Legislation to create a hospital cost review board in Delaware passes in the House on a near party-line vote following a heated debate that was cut short by a procedural move from Democratic representatives.
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It’s another race weekend in Dover – the only one this year – and there will be plenty to do besides watching the races.
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The pro-Palestinian protest drew around 300 University of Delaware students, faculty and staff who walked from the Trabant Student Center to the Biden School of Public Policy.
This Week on "The Green"
The First State is taking another significant step toward purchasing some of the electricity from future offshore wind farms.Last December, DNREC released a report calling on the General Assembly to pass a law authorizing the state to procure offshore wind power. That legislation, known as the Delaware Energy Solutions Act of 2024, was introduced last week with hopes of getting it passed before the end of this year’s session.Contributor Jon Hurdle reports on the Delaware Energy Solutions Act of 2024 and the chances it will be approved.
NPR National and World Headlines
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Starting in July workers making $44,000 a year or less qualify. And starting in January workers making about $59,000 or less will qualify.
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The territory already passed a law committing to that goal by 2050, but getting there is easier said than done.
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This week Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reported on an autonomous, electric crop duster in California. It reminded him of the last time he did a story about a crop duster.
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The story of a man in Wyoming who allegedly tortured and killed a wolf, then walked away with a fine, is drawing outrage from around the world.
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Courts hearing cases against former President Donald Trump might shape the 2024 election.
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Taiwan, trade and China's support for Russia are some of the major issues between the U.S. and China.
Student Spotlight
- Master Gardeners help people develop a green thumb
- Dover area Girl Scouts celebrate another successful year
- Tween Thursday draws kids to Dover Library
- Polar Plunge draws a crowd to help Special Olympic Delaware
- Libraries host canine friends to promote reading
- Dover area events usher in the holiday season
- Students seek connections at Governor's Career Expo