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 yearâs 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 …
Governorâs race is seeing big money â from the candidates
This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware. The three-way race to become Delawareâs Democratic candidate for governor is gearing up to be among the most expensive and competitive in recent history â and much of the money is flowing from the candidatesâ own personal bank accounts. In December, Collin OâMara, Delawareâs former chief environmental regulator, loaned his fledgling campaign $750,000Â â …
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 …
Makers of inappropriate deep fake images could face penalties
A bill that would punish citizens for creating and spreading inappropriate artificial intelligence images known as deep fakes passed unanimously in the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday morning. House Bill 353, sponsored by Rep. Krista Griffith, D-Wilmington, provides civil and criminal penalties for the wrongful disclosure of deep fakes that depict individuals in the nude or engaging in sexual conduct. Several …
Delaware State Housing Authority Announces The Launch Of Its New And Improved Website
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today the launch of its new and improved user-friendly website: https://www.destatehousing.com/. The new website was designed with the public and partners in mind, providing them easy access to services, resources, and information. The new website offers a fresh look and enhanced features like site translation services, improved search [âŠ] Staff WriterThis post was …
DelDOT Highlights National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week âBecome a hero toward zero, their lives depend on it.â
Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski was joined by representatives of the Delaware State Police and AAA Mid-Atlantic on Monday at the 95/896 interchange project to call attention to the importance of safe driving in our work zones across the state. National Work Zone Awareness Week is held each April at the traditional start of construction [âŠ] Staff WriterThis post was …
Sussex residents to get property reassessment values in fall
The homeowners of Sussex County can expect to receive the long-awaited letters of property reassessment this fall. âKent County is actually a year ahead of us, so ours is not going to be complete until this time next year,â said Chris Keeler, director of assessment for Sussex County, âSo it’ll be spring of 2025 before the project is completed, and …
State moves to control hospital budgets to lower health costs
Delaware’s hospitals soon could be governed by a politically appointed state board charged with examining and approving hospital budgets and invested with the power to demand changes and punish those that don’t meet its guidelines. House Bill 350 would create the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board under the Department of Health and Social Services. It will try to keep …
Drug Take Back Day: Free, responsible disposal system
Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at locations statewide between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, during the 26th national Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The biannual event, aimed at reducing the risk of prescription medications being diverted for misuse, has collected nearly 120,000 pounds of medications in Delaware since 2010. IN THE NEWS: William Penn, …
Environmental bill would ban six-pack plastic rings in 2025
As cities and states across the county have been taking measures in recent years like banning plastic bags and styrofoam to help prevent waste and sustain the environment, Delaware has a new bill to consider that would further that effort. Senate Bill 263, sponsored by Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover, would prohibit the sale of beverages packaged in rings or other …