As DE debates primary care reform, a similar Oregon law offers insight
As Delaware’s hospital systems claim a primary care reform bill would spell armageddon for their revenues, a state on the West Coast that implemented similar measures in 2017 said it realized massive savings while hospitals only saw minor reductions in revenue.
Protests again stall the Christina Park tent overhaul
Wilmington’s plans to move Christina Park’s unhoused residents into city-issued tents were set back for a second time within a week as protests again disrupted the rollout.
‘Beyond the Headlines’ podcast: Investigating the Rockford Center
Education reporter Julia Merola and health reporter Nick Stonesifer join “Beyond the Headlines” to talk about their recent investigation into the Rockford Center, a private behavioral health hospital in Newark which has been cited by state regulators in recent years for giving children medications without their or their parents’ consent.
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Two bills call for expanding Delaware’s childcare tax credit
Two pieces of legislation that would expand tax credits for Delaware parents have seen action in the statehouse in recent weeks.
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Following criticism surrounding diversity, LGBTQ+ Commission welcomes new members
Delaware’s LGBTQ Commission officially welcomed five new members during its monthly meeting on Tuesday — a long-awaited move aimed at addressing what advocates have called a diversity gap within the body.
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Republican-led school tax reforms held up in committee
Two bills targeting school districts’ ability to raise taxes up to 10% after a reassessment failed to advance to a floor vote.
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Delaware farmers feel increased strain from Iran war on fertilizer, fuel prices
Amid already razor-thin profit margins, fertilizer and fuel price increases caused by the war in Iran are putting more stress on Delaware farmers heading into the spring planting season.
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Two Philadelphia health giants enter race for Delaware medical school
Two Philadelphia powerhouses have entered the running to operate Delaware’s first medical school, which will be funded by hundreds of millions of dollars awarded by the federal government.
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Delaware’s top federal judge grills labor officials over ICE subpoena
Delaware’s top federal judge grilled attorneys from the state Department of Labor as they argued against complying with federal immigration officials’ efforts to obtain information about businesses suspected of employing undocumented employees.
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From employee to owner: How an immigrant-owned café is attracting more Latinos
Miriam Molina Mendez has turned the Delaware Art Museum’s coffee shop, Kaffeina Café, into a gathering spot for Latino and immigrant communities.
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