First State Focus

A state worker’s theft of taxpayer funds last year wasn’t revealed until an exclusive report by WHYY News. Now only a handful of lawmakers will get more info.

Delaware Sens. Coons and Carper are throwing their support to Harris, who they say can beat former President Donald Trump in November.

The district’s solicitor leaves after more than 20 years. It comes after the board has been placed under state DOJ monitoring.

Congressional and Delaware officials react to President Biden stepping aside to endorse Kamala Harris.

The Third Circuit affirmed the district court’s rejection of a stay. The legality of Delaware’s assault weapons ban is still being litigated.

Some Delaware officials say they’re concerned about political violence. But others say it’s not a reason to isolate from dealing with the public.

Delaware will be the first place the Smart Shopper app will be available. About 13% of state residents receive federal food assistance.

The president of the Christina School Board has tried to dismiss the superintendent for months. But he declined to give the reasons.

Gov. Carney said his position on the issue has been public since the bill was introduced. He has 10 days to act after his office gets the legislation.

Legislation passed by the General Assembly includes creating a new hospital tax and a procurement process for offshore wind projects.

The Delaware Supreme Court heard the case on an expedited basis ahead of the November general election.

The legislation expands access to abortion and the use of state funding to cover the procedures. It now goes to Gov. John Carney.

It’s unclear what action Gov. John Carney will take. This is the first time the bill has passed both chambers since it was introduced in 2015.

Lawmakers still have dozens of bills left to vote on, with subjects ranging from abolishing the death penalty to the definition of a firearm.

Supporters say the changes are not an extensive rewrite of current Delaware law. It allows secret side deals with a powerful stakeholder.