Delaware picked for White House ‘Smart Shopper’ pilot program to help reduce hunger
Delaware will be the first place the Smart Shopper app will be available. About 13% of state residents receive federal food assistance.
7 months ago
Listen 0:53The president of the Christina School Board has tried to dismiss the superintendent for months. But he declined to give the reasons.
7 months ago
Listen 0:49Legislation legalizing medical-aid-in-dying in Delaware awaits governor’s action
Gov. Carney said his position on the issue has been public since the bill was introduced. He has 10 days to act after his office gets the legislation.
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Legislation passed by the General Assembly includes creating a new hospital tax and a procurement process for offshore wind projects.
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Delaware Supreme Court restores access to early voting, permanent absentee voting
The Delaware Supreme Court heard the case on an expedited basis ahead of the November general election.
7 months ago
Delaware lawmakers approve bill requiring Medicaid to cover abortion procedures
The legislation expands access to abortion and the use of state funding to cover the procedures. It now goes to Gov. John Carney.
7 months ago
Medical aid in dying bill heads to governor’s office for action
It’s unclear what action Gov. John Carney will take. This is the first time the bill has passed both chambers since it was introduced in 2015.
7 months ago
Listen 1:03Delaware lawmakers approve fiscal year 2025 budget, tee up last week in session
Lawmakers still have dozens of bills left to vote on, with subjects ranging from abolishing the death penalty to the definition of a firearm.
7 months ago
‘Major surgery’: Controversial bill revising Delaware corporate law heads to Gov. John Carney
Supporters say the changes are not an extensive rewrite of current Delaware law. It allows secret side deals with a powerful stakeholder.
7 months ago
Davis was running for Delaware’s lone congressional seat when she discovered her family’s history included an unknown genetic condition.
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Listen 3:56A spokesperson with the Delaware Department of Justice says it is reviewing the ruling. Delaware banned bump stocks in 2018.
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Listen 1:01State Sen. Sarah McBride would also be the youngest elected official from Delaware since President Joe Biden.
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Delaware Senate could soon vote on end-of-life legislation
A bill would allow terminally ill people with less than six months to live to request medication to end their lives.
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Listen 0:56A Superior Court ruled in February that early voting and permanent absentee ballot laws were unconstitutional. The state Supreme Court is now considering.
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Listen :48Letters obtained by WHYY News acknowledge state oversight responsibility while arguing that not disclosing the embezzlement was the right move.
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