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Delaware's version of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act makes it through the House chamber.
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Isreal Hale/Delaware Public MediaThe chamber is teaming up with Delaware Sea Grant this fall to present a seminar for business owners about resiliency and preparedness. -
Bente Bouthier/Delaware Public MediaState 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. -
Delaware Public MediaTwo 19-year-old men suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the attack, with one dying as a result of his injuries. -
Isreal Hale/Delaware Public Media$1 million in federal funding is helping the University of Delaware pay for mid-life maintenance on its flagship oceanographic research vessel.
This Week on "The Green"
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Earlier this year, the state of Delaware offered an updated plan to address so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, soil and air.But mitigating the presence of PFAS chemicals is complicated and costly effort. And under the Trump Administration, the federal government’s support for that effort is something of a mixed bag. While the EPA recently announced it will spend $1 billion nationwide and $10 million in Delaware to help, the agency is at the same time its rolling back Biden-era regulations to manage PFAS.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle takes a closer look at how the EPA’s actions affect the First State.
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NPR National and World Headlines
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The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it. -
Health officials and researchers hope that efforts to control deer populations, which serve as "party buses" for mating ticks, can reverse the tide of ticks and the illnesses they cause. -
The U.S.-Iran talks that were set to happen in Switzerland have been canceled. And, the Department of Homeland Security has plans to give some local police access to ICE facial recognition technology. -
A planned U.S.-Iran meeting was abruptly postponed, leaving the initial agreement to end the war on shaky ground.
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A look at the hardliner leading Iran's negotiating team wit the U.S. to end the war.
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Who are the winners and losers of the war with Iran? NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations for his assessment.
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