Danielle Weinhofer
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Statehouse News Fellow with University of Delaware
One of the pieces of legislation State Rep. Mara Gorman introduced this session relating to immigration detention is up for Senate consideration.
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DELAWARE STATE NEWS
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Delaware Public MediaChief Marshall Craft told council members a plan like this is necessary now, as the city’s population - and its demand for police services - continues to grow. -
Quinn Kirkpatrick/Delaware Public MediaCounty Executive Marcus Henry said the county relied on temporary pandemic emergency funds and reserves to pay for permanent operating costs the past few years.
This Week on "The Green"
Delaware Public Media
The state of Delaware is taking its next step to regulate and mitigate so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Late last month, the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Public Health, and Department of Agriculture delivered an implementation plan – outlining how they plan to cut the presence of PFAS chemicals in drinking water, soil and air.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle digs into that plan and offers a look at where Delaware is heading in its battle against PFAS.
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At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. -
Delaware Public Media works with aspiring high school journalists through our youth media program Generation Voice.This morning/afternoon, we have a piece from the Polytech High School student we are working with this year– senior Christian Parson - who reports on DNREC’s Take a Kid Fishing program. -
The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire Wednesday. And the two sides seem far from a resolution. President Trump says the US has taken custody of an Iranian vessel.
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This past week the Chinese city of Guangzhou has been hosting the Canton Fair, the biggest trade show in China. It showcases products manufactured in China.
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Voting ends Tuesday in Virginia on a ballot measure that would lead to a new congressional map for the state. These new districts could provide Democrats a big boost ahead of the midterms.
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The FIFA World Cup is a little over 50 days away. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about the security concerns people have about hosting the tournament in America in this moment.
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