Georgetown Mayor West will retire, opening May election
Longtime Georgetown Mayor Bill West, who has been the target of criticism amid a heated town debate over homelessness services, announced Monday night that he will retire at the end of his current term in May.
Delaware Explained: The 2026 General Assembly
On Tuesday, the the second leg of the 153rd General Assembly convened to bring state lawmakers back to session.
Delaware proposes regulations on crypto, with licensing for stablecoins
Unlike in Congress where a bitter fight is raging over rules to govern the industry, Delaware’s proposal may avoid a lobbying clash between cryptocurrency firms and traditional banks.
State Summarized
Here’s what to know: State lawmakers are grappling with budget demands for education and health care, alongside debates on economic development, land use regulations, and housing. Those disputes also highlight the divides between state lawmakers and the Meyer administration.
This summary was generated with the support of AI and edited by a human editor for accuracy.
Sen. Hansen wants state protections to extend to non-tidal wetlands
Non-tidal wetlands are the kinds of marshy ecosystems found across the state that are not connected to rivers or bays, but can still help improve water quality and prevent floods.
County Summarized
Here’s what to know: County councils are heavily engaged in regulating the burgeoning data center industry, often amidst intense debate and proposed exemptions. They’re also making crucial decisions on land development projects, public service funding, police oversight, and community engagement, leading to approvals, denials, and legal challenges from residents and developers alike.
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New data center regulations go into effect, but not for Delaware City proposal
New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry signed new data center regulations into law Wednesday, a week after the county council’s near unanimous approval of the legislation.
Municipal Summarized
Here’s what to know: Local governments across Delaware are navigating intense debates around social policies, community safety, and infrastructure. Governance disputes and calls for increased accountability also frequently emerge, highlighting ongoing community tensions.
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Dover moves to oust city manager, tensions revealed
Dover City Council unanimously voted to place City Manager Dave Hugg on a paid leave beginning March 2, Spotlight Delaware has learned through conversations with multiple city officials.
Federal Summarized
Here’s what to know: Federal policies profoundly impact Delaware, notably in immigration enforcement, transgender rights, and green energy production. Federal funding supports health and development, yet legal challenges regarding voter data, social welfare, and economic strain are prevalent.
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Delaware farmers feel economic strain despite federal assistance
Farmers and agricultural economists have differing opinions as to whether higher operating costs, dropping prices from overproduction, the loss of an export market due to tariffs on China, or a combination of the three, is causing tight profit margins for American farmers. They agree, though, the current farm assistance funding is just a stop gap…
