Dover agrees to balance budget with tax increases, department cuts
Dover city officials have reached a consensus about how to close a $7 million budget shortfall. They say they will raise residents’ property taxes and electricity 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.
Delaware lawmakers split over future of hemp-derived THC products
Lawmakers are pushing competing legislation that would regulate hemp-derived THC products that have become widely available outside of the state’s licensed marijuana market.
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.
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More Republican retirements hit Delaware statehouse
Recent announcements by state Reps. Kevin Hensley (R-Odessa) and Jeff Hilovsky (R-Long Neck) that they will not seek reelection this fall could add a new wrinkle to House GOP efforts to block Democrats from gaining a supermajority in the General Assembly’s lower chamber.
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 Castle County proposes 17% tax hike to partially close deficit
For the median county homeowner in a $378,100 property, the hike would equate to an additional $102 per year.
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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Wilmington City Council, mayor push competing affordable housing initiatives
A divide between the Wilmington City Council and Mayor John Carney over affordable housing spending is intensifying with council members pushing forward a competing initiative.
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 celebrates reissued Edgemoor port permits but legal uncertainty persists
After more than a year in limbo, Delaware officials announced Wednesday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has re-issued permits for their long-delayed plan to build a new container port along the Delaware River in Edgemoor.
