Isaiah Glen Shields

10,000-mile walk includes stop in Delaware

Charlie MegginsonHeadlines, Culture

He graduated from college, landed a well-paying job in corporate finance and bought his first home. Then, he dropped it all and embarked on a journey that would change his life forever.  Isaiah Glen Shields talked with Delaware LIVE News on his 400th day walking across the country.  Cars and trucks whizzed by — many of them offering friendly honks …

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Carney vetoes bill to rework employee benefit committee

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

Gov. John Carney on Tuesday vetoed a bill to restructure the state committee that tried to move state retirees from a rich health plan to a Medicare Advantage one to save money. House Bill 282, sponsored by Rep. Paul Baumbach, D-Newark, is one of several that grew out of a year’s worth of committee hearings. It promised to revise the …

The Public Education Funding Commission would make recommendations to help improve how Delaware funds its school. (Photo by Shutterstock)

Senate moves to address school funding study with commission

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

After a couple of briefings on the landmark December 2023 report on school funding that says Delaware should invest up to $1 billion more into it, the state legislature is moving to take action. Tuesday, the Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 201, sponsored by Sen. Laura Sturgeon, D-Hockessin and chair of the Senate Education Committee, which ​​establishes the Public Education …

A new bill touches on a widely-debated topic: transgender athletes in competitions. (Photo by JJAVA/Adobe Stock)

Trans athletes should compete based on birth gender, bill says 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Sports

A controversial topic that has swept the nation – transgender athletes – will show up in the Delaware General Assembly Wednesday.  Dubbed the “Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act,” Senate Bill 191 is on the agenda of the Senate Education Committee and if approved would force a trans student athlete to compete only with others who share their biological gender. Sponsored …

Delaware's Multi-Tiered System of Supports focus on academic, mental and behavioral health. (Photo by Deposit Photos)

Legislator: Mental health programs hurt Delaware classrooms

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A member of the state task force that’s trying to improve student behavior and school environments in schools said that tiered mental health programs are killing Delaware  classroom productivity.  “They don’t need all the fancy stuff,” said Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Dover, said. “They don’t need the interventions. They don’t need the couches, they don’t need the specialists. They just need …

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Delaware House to salute 6 departing members

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

Among the last week’s work in the 2024 session will be Delaware House of Representatives saluting six legislators who are leaving or have left the Delaware House. They include Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker, D-Wilmington; Rep. Sean Matthews, D-Middletown; Rep. Paul Baumbach, D-Newark; Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach; Rep. Michael Ramone, R-Newark/Pike Creek; and former Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown. On …

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Bond bill: 5 school districts will share $160 million for projects

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

The state will invest $160 million for school projects in six districts and $100 million in deferred maintenance and capital improvements in state buildings, according to the $1.1 billion capital budget introduced Monday. The $160 million for school construction projects is the largest amount of money designated and will go to Smyrna, Red Clay, Colonial, New Castle County Vo-Tech, Polytech …

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Animal Partners to host free vaccine clinic for Sussex pets

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

An animal welfare group will host two free wellness and vaccine clinics for Sussex County pet owners, the first Thursday, June 27, at the Bridgeville Goodwill. Humane Animal Partners, which has adoption centers in Rehoboth Beach, Wilmington  and Stanton/Christiana, is sponsoring the clinics because it can be difficult for people in Sussex County to find accessible, affordable veterinary care. The …

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State Police Arrest Man for Reckless Endangering and Gun Offenses in Dover

Staff WriterDelaware State Police, Police & Fire, RSS

The Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Anthony Hatton of Dover, Delaware for reckless endangering and gun offenses in Dover yesterday afternoon. On June 23, 2024, at approximately 12:29 p.m., […]
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State Police Arrest Man for Reckless Endangering and Gun Offenses in Dover

Staff WriterDelaware State Trooper, Police & Fire, RSS

The Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Anthony Hatton of Dover, Delaware for reckless endangering and gun offenses in Dover yesterday afternoon. On June 23, 2024, at approximately 12:29 p.m., […]
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