Bente Bouthier
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Delaware Public Media
Thousands of state legislators and staff are in Chicago this week for the National Conference of State Legislatures’ annual summit, including multiple members from Delaware's general assembly.
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Expenses are outpacing revenues, and the district hasn't seen a successful referendum since 2018. -
Delaware Public MediaPeople with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Delaware are getting additional help to live more independently.
This Week on "The Green"
James Morrison
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Delaware Public Media
It’s been a month since the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision to remove Temporary Protected Status or TPS, for around 350,000 Haitians and over 6,000 Syrians nationwide.Delaware has been home to nearly 5,000 Haitians and they’re considered to be among the fastest growing communities in the state.Until recently, this status helped them build a life here and avoid going back to Haiti, currently wracked by gang violence and humanitarian and environmental disasters.They are now at risk of mass deportations due to this ruling.To fully understand this, including long-term impact, and potential solutions, DPM's Jay Shah spoke to Rick Hogan, an immigration attorney and founding partner at Hogan and Vandenberg in Wilmington.
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NPR National and World Headlines
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Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements. -
Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy. -
In an unprecedented step, European soccer associations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament. -
The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump. -
If you have a sunny apartment window, fire escape or small patio that gets a few hours of sunlight, you can grow herbs. You don’t need a huge yard or a large garden. -
A military expert says resuming strikes on Iran could force the U.S. military to "take more risks" because its missile supply is depleted.
Student Spotlight
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