Kent County adopts data center regulations, may consider future ban
Kent County’s Levy Court approved a new set of rules Tuesday governing where data centers can be built within the unincorporated parts of central Delaware.
Sussex County cancels subdivision hearings in wake of SB 23
County officials said they would “pause” public hearings for major subdivision applications until they can develop a new approval process in line with the controversial state law.
Delaware declares measles outbreak days after first case
Public health officials confirmed two more cases of the virus in Kent County on Wednesday, bringing the total count to four.
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Delaware committee drafts plan to test companies run by AI
A Delaware committee that has been studying the business uses of artificial intelligence proposed legislation earlier this month to temporarily ease state regulations on companies deploying the fast-growing technology.
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Kadir Skinner shooting sparks new calls for police reform
Following the fatal shooting of Kadir Skinner in Wilmington, Democratic state lawmakers in Delaware have advocated for several new police reform measures, include timelines for the public release of body camera footage and new statewide standards for investigating officer-involved shootings.
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Colonial eyes redrawing elementary school boundaries with shift in special education
The Colonial School District announced it would decentralize its special education programs away from Southern Elementary School and distribute the resources to schools throughout the district.
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Delaware General Assembly roundup: Housing reforms
Lawmakers took steps this past legislative session to address the state’s shortage of affordable housing, despite pushback from localities.
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Delaware reports first measles cases in decade in Kent County
Delaware public health officials reported two confirmed cases of the highly contagious measles virus in Kent County this week — the state’s first in more than a decade, they said.
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Major bills loom as Delaware lawmakers face final day of session
As the final day of the 2026 legislative session approaches on Tuesday, several bills face uncertain futures, including a slate of property tax reforms and legislation that seeks to rein in healthcare costs.
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Delaware General Assembly roundup: Impacts on rural communities
This year’s legislative session saw a number of bills that will directly impact peoples’ lives in rural communities across the state, from gun ownership, farmland interests, wetland preservation and changes to town charters.
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