A revised version of legislation seeking project labor agreements for large school construction projects gained State Senate approval, before budget mark ups begin with the Joint Finance Committee.
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The Killens Pond Waterpark’s new pool, nearly 13,500 square feet, was developed during the off season. Work began after the water park closed last summer.
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Wilmington City Council passes the city’s FY 2027 budget.
This Week on "The Green"
State lawmakers voted last year to create a new position - an independent Inspector General - designed to detect fraud, waste and abuse in state government.Gov. Matt Meyer signed that bill into law last August and last month, he nominated Robert Storch to be the state’s first IG. Storch previously served as inspector general in the federal government with the Department of Defense and National Security Agency - as well as holding senior positions with the Dept. of Justice.Storch was confirmed by the State Senate this month and is now getting down to the business of building the office from the ground upAnd this week he sat down with Delaware Public Media political reporter Bente Bouthier to discuss delivering an Office of Inspector General to the First State.
NPR National and World Headlines
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President Trump says that a deal with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated. And, Pope Leo XIV weighed in today on the rise of AI during his first encyclical.
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Negotiations to end the war in Iran are "proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner," President Trump wrote Sunday, though he added that he told his negotiators "not to rush into a deal."
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro about the Trump administration's pending agreement with Iran to wind down the war in the Middle East.
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Law enforcement officials have released more information about a shooting near the White House on Saturday, including the identity of the alleged gunman.
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President Trump's latest demand has tempered expectations for an imminent deal to end the war with Iran. Meanwhile, an Iranian delegation arrived in Doha on Monday for more talks.
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In the male-dominated world of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, a martial arts teacher offers women a way to empowerment.
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