This year's round of applications for the Delaware Health Fund are due on the last day of August. (Photo by Doidam 10/Shutterstock)

Delaware Health Fund accepting applications through Aug. 31

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Health Fund Advisory Committee (HFAC) has opened the application period for Fiscal Year 2027 funding, with a deadline set for August 31. In a change from previous years, applications went live earlier—on Monday, June 2—giving organizations more than two months to prepare their submissions. READ: Education Funding Commission approves hybrid model for …

Matt Meyer inaugural address

Here’s a copy of Gov. Matt Meyer’s inaugural address

Peter OsborneNews Briefs, Government

DOVER– For those of you who weren’t able to attend or live-stream (or just like to read speeches) Gov. Matt Meyer’s swearing in or inaugural address at Delaware State University, here’s the address: Good morning, everyone! Good morning, Delaware! Thank you so much for being here. The original plan was for me to give this speech outside. As the temperature …

Josiah Marvel Cup -- Tom Carper

Josiah Marvel Cup winner Tom Carper is obvious choice after 50 years of public service

Peter OsborneHeadlines, Business, Government

WILMINGTON — Former U.S. Senator — not to mention former state treasurer, Congressman, and governor — Thomas R. Carper has received the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s highest honor: the Josiah Marvel Cup. The honor is named in memory of the Honorable Josiah Marvel, who reorganized and served as the first president of the Delaware State Chamber in 1913. As …

Tom Carper's tenure in the U.S. Senate will end on Jan. 3, 2025.

Tom Carper bids farewell to U.S. Senate; met with respect from both sides of aisle

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Although a lifelong Democrat, longtime United States Senator and Delaware politician Tom Carper garnered praise from the opposition following his farewell address on the U.S. Senate Floor this week. “Tom Carper’s extraordinary legacy of public service to both our state and nation is undeniable,” said House Minority Leader Tim Dukes, R-Laurel. “With a career spanning more than five decades, his …

Bryon Short

Bryon Short to drive constituent engagement as Sarah McBride’s state director

Peter OsborneGovernment & Politics, Headlines

WILMINGTON — Delaware Contractors Association Executive Vice President Bryon Short will serve as Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride’s state director starting Jan. 3. “I’m going back to where I started my career, Short said in a brief interview Thursday. “My first grown-up position was working for then-Congressman [Tom] Carper. When folks run into the federal bureaucratic wall, it’s our job to make …

The Delaware Way tug of war

State sees growing signs of drift away from ‘The Delaware Way’

Bradley VasoliGovernment & Politics, Business, Headlines

Earlier this month, a storm of political change swept across America to return Republican Donald Trump to the White House. But governing institutions in the First State appear unshaken – at first glance. Democrats, as before, will occupy the state’s congressional office, both Senate seats, its governorship, and both legislative houses. Yet some who participate in Delaware politics see change …

The money will be used to restore beach areas near the Indian River Inlet Bridge. (Photo courtesy of Indianriverbridge.com)

Del. gets $10 million to restore Indian River beaches

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Delaware is set to receive $10 million from the federal government to help restore the beaches north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. The beaches will be fortified with up to 800,000 cubic yards of sand over the course of the next two winters. “This $10 million federal investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support our ongoing efforts to …