The Delaware State Employee Benefits Committee, which is charged with negotiating and contracting benefits for the state’s employees and retirees, this month issued a report on one of Delaware’s largest expenditures, pharmacy benefits.
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Members had two choices, both with prior experience on the Delmar Board of Education, but neither candidate got a majority from the four current board members.
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Stewart picked up 61% of the vote on Saturday, while incumbent commissioners Patrick Gossett and Mark Saunders will retain their seats.
This Week on "The Green"
It’s been nearly three years since the Biden Administration announced the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub or MACH2 was among a series of “hydrogen hubs” selected to receive substantial federal grants and jumpstart the hydrogen fuel industry. Delaware was to be a part of MACH2.This week, Delaware finally saw the first real move to get the ball rolling on hydrogen production here. Aternium — a Wilmington-based company — announced it plans to build a hydrogen production facility in Dover.But Aternium said it isn’t relying on MACH2 to be successful.Contributor Jon Hurdle took a closer look at their plans in Dover and where things stand with MACH2. He chatted with Tom Byrne earlier this week about what he learned.
NPR National and World Headlines
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Today marks one year since the National Guard was deployed to the nation's capital. Here's what has happened since. And, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake leaves more than 100 people dead in Colombia.
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A democratic socialist has shaken up the race for Wisconsin governor and Minnesota also sees a battle between a progressive and a moderate in primaries also fought in South Carolina.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report about battles between moderate and progressive candidates in Tuesday's Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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President Trump issued another executive order Monday, attempting to scramble how children are vaccinated in the United States.
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From Nobel Prize-winning research to the Laffer Curve, Scabby the Rat, Veblen's peacock, and more — the economic ideas and inside jokes hiding throughout Planet Money's new board game.
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A Syrian court sentenced Assad along with his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.
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
