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Governor’s race is seeing big money – from the candidates
This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware. The three-way race to become Delaware’s Democratic candidate for governor is gearing up to be among the most expensive and competitive in recent history – and much of the money is flowing from the candidates’ own personal bank accounts. In December, Collin O’Mara, Delaware’s former chief environmental regulator, loaned his fledgling campaign $750,000 – ... Read More
Bill to ban plastic six-pack rings introduced to General Assembly
The Delaware General Assembly recently heard a bill that would prohibit the sale of beverages stored with plastic rings or plastic connectors. Senate Bill 263 was introduced on Thursday, April 11 and sponsored by Sen. Trey Paradee from Dover. If enacted, the ban would apply to plastic container rings, plastic shrink wraps and plastic tops used to connect beverages. The ban would begin July 1, 2025.
Thanks anyway, Bobby: Kennedy family endorses Biden for 2024 over one of their own
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Capping off a three-day tour of the state, Joe Biden made his appearance at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center in North Philly, where he accepted the endorsement of the Kennedy family at large.
Hospital board bill could hurt extra $100 million for Medicaid
If a bill establishing a state board to oversee hospital budgets passes as is, it could alter or kill the deal cut with those hospitals to pay a provider tax unlocking another $100 million for Delaware’s Medicaid program. Brian Frazee, president of the Delaware Healthcare Association, warned the House Appropriations Committee that the requirement in House Bill 350 to immediately ... Read More
Quick Stick: Week 4 boys lacrosse top 10
The boys’ lacrosse season heats up this week and we are hoping the weather is nice as it was on Sunday, The season has reached its halfway point. The No. 1 team Sallies has already p;ayed two thirds of its schedule and will take a 9-0 record into its final third of the season. In those 6 games the ... Read More
This Is a Critical Moment: Delaware Must Not Go Backward in Health Equity
While the goal of bending the cost curve in health care may be well-intentioned, this bill will have horrific consequences for Delaware’s most vulnerable populations, including Black people, Hispanic people and other groups that have been traditionally underserved in health care. The good news, however, is that this bill has started a conversation about collaborating that can lead to effective ... Read More
Bill to provide Medicaid coverage for pregnancy termination advances as Delaware General Assembly returns from break
DOVER -- The General Assembly returned to the state capitol on Tuesday after a two-week spring recess, but missed no time getting back to work. With just over two months left of this ...
Assisted suicide finally passes House, GOP with major concerns
A unique method of death by self-administered medication that has been discussed by the General Assembly for several years has once again made into this year’s legislative session. And, once again, the Republicans pushed back in full swing, with a myriad of concerns with both logistical and moral concerns. The concept made Rep. Rich Collins, R-Milsboro, question the religious morality ... Read More
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