Wilmington City Councilmember Yolanda McCoy introduced two ordinances to Council. One would require landlords to provide tenants' rights with their leases; the other allows tenants to hold part of their rent in escrow with the city.
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Delaware continues its streak of legislation to support fire companies across the state, particularly for volunteer departments struggling with recruitment and retention.
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The U.S. House lawmakers are considering cutting P&A and Client Assistance Program funding.
This Week on "The Green"
Delaware launched its first wave of recreational marijuana dispensaries on August 1st, giving the majority of existing medical marijuana centers the ability to begin recreational sales.As of Monday, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner has issued 85 conditional licenses for the rest of the marijuana business community, with three cultivators already actively growing.In part three of our Delaware’s High Hopes series, Marijuana Commissioner Josh Sanderlin talks about his optimism for the remaining market launch, as well as the contentious veto of a marijuana zoning bill.Delaware Public Media’s Sarah Petrowich also checked back in with license holders to discuss the challenges and successes they’ve faced in getting their businesses off the ground and what’s next for Delaware’s recreational marijuana market.
NPR National and World Headlines
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The broadcast was a striking reminder of Kirk's influence, both as a leader in the young conservative space and a behind-the-scenes political player who helped shape President Trump's agenda.
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Stephen Miran, who has served in both Trump administrations, said he will not resign from the White House if confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board, further stoking concerns about its independence.
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Trymaine Lee spent years reporting on the deaths of men who look just like him. His new memoir, A Thousand Ways to Die, chronicles the impact of gun violence in Black communities.
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While two shows dominated the 2025 Emmy Awards, the Television Academy also honored a handful of underseen gems.
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Paul Young, a Democrat, told CNN this weekend that while he can’t stop the president or Tennessee’s Republican governor from sending troops, he can try to focus their work in the city.
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Over a four-year period between 2019 and 2023, about 1,000 people died annually in U.S. jails.
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