Carney vetoes water shutoff bill, approves housing bills
Wilmington Mayor John Carney vetoed an ordinance Wednesday that would have prevented city officials from shutting off water service to vulnerable residents with delinquent bills.
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.
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.
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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.
Beyond grant-in-aid, Delaware has another fund for nonprofits
Beyond Delaware’s grant-in-aid bill, a second, lessor-known pot of money is also sending dollars to the state’s nonprofit sector.
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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Amazon Boxwood plant assessment triples after review
Three of the most controversial properties from last year’s first-in-a-generation property reassessment have quietly increased by hundreds of millions of dollars in value – a change that could result in millions of dollars more for county and school district coffers.
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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Could a small Sussex town be the first to disincorporate in a century?
Long-simmering tensions in the tiny, farming town of Greenwood are playing out publicly as a group of residents are calling for the town government to dissolve and its land to become part of unincorporated Sussex County.
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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Pentagon blacklists WuXi, putting major Middletown project at risk
One of Delaware’s largest economic development projects could be in jeopardy after the Pentagon blacklisted the developer over alleged ties to the Chinese military.
