Delaware City data center environmental denial upheld by state board
A state board unanimously upheld a decision from Environmental Secretary Greg Patterson that the data center is not allowed under the Coastal Zone Act.
Meyer removes longtime budget official following critical comments
The governor dismissed Michael Houghton a day after he was quoted in a news report criticizing the Meyer administration’s transparency on budget data.
Wilmington’s plan to curb tax hikes stalls as city struggles to find a contractor
The plan was Mayor John Carney’s method to address widely criticized reassessment results in the city.
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In Leipsic, watermen have toiled for generations to dredge the deep
For generations, watermen — commercial fishermen who often cycle between crabbing and oystering depending on the season — have called the Leipsic River home. But as some veteran watermen think about their own futures, they also are looking for ways to preserve Delaware’s commercial fishing industry for the next generation.
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New Castle County proposes 17% tax hike to partially close deficit
For the median county homeowner in a $378,100 property, the hike would equate to an additional $102 per year.
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Smyrna School District, teachers union reach deal on pay raises
The Smyrna School District and its employees’ union have resolved a fight over pay scales, leading to modest bumps up to 4% for educators.
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Get Involved: Data center appeal, opioid settlement funds, budgets unveiled, more
Government works best when its citizens are knowledgeable and engaged. Delaware’s government has scores of commissions, working groups, agencies and legislative committees. All must hold meetings that are open to the public. Below we highlight a few of those meetings that are happening this week.
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Delaware holds hearing on hotly contested primary care reform bill
Delaware senators held their first debate over a bold health care reform proposal that would prioritize investments for primary care and is aimed at preventing costly trips to emergency rooms.
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Immigrants navigate complex federal policies in court amid mundane day-to-day reality
Despite the evolving policies, the day-to-day reality of the Philadelphia immigration court, which also oversees Delaware cases, remains mundane and routine.
Immigration Explained
We break down complex health policies and insurance changes into clear, actionable guides to help support the well-being of families.
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Wilmington Senior Center abruptly shuts its doors, doesn’t say why
Days after posting their March lunch menu onto social media, officials from the Wilmington Senior Center closed the doors of the 70-year-old facility.
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