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While the district is doing well financially, expenses are rising.
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Delaware Public MediaThe Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission opened a fourth round of grant funding this month, using funds from the state’s opioid case settlements. -
Red Clay Consolidated School District Facebook pageThe current Deputy Superintendent has worked for the district since 2004.
This Week on "The Green"
High electricity bills remain a front-burner issue for many Delawareans, who face rising bills with no end in sight.Just last week, the state’s Public Service Commission approved a small interim rate increase for Delmarva Power that goes into effect this month while the PSC considered Delmarva’s full rate increase request.This came on the heels of lawmakers passing a bill that sought to cap what Delmarva Power could recover for nonessential infrastructure spending, limit interim rate increases and require regular audits of Delmarva, and other utilities.Gov. Meyer hasn’t signed that bill yet, but signaled he would. And Meyer has called out Delmarva throughout 2026 for being concerned more about profits than its customers.This week, Tom Byrne sat down with Delmarva Power Delaware Region President Marcus Beal to discuss these issues and the utility’s response.
NPR National and World Headlines
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A Colombian man was fatally shot by an ICE agent this morning in Biddeford, Maine. Sen. Angus King says he was told the man had "weaponized" his vehicle when the shooting occurred.
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Pakistan urges restraint as Iran and the U.S. clash and a memorandum of understanding unravels.
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Under Trump, the Office of Management and Budget has proposed a rule change that would shift authority for grant making to political appointees. Experts say it could negatively affect U.S. science.
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Actor Sam Neill died Monday at the age of 78. He had a wide-ranging career over some 50 years — but is perhaps most well-known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise.
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The World Cup is down to its final four teams. CBS Sports' Nico Cantor checks in from his cross-country RV tour to break down the biggest storylines and what's next.
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The redistricting carried out by Tennessee lawmakers divides a community of Black voters along the same line as highway split them up 60 years ago and they say it weakens their power once again.
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