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New law closes DUI ignition interlock loophole

By • Feb 25, 2020
Joe Irizarry / Delaware Public Media

A loophole in the state’s DUI ignition interlock device program is now closed.

Before a person could avoid installing an ignition interlock device in their vehicle under certain circumstances, but now that Gov. John Carney signed House Bill 152 into law that’s no longer the case.

Delaware joins coalition of states investigating Juul Labs over marketing

By • Feb 25, 2020
James Dawson / Delaware Public Media

Delaware’s Department of Justice has joined a multi-state investigation of Juul Labs, Inc., makers of e-cigarettes popular among teens. 

Firefighters' suit against Wilmington, former officials over deadly 2016 fire dismissed

By • Feb 25, 2020
Sophia Schmidt / Delaware Public Media

A federal judge has dismissed the suit filed against the City of Wilmington and several former officials related to the 2016 Canby Park fire. 

State officials look at possible public-private retirement plan in Delaware

By • Feb 24, 2020
Delaware Public Media

State officials are looking into adding a state-sponsored retirement savings plan in Delaware.


Insurance commissioner responds to report of auto premium increases on members of military

By • Feb 24, 2020

Delaware’s insurance commissioner is reacting to a report showing that First State service members may return home to increased auto insurance premiums.

 


Amazon to receive $4.5 million in Delaware taxpayer money for new distribution center

By • Feb 24, 2020
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Amazon could receive millions in taxpayer dollars from the state after a vote by economic development officials Monday.  


Smyrna School District tax referendum passes

By • Feb 24, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Voters in the Smyrna School District approved $667,300 capital referendum over the weekend.

The referendum passed Saturday, with 317 residents voting yes and 134 no.

Fifth board member resigns from Odyssey Charter School board

By • Feb 24, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Another board member resigned from a troubled charter school just outside of Wilmington late last week. 

Changes coming to Dover AFB medical services

By • Feb 22, 2020
Delaware Public Media

A Department of Defense (DOD) report on the size and scope of military hospitals calls for the 436th Medical Group to adjust how it operates.


Dover officials mulling water rate increases for first time in 10 years

By • Feb 22, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Residents in the City of Dover could see water rates rise if the Mayor and Council approve recommendations by the city manager.


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