With six days left in the 153rd legislative session, Delaware's Senators sent multiple bills on to Governor Matt Meyer's desk for signature related to electric vehicles, voting protections, and against employers holding "captive audience" meetings.
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Free Mason Independence Lodge 76 plants its 3rd and final Liberty Tree in Kent County.
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Milford School District’s preliminary budget gets a few changes in advance of a final vote next month, including the removal of a proposed technology tax.
This Week on "The Green"
Earlier this year, the state of Delaware offered an updated plan to address so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, soil and air.But mitigating the presence of PFAS chemicals is complicated and costly effort. And under the Trump Administration, the federal government’s support for that effort is something of a mixed bag. While the EPA recently announced it will spend $1 billion nationwide and $10 million in Delaware to help, the agency is at the same time its rolling back Biden-era regulations to manage PFAS.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle takes a closer look at how the EPA’s actions affect the First State.
NPR National and World Headlines
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NPR reports from Mongbwalu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fight to contain the virus faces obstacles from lack of supplies to residents who doubt that the virus is real.
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Under President Trump, more federal attention and support has gone towards anti-abortion Christian centers. A watchdog group says many of them mislead patients with promises to "rule out" ectopic pregnancies.
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Don't let the season fly by. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, shares exercises to help you get what you want out of summer. Fill out the printable worksheet and stick it on your fridge.
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Trump to meet with Senate Republicans Wednesday, Congress passes largest housing affordability bill in decades, Democrats face questions about the party's future after New York primary results.
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Motown --- the music and the label -- is central to the identity of Detroiters. The music is woven together with the city's legacy. But do younger generations feel the same way?
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Soccer superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have set new World Cup records.
Student Spotlight
- Early Learning Advocacy Day seeks to marshall support for youngest students
- DNREC gives kids a chance to develop fishing skills
- Annual event offers those with special needs a 'Night to Shine'
- Biggs Museum puts a spotlight on DSU's marching band
- Turkey Brawl brings local lacrosse community together
- Stuff the Bus food drive continues efforts to combat food insecurity
