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Politics & Policy

Groups founded by billionaire Koch brothers sue Delaware over campaign finance law requiring donor disclosure

The federal lawsuit charges that the 2012 law serves to “chill free speech," but a state official says the plaintiffs are “trying to keep dark money dark.”

2 days ago

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Councilman James Spadola (left) and Council President Trippi Congo
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‘No kings in Wilmington’: Fight over party representation on City Council heightened with move to oust former Republican

Council member James Spadola served as the group’s sole Republican since 2020 before switching parties last year.

2 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Bill would force Delaware lawmakers to disclose free trips to Taiwan, other places

A lawmaker who traveled on a third party’s dime wants to clarify a “weird, gray area” of law but some insist such “gifts” already must be reported.

3 weeks ago

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La administración del gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer
Courts & Law

“Combatan el exceso de autoridad federal”: Delaware apela la orden de un juez federal de entregar a los investigadores de ICE los registros salariales de 15 empresas.

Las autoridades federales afirman haber recibido denuncias de que las empresas están contratando ilegalmente a inmigrantes indocumentados.

3 weeks ago

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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.

Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm

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Courts & Law

“Quedarán expuestos”: Delaware debe entregar los registros salariales de 15 empresas objeto de una investigación del ICE, dictamina un juez federal.

Las autoridades federales afirman estar llevando a cabo una investigación penal tras recibir denuncias de que las empresas están empleando ilegalmente a inmigrantes.

4 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

Supreme Court sides with N.J. anti-abortion center raising 1st Amendment fears about state investigation

The unanimous ruling is a procedural victory for First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, which is challenging a New Jersey investigation of its practices.

4 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

‘Fight federal overreach’: Delaware appeals federal judge’s order to surrender wage records for 15 businesses to ICE investigators

Federal authorities say they have received tips that the businesses are illegally hiring undocumented immigrants.

4 weeks ago

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Bryan Shupe interacting with Palestinian child
Politics & Policy

‘Somebody’s paying for your freebies’: Delaware lawmakers don’t report trips to Taiwan as ‘gifts’ and one didn’t disclose Israel mission

Inquiries by WHYY News spurred the Public Integrity Commission to say it wants officials to report all trips paid for by third parties.

1 month ago

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Courts & Law

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court strikes down ban on Medicaid for abortion

A majority of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania found that the law violates the state’s Equal Rights Amendment.

1 month ago

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Politics & Policy
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ICE treatment of international travelers cited in boycott of Philly conference

More than 2,000 have signed a petition critical of July mathematics meet-up.

1 month ago

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Politics & Policy

Los demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes de Delaware respaldan un proyecto de ley para prohibir los arrestos civiles de ICE en los tribunales; otra medida prohibiría el apoyo estatal a las prisiones privadas.

Los proyectos de ley que se están considerando se suman a cuatro leyes relacionadas con inmigración que se implementaron el año pasado.

1 month ago

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
Politics & Policy

Delaware House Democrats back bill to bar ICE civil arrests in courts; another measure would prohibit state support for private prisons

The bills being considered are in addition to four immigration-related laws implemented last year.

2 months ago

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Nicole Poore speaking with Quincy Allen during the luncheon.
Politics & Policy

‘Severe appearance of impropriety’: Nonprofit run by Delaware senator gets millions of dollars a year from state grant, contracts

Jobs for Delaware Graduates hired Nicole Poore in 2014. Watchdog groups say lawmakers shouldn’t run agencies that get taxpayer money.

2 months ago

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Donald Trump speaking at a podium, with Pete Hegseth standing beside him.
Politics & Policy

Some Pa., Del., N.J. lawmakers call for invoking the 25th Amendment in response to Trump’s Iran threat and deadline

Some members of Congress from the Greater Philadelphia area are calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to have President Donald Trump removed from office.

2 months ago

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