insurance and more for employees and retirees. Carney …

Tips to protect consumers from skimming devices

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

With skimming devices discovered recently at two local Dollar General stores, Milford Police are offering tips that can help protect consumers from becoming victims of these devices. According to the Secret Service, a skimming device is attached to an ATM or point-of-sale terminal. The device then collects card data that the thieves use to create new cards to make unauthorized …

State Police Announces Next Session of Women in Aviation and Law Enforcement Seminar

Staff WriterDelaware State Trooper, Police & Fire, RSS

The Delaware State Police Aviation Section is excited to announce the opening of the application process for the next session of the “DSP Women in Aviation and Law Enforcement Seminar.” […]
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In an uncommon procedure, the House voted to override a governor veto.

House votes to override Carney veto; now on to Senate

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

For the first time since 1977, the Delaware House of Representatives has overridden a governor’s veto on a bill.  Gov. John Carney issued a letter to the General Assembly Tuesday saying he is vetoing House Bill 282, sponsored by Rep. Paul Baumbach, D-Newark. The bill aims to shift membership, leadership, structure and procedures of the State Employee Benefits Committee.  Wednesday, …

Fireworks in Delaware

Staff WriterDelaware State Fire Marshall, Police & Fire, RSS

The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal reminds Delawareans and visitors that fireworks are prohibited in the State of Delaware, with the following exceptions:  Certain fireworks, such as sparklers, ground-based displays, and a selection of other nonairborne, nonexplosive novelty items, regulated by the federal government, are allowed to be used only on July 4th, […]