DelawareLive Oct 15

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – October 15, 2023

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: More than 500 Delawareans turn out to ‘Stand with Israel’ 45th Hagley Craft Fair draws 100 artisans from region Taste Kennett tour showcases Pa. town’s culinary diversity Del. agriculture students, teams win national awards Moore-Briddell powers Sussex Central past Cape Click on the image below to view the PDF Sonja Frey

Charter moratorium bill released after heavy debate

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

After a contentious hearing, a bill that would put a moratorium on both the creation and expansion of charter schools in New Castle County was released by the House Education Committee Wednesday.  The final vote on House Bill 353 was nine in favor and seven against. All nine who voted in favor are Democrats, all seven against are Republicans. In …

State Reps ask Carney to remove auditor, but it seems unlikely

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Legislative efforts to remove Kathleen McGuiness from office seem likely to fail, based on state rules With embattled Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness refusing to step down in the wake of her criminal indictment some legislators are pursuing other means to remove her from office.  Reps. Madinah Wilson-Anton, D-Newark, and Mike Smith, R-Pike Creek, have introduced a resolution asking Gov. …

Chinese American groups, state senator pressure Brady to resign

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Calls are mounting for embattled State Rep. Gerald Brady’s immediate resignation after the lawmaker was caught last month using a racist slur to refer to women of Asian descent. The Delaware Chinese American Association and Chinese American Community Center called on Brady to step down Monday in an email sent to Gov. John Carney and members of the General Assembly. …