As Delaware’s oldest elected official, Fred Neil brings 92 years of experience to the table
At 92, Fred Neil sits atop the dais inside Dover City Hall, presiding over often-divisive local government meetings as the city council president. He is one of the only nonagenarians to currently hold elected office in the United States.
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.
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 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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Koch-backed group loses bid to pause Delaware campaign finance transparency
The rules around campaign finance transparency in Delaware are unlikely to change ahead of the September primary elections after a judge denied a conservative foundation’s request for their immediate pause.
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Red Clay board names new superintendent following departure of Dorrell Green
After Delaware’s largest school district announced the departure of its prominent superintendent, its board approved Hugh Broomall to fill the leadership vacancy.
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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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Gov. Meyer signs healthcare bills expanding free, primary care
The bills introduced and passed this year would dramatically increase the pool of patients eligible to receive free and discounted care, put price caps on hospitals, and temporarily block the acquisition of Delaware health systems by private equity firms.
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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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