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Delaware traffic camera bill draws mixed reviews from drivers
15+ hour, 18+ min ago (373+ words) DELAWARE -- Delaware lawmakers are considering legislation that would expand the use of traffic and speed cameras across the state. The bill would allow cameras to be installed in additional locations, particularly along busy roadways, and broaden the types of traffic…...
Delaware bill would expand child care assistance to more working families
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (386+ words) DOVER, Del. - A new bill in Dover could make child care more affordable for thousands of Delaware families by expanding eligibility for the state's Purchase of Care assistance program over the next five years. House Bill 387 would gradually raise income…...
Delaware leaders unveil healthcare bills aimed at lowering costs, expanding charity care
4+ week, 1+ day ago (863+ words) DELAWARE - Delaware officials are pushing a new package of healthcare legislation they say could make hospital care more affordable and easier to navigate for families struggling with rising medical costs. Gov. Matt Meyer joined lawmakers, healthcare leaders and state officials…...
Delaware bill aims to ban behind-the-scenes data center deals
4+ week, 1+ day ago (206+ words) U. S. Department of Energy DOVER, Del. - A new bill introduced in Dover would prohibit Delaware government entities from keeping large-scale data center projects hidden from the public. Senate Bill 312, sponsored by Democratic State Sen. Stephanie Hansen Poore and backed by several…...
Delaware considers age-restriction on energy drink sales
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (412+ words) DELAWARE " Delaware lawmakers are considering legislation that would restrict the sale of energy drinks to minors, aiming to curb caffeine consumption among kids and teens. If passed, the bill would prohibit anyone under 18 from purchasing energy drinks. It would not…...
Delaware's House of Representatives adopts remote voting policy
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (230+ words) DOVER, Del. - The Delaware House of Representatives has passed a resolution to allow remote attendance and participation during special legislative sessions. House Resolution 19, first introduced earlier in November, would allow House members to join special sessions and vote remotely, as…...
Delaware audit alleges misuse of funds, weak oversight at Marydel Volunteer Fire Company
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (422+ words) (Courtesy of the Marydel Volunteer Fire Co.) MARYDEL, Del. - A state investigation into the Marydel Volunteer Fire Company found misuse of funds, weak oversight, and gaps in financial controls, according to a new report from the Delaware Office of Auditor…...
DNREC, DPH urge tick awareness as outdoor season ramps up in Delaware
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (295+ words) DELAWARE " As Delawareans head outdoors this spring and summer, state officials are urging residents to take precautions against tick bites and the diseases they can carry. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Division of Public…...
Scam alert: Fake texts asking victims to pay an overdue Delaware traffic or toll violation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (169+ words) DELAWARE - Delawareans, beware of a new cell phone scam starting this week across the first state. Delaware court officials say the scam text pretends to be from the Justice of the Peace Court and urges victims to scan a QR…...
New Delaware bill would create "buffer zone" around first responders
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (304+ words) DOVER, Del. - Delaware lawmakers are looking to set new boundaries at emergency scenes with a bill that could limit how close the public can get to first responders. The proposal aims to give emergency crews more space to work and…...