Two Delaware lawmakers are looking to reinstate the death penalty for criminals convicted of the murder of a law enforcement or public safety officer. State Reps. Tim Dukes, R-Laurel and Danny Short, R-Seaford, announced Thursday that they are planning to introduce legislation in the new year that would reinstate the death penalty under those conditions. The bill known as the …
As Delaware moves toward 2025 retail sale of recreational marijuana, lots of moving parts require decisions and implementation, the stateâs Marijuana Commissioner told a packed New Castle County Chamber of Commerce meeting Wednesday. Among those fine points are creating a digital infrastructure, formalizing regulations; and creating ways for people to apply for licenses, Rob Coupe said in a wide-ranging and …
A detective with the Smyrna Police Department was arrested and charged Monday with distribution and possession of child pornography. Michael Anthony Kealty, 33, is accused of distributing child pornography via his Snapchat account in August 2023. Federal agents executed a search warrant at his residence on Sept. 22, 2023, and found more child pornography in his Snapchat account, according to …
Delaware budget forecasts show that revenues and expenditures for 2025 are running at almost the same level as this year, which had a budget of $6.1 billion. Even so, Dover politicians may have to scramble to figure out how to accommodate an additional $400 million in expenses for 2025. That’s what Cerron Cade, director of the state Office of Budget …
Three members of the Wilmington City Council â including the president â on Monday protested Mayor Mike Purzyckiâs decision to no longer require city residency for current and newly hired employees. âWe have the power to make sure that the residents get to make that decision and that we don’t go from a five-year residency commitment to none,â said District …
Workersâ compensation insurance rates will decrease for the seventh year in a row, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced Wednesday. Effective Dec. 1, the voluntary market will decrease 10.03%, while the residual market will decrease 13.85%, he said Thursday. Updated figures were released following a review of the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau filing by independent actuaries and a public hearing with …
As Delaware Republicans release statements of adamant support for Israel after the deadly Hamas attack there, one Democrat is drawing a lot of attention for her refusal to do so. State Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, D-Newark, said in an email circulated among members of the Delaware General Assembly that she was shocked by what she saw when she visited the Delaware …
Government officials and community members gather in Dover to learn of qualitative, quantitative, and projection data to solve the housing crisis Dover, Del. October 10, 2023 â Delawareans, including government officials, nonprofit and for-profit partners, and service providers, joined the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) at POLYTECH Adult Education Center to hear preliminary findings from the [âŠ] Staff WriterThis post was …
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced today that he will not seek re-election to a third term in 2024. In a letter to âthe people of Wilmington,â he gives his age as a big reason for the decision. âMy difficulty in committing to another term that would begin 15 months from now is in continuing to undertake such a demanding job …
Gov. John Carney has signed a law requiring a state agency for child services to explore joining a federal program that aims to find permanent housing solutions for foster children. Senate Joint Resolution 1, from Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Dover, and Rep. Kim Williams, D-Stanton, directs the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families to consider participating in the …
