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Assisted suicide finally passes House, despite GOP concerns

A unique method of death by self-administered medication that has been discussed by the General Assembly for several years has


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Jarek Rutz posted at 5:11 pm

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Governor’s race is seeing big money – from the candidates

  This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware.  The three-way race to become Delaware’s Democratic candidate for governor is gearing


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Karl Baker posted at 3:36 pm

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Hospital board bill could hurt extra $100 million for Medicaid

If a bill establishing a state board to oversee hospital budgets passes as is, it could alter or kill the


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Betsy Price posted at 12:46 pm

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Makers of inappropriate deep fake images could face penalties

A bill that would punish citizens for creating and spreading inappropriate artificial intelligence images known as deep fakes passed unanimously


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Jarek Rutz posted at 12:38 pm

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Sussex residents to get property reassessment values in fall

The homeowners of Sussex County can expect to receive the long-awaited letters of property reassessment this fall. “Kent County is


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Jarek Rutz posted at 9:51 am

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State moves to control hospital budgets to lower health costs

Delaware’s hospitals soon could be governed by a politically appointed state board charged with examining and approving hospital budgets and


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Betsy Price posted at 7:24 am

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Drug Take Back Day: Free, responsible disposal system

Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at locations statewide between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27,


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Ken Mammarella posted at 4:27 pm

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Environmental bill would ban six-pack plastic rings in 2025

As cities and states across the county have been taking measures in recent years like banning plastic bags and styrofoam


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Jarek Rutz posted at 12:31 pm

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Memorial Bridge ‘dolphins’ designed to stop ships like Dali

Could it happen here? That’s the question Delawareans have been asking since watching the horrific images of the Francis Scott


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Peter Osborne posted at 12:50 pm

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Experts: ‘Unauditable’ Delaware unemployment fund brings risk

Delaware’s hefty unemployment insurance fund appears to be poorly managed, in need of more staff, and may not be able


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Karl Baker posted at 9:41 am

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Ditch the lines and try DMV on the Go through October 31

Skip the endless lines and the alphabet and numerical soup of tickets that a standard trip to the DMV brings.


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Jarek Rutz posted at 9:30 am

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Hearing: Nothing but love for affordable housing bills

The words “love fest” and “legislative hearing” rarely appear together, but that was the tone  during a Delaware Senate Housing


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Peter Osborne posted at 5:04 pm

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House calls for state to let banks finance cannabis businesses

A bill that would help cannabis-related businesses with financing and accounting was passed unanimously by the state House Thursday. House…

Jarek Rutz posted at 4:46 pm

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Biden visits left Delaware police with $400K bill

President Joe Biden’s frequent trips back to his home state have become routine to most Delawareans more than three years…

Jacob Owens posted at 4:16 pm

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Homeless rights bill: so hot, debate continued

After yet another long public hearing March 27 about the Homeless Bill of Rights legislation, the House Judiciary Committee recessed…

Peter Osborne posted at 10:58 am

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Bill to pump $100 million into Medicaid seems set to roll

Delaware hospitals have agreed to fork over a 3.58% tax on patient revenues so the state can qualify for another…

Betsy Price posted at 5:28 pm

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College sexual assault prevention training could be required

A bill aimed at reducing the widespread problem of sexual assault on college campuses soared through the House Education Committee…

Jarek Rutz posted at 4:37 pm

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Bill making javelin DIAA event moves on; some coaches object

A bill that would permit scholastic track and field competitions to include the javelin event passed the Senate Tuesday –…

Jarek Rutz posted at 3:55 pm

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Bill would OK using taxpayer $$$ to help Delawareans buy EV chargers

After pushback about how Delaware will pay for it, a bill creating a rebate program to help residents buy electric…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1:36 pm

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Rezoning plan withdrawal isn’t end of New Castle County land use debate

New Castle County’s biggest political firestorm in recent years erupted last fall when hundreds of concerned residents packed into government…

Karl Baker posted at 7:00 am

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Delaware 8th state to legalize natural organic reduction

A law that would put Delaware in a class with seven other states offering a unique burial method passed the…

Jarek Rutz posted at 4:48 pm

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Death penalty bills would codify Supreme Court’s 2016 ban

Two bills moving through the General Assembly officially will ban the death penalty in Delaware. Both are sponsored by Sen.…

Katie Kazimir posted at 4:12 pm

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Bill: Stop forcing docs to report people who could black out

State law now requires doctors to report people who have medical conditions that may cause them to lose consciousness to…

Katie Kazimir posted at 1:55 pm

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Bill raising fines for ignoring emergency vehicles moves on

Drivers who don’t move over for emergency vehicles would face stricter penalties under House Bill 329. The bill passed through…

Katie Kazimir posted at 7:31 pm

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    The Delaware State Police in a joint investigation with the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC), Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ),
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    UPDATE (Subject Located) Gold Alert Issued For Missing Dover Woman

    **Update** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Jalitza Ross. She
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    Jones-Potter expects to face status quo in Wilmington mayor race

    This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware.  In 2017, then-newly elected Mayor Mike Purzycki sat on a stage close by
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    Carney launches unprecedented Wilmington mayoral campaign

    This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware.  Gov. John Carney filed Monday to run in the September Democratic primary, but
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    *Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Middletown

    Delaware State Police have identified 61-year-old Ronald Clift of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal
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    Delaware hosts national mock trial competition this weekend

    Two Delaware schools will be participating in this weekend’s 2024 National High School Mock Trial Competition in Wilmington. The Charter
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    State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Newark

    The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early this morning in Newark that left one
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    Kayla Kosmalski shatters barrier by winning Miss Delaware Teen

      No one was more surprised than Kayla Kosmalski to hear her name called as Miss Delaware Teen USA 2024
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    Troopers Investigating Wilmington Area Bank Parking Lot Theft from Vehicle

    The Delaware State Police are investigating a theft from a vehicle that occurred yesterday afternoon in a bank parking lot
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    Christina town hall: phones, bullying, dress code, SATs

    In the Christina School District’s second town hall this school year Tuesday night, the handful of  community members that showed
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