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.
Delaware Explained: Sussex County land use reforms
Sussex County Council will soon consider a potential roadmap for addressing the effects of development in the region. But what does that roadmap actually say?
Delaware City data center environmental denial upheld by state board
A state board unanimously upheld a decision from Environmental Secretary Greg Patterson that the data center is not allowed under the Coastal Zone Act.
Housing Summarized
Here’s what to know: One major issue is the lack of affordable housing in Sussex County. A working group is considering changes to a rental program to incentivize developers to build more affordable units. The proposed reforms include raising rent caps and lowering the required percentage of affordable units in new developments to attract more builders.
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Meyer proposes $6.9B budget, attempts to close spending gap
Gov. Matt Meyer kicked off months of budget negotiations Thursday with a proposed $6.9 billion state spending package that he said will “invest in our children, our housing, our health care and our workforce.”
Home Rule Summarized
Here’s what to know: There is tension between state lawmakers and local governments over “home rule” and who has authority over land use decisions. The state legislature has passed bills that override local government authority, particularly concerning the location of recreational marijuana dispensaries and permits for renewable energy projects.
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Sussex County to consider easing recreational marijuana zoning restrictions
Sussex County Council will consider easing its restrictions on recreational marijuana sales, some of the toughest in the state, after county officials were nudged by Gov. Matt Meyer.
Energy Summarized
Here’s what to know: Our reporting covers the ongoing debate and legal battles surrounding a planned offshore wind farm off the Delaware-Maryland coast. This includes the Trump administration’s intent to revoke federal approval for the project and a new state law that will override Sussex County’s previous denial of a land-use permit for an electrical substation needed for the wind farm.
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After months of debate, New Castle County Council agrees to regulate data center industry
After months of acrimonious debate, and at least one middle finger, the New Castle County Council passed new regulations for the data center industry.
