Government
Shapiro wants more money for education, minimum wage increase in budget proposal
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget includes plans to spend $565 million to close long-standing gaps between wealthy and underfunded school districts.
3 months ago
Listen 1:15Sharif Street pulls ahead in fundraising for 3rd District congressional race
Candidates Dave Oxman and Ala Stanford loaned to their campaigns ahead of the May 19 primary, which now includes 13 candidates.
3 months ago
Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avoid a partial shutdown
Even if the deal clears the Senate, it would need House approval.
3 months ago
Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 01/29/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this January edition to address top issues for residents of the first state.
Air Date: January 29, 2026 9:00 pm
Listen 51:16Meyer’s recommended budget would "modernize" business formation fees and raise cigarette taxes to add state revenue.
3 months ago
Lawmakers visit Delco’s William Penn School District to celebrate increased education budget
State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08Delaware Gov. Meyer promises to cap budget growth in State of the State speech
Meyer said he wants to create more statewide affordable housing and railed about high energy prices.
3 months ago
Listen 1:13Watch: Del. Gov. Matt Meyer outlines policy priorities in State of the State
Meyer will present his priorities for 2026 as he delivers his second annual State of the State address to the General Assembly in Dover.
3 months ago
A top GOP leader says a priority this year is affordability. He believes it’s unhealthy for the state to be dominated by one party.
3 months ago
Listen 1:11During her inauguration speech, Sherrill compared Trump’s behavior in the White House to the tyranny of King George III.
3 months ago
Listen 0:59Garden State residents spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The newly elected governor wants to make the state more affordable.
3 months ago
Listen 1:06MLK’s deep ties to Philadelphia
King audited classes at Penn, preached in Philadelphia churches and built relationships with influential Black clergy and institutions. Can we claim the reverend one of ours?
Air Date: January 19, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Here’s where Trump’s biggest promises stand a year into his second term
President Donald Trump has made lots of promises during the first year of his second term in the White House. Some ideas have come to fruition. Others have faded away.
3 months ago
Affordable housing will remain a top issue in 2026 as lawmakers aim to help renters and expand supply amid an ongoing crisis.
4 months ago
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