State Sen. Stephanie Hansen (D-Middletown) is sponsoring a bill that adds significant regulations to Delaware utilities. And two other bills she sponsored clear in house committee.
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The district’s finances are looking better for the coming year, thanks to an operating referendum which passed handily in February.
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The Delaware Department of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare announces the arrest of a Smyrna man after they rescued 19 dogs from his home.
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World Cup watch parties in Kent and Sussex counties are canceled.
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State Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris' bill allowing people convicted of felonies in Delaware to vote after incarceration passes, along with one blocking "entities" from voting.
This Week on "The Green"
A Superior Court judge recently ruled the town of Fenwick Island’s policy allowing artificial entities like LLCs to vote in its municipal elections is legal, rejecting an ACLU lawsuit against the small coastal town challenging the practice.Although it was a lower court ruling that didn't set policy or precedent for the state, the decision attracted attention from national media outlets.And a leading House Democrat is seeking to amend Delaware’s constitution, to end the practice of these entities voting in Delaware elections.This week, Delaware Public Media state politics reporter Bente Bouthier delved into this issue with Lawrence Cunningham, Director of University of Delaware’s John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance.
NPR National and World Headlines
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The Trump administration wants to jumpstart student loan repayment, with federal student loan debt approaching $2 trillion.
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Here is the text of the memorandum of understanding that was signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as Pakistan's prime minister.
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Ukraine launched a new wave of drone attacks on Russia early Thursday, amounting to one of the largest attacks on the Russian capital since the Kremlin ordered the invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago.
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Los Angeles has been home to large Mexican and Korean communities for generations. And over the years, they've developed a brotherly love for one another. But a friendly rivalry will ensue when South Korea and Mexico compete in a World Cup match on Thursday night.
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A Muslim American immigrant from Bangladesh says he feels proud when he looks at the American flag. His son strongly disagrees.
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We asked half a dozen skin care experts: Which products do you really need to keep your skin healthy and attractive? Here's what they said.
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
