Delaware reports spike in opioid overdoses after data indicated downward trend
Drug cocktails are causing users to have difficulty breathing and hallucinations, officials say.
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Former Delaware state employee stole $181K from unemployment trust fund
The state had not disclosed the theft to the public until WHYY News contacted the Department of Labor about the funding.
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Listen 1:07Delaware families are still grappling with infant formula shortages, price hikes
Pa. Sen. Bob Casey is pushing legislation to add more competition to the baby formula market after shortages caused prices to spike.
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Listen 3:39Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton joins Wilmington protest calling for Delaware court diversity
Carney is under pressure to diversify the court after Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock tendered his retirement.
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Listen 1:07Delaware Gov. John Carney announces Wilmington mayoral run
Carney said he was “strongly considering” running last fall after current Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced he was retiring. Now he’s officially in the race.
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Listen :59Delaware House approves controversial hospital cost review board
Debate lasted more than three hours, at which point House Democrats used a motion to force a vote on the measure.
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Legislation banning guns on college campuses advances out of Del. House committee
The state is considering several firearms bills that would prohibit guns on college campuses, more narrowly define a firearm and create a volunteer gun owner registry.
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Listen :58Delaware health officials celebrate bright spots in recent drug overdose data
Statistics released earlier this month reveal a slight decrease in overdose deaths for the first time in 10 years.
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White House forum showcases federal dollars working in Delaware
President Biden addressed the Delaware delegation at the beginning of the event in what White House personnel said was a surprise visit.
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Listen 2:08Delaware sees first decrease in drug overdose deaths in a decade
While the overall rate dropped, overdoses and drug use are rising in Black and Hispanic/Latino communities across the state.
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Listen 1:04Auditor Lydia York cites poor management and a slow response to address the financial reporting problems with the state’s unemployment fund.
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Delaware state employees to see health premiums rise 27% starting July 1
COVID-19 enhancements also disappear later this year for workers and retirees.
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Listen 1:02Human composting? Legislation allowing organic cremation heads to Del. Gov. John Carney’s desk
The legislation allows an environmentally-friendly cremation option that turns the body into soil. It passed with bipartisan support in both chambers.
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Eugene Young served as director of the Delaware State Housing Authority before stepping down earlier this month to focus on campaigning.
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Listen :57No primary for president: Delaware skips process after Biden v. Trump rematch is set for November
When GOP presidential challenger Nikki Haley suspended her campaign two weeks ago, no challengers were left for either presidential contender.
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