First State Focus

Attorney General Kathy Jennings said she’ll ask the Delaware Supreme Court to stay the ruling narrowing access to the voting booth.

The ruling also found permanent absentee voting unconstitutional; The court said lawmakers can’t change voting rules by statute.

Delaware’s health care benefits have run deficits for years. The state spends about $2 billion on health care annually.

The state’s policymakers cautioned against following Pennsylvania’s lead.

State Rep. Cyndie Romer (D) is considering sponsoring legislation that would allow the city of Newark to levy this new tax.

The Delaware newsroom expansion is part of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s efforts to increase statehouse coverage around the country.