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As legislature enters final push, where do its many immigration bills stand?
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (1095+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Immigration has been top of mind for Delaware lawmakers throughout the legislature's most recent two-year cycle, with lawmakers introducing a slew of bills meant to curb the impacts of ICE enforcement in the First State. But…...
As state Republicans retire, a GOP demographic shift could emerge
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (1515+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? With 20% of the Republicans in the Delaware General Assembly retiring this fall, the party's demographics could see a shake-up after the November election. As younger and more diverse candidates are seeking the open seats, Republican leaders…...
In Leipsic, watermen have toiled for generations to dredge the deep
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1664+ words) Craig Pugh sat inside his pickup truck, his eyes trained on the bending Leipsic River before him. A river that, despite its tranquil nature, bore an outsized impact on Pugh's life." The Leipsic River runs through a 180-person fishing town…...
Smyrna School District, teachers union reach deal on pay raises
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (545+ words) A yearlong standoff between the Smyrna School District and its union of teachers and other school staff has ended with a small pay raise for employees. Following the agreement last week, the two sides released a joint statement saying the…...
To push affordable housing, Gov. Meyer eases road upgrade rules
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (676+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Community activists often cite traffic congestion concerns as the primary reason to stop controversial projects. Gov. Matt Meyer's executive order will speed up the construction of in-demand affordable housing by baring state transportation officials from considering…...
NPR-style concerts bring fresh Mexican music flair to New Castle market
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (714+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? A series of Tiny Desk Concert-inspired musical acts in a small Mexican grocery store in New Castle is platforming up-and-coming artists while opening Delaware's music scene to regional Mexican music. The bananas set the tone. The…...
Virginia officials pitch benefits of data centers to Delaware lawmakers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (804+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Delawareans debating the impact of data centers often cite nearby Virginia as an example of the benefits they could bring and a cautionary tale of overdevelopment. Last week, Virginians spoke for themselves to Delaware lawmakers." As…...
Drones, tasers & body cameras: NCCPD gets $50 M tech upgrade
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (929+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? New Castle County Police is the latest law enforcement department in Delaware to embrace new technologies that can create additional records of police interactions. But it also comes during a lean year for finances and officials…...
Smoke shop moratorium now in effect in Wilmington
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (679+ words) New smoke shops are now prohibited from opening in Wilmington after Mayor John Carney signed an ordinance Tuesday that placed a moratorium on such businesses." The Wilmington City Council passed the measure last week. Its sponsor, Councilman Chris Johnson, said…...
Del. City refinery appeals two state sanctions for past emissions
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (664+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Over the last two years, Delaware environmental regulators have found that equipment failures and other related operational issues at the Delaware City refinery led to the unpermitted release of hundreds of thousands of hazardous chemicals into…...