Wind substation

Experts: Wind-power substation’s rejection an “early Christmas present” for Sussex County

Bradley VasoliGovernment, Environment, Headlines

  By Bradley Vasoli While a proposed Sussex County wind-power substation generated some fanfare among politicians, some energy and environmental experts welcome its rejection by the County Council this week. US Wind envisioned the substation to span over 142 acres in Dagsboro to transport energy generated by offshore wind turbines to the regional transmission grid. The power would travel via …

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Town Hall takes security measures following national trend

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

A Democrat Town Hall in Kent County organized by Sarah McBride last week added extra security measures for registration, something a national group says is needed to address growing safety concerns. “Campaign security is a major topic of concern for Democratic candidates everywhere,” said Kelly Dietrich, founder and CEO of the National Democratic Training Committee, the largest Democratic campaign training …

DelawareLive May 14

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – May 14, 2023

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Delaware wedding: Matt Meyer, Lauren Cooksey marry in Rehoboth New climate bill would increase scope of energy agency Animal Welfare may get doggie bag of new duties from GA Panel: State should make 1% extra retiree funding the law  Culture Marriage proposal caps teacher …

A better Delaware Jane Brady

Jane Brady joins A Better Delaware as board co-chair

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

A familiar face will join the board of A Better Delaware. Jane Brady, a former Delaware Superior Court Judge and three-term state attorney general will become co-chair along with founder Chris Kenny of the organization’s board. A Better Delaware describes itself as a non-partisan public policy and political advocacy organization that supports pro-growth, pro-jobs policies as well as greater transparency …

Kenny elected to board of regional school accreditation group

Charlie MegginsonEducation, Headlines

Chris L. Kenny   Delaware LIVE’s owner has been elected to serve on the board of one of the nation’s largest higher-education accreditation organizations. Chris L. Kenny, who also owns A Better Delaware, will serve for three years as a public member on the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s board of commissioners. Middle States is a non-governmental organization tasked …