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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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Isreal Hale/Delaware Public MediaThe 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. -
Quinn Kirkpatrick/Delaware Public MediaWilmington City Council passes the city’s FY 2027 budget.
This Week on "The Green"
Office of the Governor
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.
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NPR National and World Headlines
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A mural of whales promoting conservation was covered up in Dallas to make way for a new mural promoting the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off next month. But the project has stirred up controversy.
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As America approaches its 250th anniversary, not only has interest in watching historical war reenactments surged – interest in those participating as actors in costume has, too.
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CBS and Paramount backed away from copyright challenges to limit distribution of Stephen Colbert's appearance on a Michigan cable access show. He ended his run as host of "The Late Show" on Friday. -
White House boasts Trump's "excellent health" as questions loom over the medical reality of the oldest inaugurated president. -
50,000 residents remain under an evacuation order into Monday as emergency services attempt to take control of a potentially explosive situation at a nearby aerospace manufacturing plant.
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Their remains were found in a construction site near Lake George.
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