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Minimum wage increase clears one State Senate hurdle

By • Jun 12, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Legislation that would raise Delaware’s minimum wage to $15 an hour made it out of a Senate committee Wednesday.


Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games scheduled for this weekend

By • Jun 12, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Special Olympics Delaware hosts its 49th Annual Summer Games at the University of Delaware’s Athletic Complex this week.


Gov. Carney signs bill to charge fee to opioid drug makers

By • Jun 12, 2019
Sarah Mueller

Delaware is the first state in the U.S. to levy a fee on drug manufacturers for the opioids dispensed in the state.

Wilmington recognizes LGBTQ Pride Month with flag raising

By • Jun 12, 2019
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

City officials, representatives from Chemours and a local musician raised the rainbow pride flag over Rodney Square Wednesday.

 


State drops remaining Vaughn riot charges, ending trials

By • Jun 12, 2019

There will be no more trials connected to the deadly 2017 Vaughn prison uprising.

 

The Delaware Department of Justice is dropping the remaining charges pending against inmates allegedly involved in the February 2017 riot at the Smyrna facility that resulted in the death of correctional officer Lt. Steven Floyd.

 


 

Sussex County Economic Development offering SizeUp to local businesses

By • Jun 12, 2019

A new tool to help small businesses in Sussex County grow is now available.


Legislation allowing judges to shorten some prison terms passes Delaware House

By • Jun 11, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Legislation leaving more sentencing decisions to judges is heading to the Delaware Senate.


Wilmington Police ready to move on body cameras, if they can get funding

By • Jun 11, 2019
Photo courtesy: Delaware State Police

The Wilmington Police Department says it is ready to get a body camera program off the ground  — after it finds funding.


Property tax hike planned for Dover

By • Jun 11, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Residents in Dover will likely see a hike in their property taxes starting next month.

Dover City Manager Donna Mitchell’s proposed FY 2020 budget would raise property taxes by 8.6%—about $60 more per year for the average homeowner—boosting the city’s operating budget to $130,854,300.

OSHA cites Croda with violations, seeks over $260,000 in penalties

By • Jun 11, 2019
Croda, Inc.

The New Castle-area chemical plant where a toxic gas leak occurred last year now faces fines from the federal agency.

 


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