Posts Tagged ‘Delaware’
Over $14 Million in Funding for Critical Community Projects in Delaware–Signed into Law
DE Flags to Half-Staff for Former State Senator Robert Voshell of Milford
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday to honor Korean War veteran and former Senate Majority Leader Robert Voshell on the day of his interment. He worked at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, retiring as director after 40 years with the…
Read MoreIndian River Inlet Bridge, DE Memorial Bridge, in Top 100 most Iconic Bridges in America, Finds Survey
Iconic bridges in America’s landscape connect destinations as well as offer breathtaking views—something that can transform any mundane commute into an inspiring journey. Gunther Volkswagen Fort Lauderdale posed a hypothetical question to 3,000 commuters nationwide: If you could select any one of America’s iconic bridges to be part of your daily commute, which one would you…
Read MoreDelaware, New Jersey, Illinois Lead Multistate Coalition of Attorneys General Supporting PA Gun Safety Law   Â
Attorneys General of a number of states are speaking out about the striking down of a gun law in Pennsylvania. Attorney General Kathy Jennings today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. The coalition urged the court to revisit an opinion striking…
Read MoreHigher Expected Snowfall Amounts Shift Southward
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency has passed along information from the US National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, saying the expected heaviest snowfall amounts have shifted slightly southward. The greatest amounts are now expected near northern Delaware. Snowfall amounts were also increased by 1-2″ across southern Delaware. A Winter Storm Warning was added to Kent…
Read MoreProposed ATF Rule Aims to Reduce Illegal Gun Trafficking
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 21 Attorneys General including Delaware supporting a proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Rule that would reduce illegal gun trafficking by ensuring that more gun sales are subject to background checks. Following the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the…
Read MoreUnemployment Increased Slightly in October
Unemployment increased a tenth of a percent in October both in Delaware and nationally. However in Sussex County – unemployment increased from 3.8’% in September to 4% in October. Statewide unemployment in Delaware is at 4.2% for October – with the national unemployment rate at 3.9%, Over the past year, the biggest over-the-year job changes…
Read MoreMid-Atlantic Region to Become one of Seven “Hydrogen Hubs” In U.S.
The Biden Administration announced last week substantial federal grants to create a series of “hydrogen hubs,” with the goal of seeing these hubs produce three million metric tons of hydrogen annually. Senator Tom Carper released a statement saying the Mid-Atlantic region was selected to become one of seven clean hydrogen hubs across our nation. Senator…
Read MoreDelaware Citizens Asked to Comment on Draft Plan to Provide Universal Broadband Access
Delaware is expected to receive $107 million in federal money to deploy internet infrastructure in The First State. Delaware Broadband Office Executive Director Roddy Flynn says there are still a lot of hoops they need to jump through to gain access to that funding. The proposed plan has been posted for public comment. The plan…
Read MoreDelaware Launches Campaign to Combat Veteran Suicide  Â
A new campaign is now underway that aims to better identify suicide risk among military members and veterans. The “Ask the Question” campaign will be piloted at the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health’s Bridge Clinics.  The campaign centers around breaking the stigma and identifying risk by first asking the question: “Have you, or a…
Read MoreDelaware GOP Town Hall
Delaware Adopts Updated 2023 to 2028 Hazard Mitigation Plan to Make State Stronger Against Disasters
A five-year plan that allows federal funds to be directed to Delaware to protect people, their property, and the environment has been approved. Delaware’s 2023-2028 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) outlines risks and vulnerabilities faced by Delawareans, but also offers ideas and recommendations for protecting and improving resilience in the state. By developing and adopting the…
Read MoreReport: Delaware is building 14th most homes in U.S.
Among all U.S. states, Delaware is building the 14th most homes relative to the number of existing homes, according to a new report by Construction Coverage. In 2022, there were 14.0 new housing units authorized per 1,000 existing homes in Delaware—a total of 6,417 new units. You’ll find a table with data on more than…
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Requirement for New Motorcycle Riders in Delaware Under Senate Bill 86 Signed Into Law
All new motorcycle riders in Delaware will be required to wear a helmet for the first two years after receiving their endorsement, under a new law signed by Governor John Carney. Rep. Short joined Gov. John Carney in his Legislative Hall office on Friday for the ceremonial signing of the new law. Senate Bill 86…
Read MoreUPDATE: Delaware–First in Nation to Pilot a Dual Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strip; Program Underway This Week
Lisa Blunt Rochester Announces Campaign for U.S. Senate
Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced her campaign to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate. She launches her campaign on a promise to continue her work to create good jobs and access to opportunity, to protect our seniors, and to secure our fundamental freedoms – from reproductive freedom to voting rights. Congresswoman Rochester has represented…
Read MoreToday’s Delaware Gas Price Average –$1.61 Below All-Time Record High Set Last Year
Gas prices in Delaware have dropped 32% since last year, with today’s gas price average sitting at $3.38 per gallon, according to AAA. One year ago today the Delaware gas price average reached $4.99 per gallon, setting an all-time record high. Also, Delaware’s gas price average came down two cents from a week ago. Last…
Read MoreDelaware Legislation Released Today Adds Requirement Before Purchasing Handgun
The House Judiciary Committee today released legislation that would add Delaware to a growing list of states that require residents to complete a firearm training course and obtain a permit before purchasing a handgun. Under Senate Bill 2(S), sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman and House Majority Whip Melissa Minor-Brown, most Delawareans could…
Read MoreDelaware Bill to Establish Adult-use Cannabis Industry Becomes Law at Midnight
As of midnight tonight, a law will go into effect in Delaware and 21 other states as well as three U.S. territories, that legalizes an adult-use cannabis market. House Bill 2, which will go into effect without Governor Carney’s signature, establishes the legal framework for a cannabis industry with a focus on local, small business…
Read MoreElevated Risk of Fire Spread in Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore
Proposed Legislation to Eliminate Death Penalty in Delaware
Legislation just introduced would eliminate the death penalty in Delaware. As such, the penalty for a person who is convicted of first-degree murder for an offense that was committed after the person’s 18th birthday is imprisonment for the remainder of the person’s natural life without benefit of probation or parole or any other reduction. A…
Read MoreStart the New Year with a Hike
DELAWARE: First Day Hikes will continue the tradition of self-guided hikes at each Delaware State Park. Each park will also have a welcome station, where you can check in to be counted and pick up your First Day Hike sticker or magnet. Sites will also offer a send off time, where you can gather with…
Read MoreNew Year’s Brings Raise in Minimum Wage
Workers in both Delaware and Maryland will see an increase in pay beginning with the new year. Effective January 1, 2023 Delaware’s minimum hourly wage rate will increase from $10.50 to $11.75 an hour. The minimum hourly wage will increase incrementally on January 1st over the next two years to reach $15 an hour in…
Read MoreGas Price Average in Delaware Drops Below 3-Dollars a Gallon
As the trend of rising costs continues, drivers are experiencing some relief at the gas pumps. According to AAA Mid-Atlantic, after setting a record high of $4.99 per gallon on June 14, today’s Delaware gas price average dropped below $3.00 per gallon for the first time since September 2021. Today the average price for regular…
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