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Proposed bill aims to expand wetlands protections across Delaware
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (204+ words) DOVER, Del. - Delaware lawmakers are advancing legislation that could significantly expand protections for thousands of acres of wetlands across the First State. Senate Bill 9, known as the "Wetlands Stewardship Act," would create Delaware's first combined program regulating both tidal and…...
Delaware bill proposes penalty increase for damaging emergency vehicles
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (279+ words) DELAWARE " Delaware lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at protecting emergency vehicles and supporting first responders by strengthening penalties for vandalism. State Rep. Bryan Shupe, who represents District 36 and is an additional sponsor on the bill, said the consequences of such…...
Delaware to add new red light cameras to 15 intersections statewide
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (311+ words) DOVER, Del. - The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced 15 new red light camera locations across the First State in an effort to reduce crashes. DelDOT says the new cameras are expected to be operational at the 15 intersections by the summer....
Delaware court clears path for US Wind substation after Sussex, Fenwick lawsuit challenge
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (436+ words) (U.S. Department of Energy) SUSSEX CO., Del. - A major legal battle over offshore wind in Sussex County has taken a decisive turn in the Delaware Court of Chancery this week. The Court of Chancery has ruled in favor of the state,…...
Long-time Delaware State Senator and trail blazer Nancy Cook passes
1+ week, 4+ day ago (227+ words) DOVER, Del. - The Delaware State Senate is mourning the death of former State Senator Nancy Cook who served as a Delaware lawmaker for Kent County for nearly four decades. Born in 1936, Cook was first elected to represent Delaware's District 15 in…...
New security measures at Delaware DMVs following killing of State Trooper
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (167+ words) DELAWARE - The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles has implemented new security measures at all of their locations following the fatal shooting of Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew "Ty" Snook in December. Cpl. Snook, 34, was stationed at the Wilmington DMV on…...
Delaware BOE revokes Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence’s charter
2+ week, 1+ day ago (293+ words) The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence GEORGETOWN, Del. - The Delaware State Board of Education has voted to revoke the Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence's charter, all but guaranteeing the school will now close at the end of the…...
BREAKING: Delaware BOE revokes Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence’s charter
2+ week, 1+ day ago (237+ words) The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence GEORGETOWN, Del. - The Delaware State Board of Education has voted to revoke the Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence's charter, all but guaranteeing the school will now close at the end of the…...
Delaware lawmakers looking to increase fines on illegally using fireworks
2+ week, 2+ day ago (229+ words) DELAWARE - The Delaware House passed a bill Tuesday aimed at strengthening state laws and regulations around fireworks use and sale. The sale or possession of fireworks was illegal in Delaware until 2018. Now, the current law allows for buying and selling…...
Mosquito spraying set to begin soon throughout Delaware
2+ week, 3+ day ago (191+ words) DELAWARE - DNREC says it will soon begin spring spraying of woodland pools to control mosquito populations. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control says spraying is scheduled for Friday, March 20, carrying on as late as mid-April, depending on…...