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In December, an independent assessment of Delaware’s public education funding system was released recommending substantial changes.The American Institutes for Research study suggests what Delaware spends on education is not enough based on the student outcomes it produces. It recommends the state significantly increase spending while distributing more resources according to student needs and implementing a weighted student funding formula.Lawmakers received a briefing on the report earlier this month and it appears there’s no rush to implement the recommendations offered.This week, contributor Larry Nagengast examines state lawmakers' reaction to the report and the path forward.
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The State Auditor’s office releases its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report three months late with an unprecedented disclaimer — the Delaware Unemployment Compensation Fund could not be audited.
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A bill to provide financial assistance for installing in-home electric vehicle chargers for low-income Delawareans is released from the House Natural Resource and Energy Committee.
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The program began just over two years ago and mirrors the acute care delivered at a brick-and-mortar hospital.
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HB346 builds off a law passed in 2022 that provides legal protections to providers of contraceptive and abortion services - extending those same protections to providers of gender-affirming health care.
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Legislation to create a hospital cost review board in an attempt to lower healthcare costs is introduced, but members of the healthcare community strongly oppose it.
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Meyer’s $342.5 million 2025 operating budget plan is a three percent increase from this year, with no property tax or sewer fee increases.
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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer’s final budget proposal as county executive has no proposed property tax or sewer fee increases.
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As Delaware prepares to open its recreational marijuana market, lawmakers take a step to provide a sense of security for local banks interested in playing a role in the market.