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Gov. Markell's 2014 State of the State address
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Governor Jack Markell delivered his State of the State address this week before a joint session of the General Assembly.
The State of the State is often long on idea and short on specifics – a vision statement for the year, followed by the nuts and bolts in the governor’s budget proposal, which he’ll deliver next week.
But this year’s State of the State made a few headlines – and The Green bring you those highlights. (More)
Democratic lawmakers react to 2014 State of the State
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Our coverage of the State of the State this week includes reaction from lawmakers. We start on the Democratic side of the aisle – where the governor’s proposals received a largely favorable response.
WDDE Political Reporter James Dawson checked in with the Senate President Pro Temp Patricia Blevins of Elsmere and House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst to get their feedback on the speech. (More)
Republican lawmakers react to 2014 State of the State
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GOP were quick to raise concerns about some of the proposals Gov. Markell laid out in his State of the State – starting with how much they’ll cost.
The Green brings you the Republican reaction from House Minority Leader Daniel Short and Senate Minority Leader Gary Simpson. (More)
State considers new charter school proposals
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State Department of Education officials have begun their review of proposals for new charter schools in Delaware – charters that would open in Fall 2015.
Three of the eight proposals were immediately turned down.
WDDE contributor Larry Nagengast explains why and examines the five that remain in contention to join the state’s charter school roster.
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Enlighten Me: Drive underway to license undocumented residents
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This week in our Enlighten Me segment – The battle to legally include undocumented immigrants on America’s roadways has been waged across the country for years, and now it appears poised to make its way to the First State.
WDDE’s James Dawson explores the new push – and the potential fallout should Delaware extend driver privilege cards to those living in the shadows of society here in the First State. (More)
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