First State Focus

Open government advocates say a new governor and potentially more progressive lawmakers would provide a unique opportunity for more transparency.

Delaware will soon allow people to buy raw milk, but health officials say the practice has serious risks.

The new laws build on top of protections passed in previous years that have made Delaware a sanctuary state for providers and people seeking abortion care.

Republicans haven’t held one of the nine statewide seats since 2018, but some pin hopes on “Delaware yellow” gubernatorial candidate Mike Ramone.

Delaware resident Kyle Stevens submitted 10 fraudulent applications for pandemic aid for small businesses while living overseas.

Up to four power cables from offshore wind turbines will be buried under Delaware wetlands and beaches. Some fishermen worry about harm to wildlife.

The Civic League of New Castle County argued top state officials created an air of impropriety by withholding details of a 2023 embezzlement.

Route 1 at the Indian River Inlet is a direct route to medical facilities. The road has been flooded several times in previous months.

Retiring state Rep. Paul Baumbach has pushed for medical aid in dying legislation since 2015. Gov. Carney said he was “morally opposed” to it becoming law.

The school argues its charter means it is not subject to some state laws and efforts to force it to be transparent.

Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the U.S., leaving it vulnerable to the effects of climate change, lawmakers and advocates say.

Val Longhurst’s 20-year run in the state House is over. The first female speaker in state history lost to WFP-backed Kamela Smith.

Gov. John Carney was term-limited from serving as governor again. He already served in Congress and as the state’s lieutenant governor.

Area Delaware candidates visited a Wilmington polling location on the last early voting day to greet supporters and monitor for voting irregularities.

There is no Republican challenger, so whoever wins the primary election will be the next mayor of Wilmington.