More than half of state races to be decided in September primaries
The November 2026 midterm elections will be the least competitive for statewide races in years, including the two races at the top of the ticket.
New Delaware surgeon general’s office could cost $269K
Weeks after Gov. Matt Meyer announced the state would open its own Office of the Surgeon General, Delaware’s top state senator said lawmakers were blindsided by a nearly $270,000 request to fund the position.
At the Delaware State Fair, young farmers showcase their cattle-log
Each year, kids and teens from across the state take part in the Delaware State Fair, showing off the livestock they have raised for the past year and vying for the opportunity to cash in for their hard work.
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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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Georgetown reconsiders controversial tiny homes ordinance amid resident pushback
The newly-elected Georgetown Town Council is revisiting a contentious cottage housing ordinance from last year, arguing that residents want the government to remove the measure allowing developers to build tiny homes in the Sussex County seat.
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New dollars for school construction could push forward delayed projects
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‘Insidious’: Sussex County says new affordable housing law could trample transparency
The Sussex County Council railed against Delaware’s new affordable housing law at its meeting Tuesday, saying it strips residents of their ability to comment on new housing development projects
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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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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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Goose, a grand champion steer, makes hay at the Delaware State Fair
Goose, alongside his handler Catherine Maguire, took home the state fair’s top prize: a 2026 Grand Champion designation.
Being crowned grand champion, Maguire explained, is indicative of Goose’s overall quality — how much muscle he has while still being functional and mobile, or “a complete package deal,” she said.
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