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whyy.org > articles > delaware-same-sex-marriage-legislature-failure

Proposed bill protecting same-sex marriage fails in the Delaware House

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (699+ words) Most House Republicans did not vote on the bill, depriving it of the 28 votes needed for approval. Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware (Emma Lee/WHYY) Legislation that would protect the right to same-sex marriage failed to pass the Delaware House…...

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whyy.org > articles > new-jersey-budget-agreement-mikie-sherrill

New Jersey leaders agree to $60.7B spending plan for 2027

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (572+ words) The $60.7 billion spending plan includes more money for the Stay NJ property tax relief program than the governor originally requested. Democratic leaders in the New Jersey state legislature say they have agreed on a new $60.7 billion state spending plan for…...

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whyy.org > articles > new-jersey-poll-workers-june-2026-primary

New Jersey is looking for poll workers ahead of June primary

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (495+ words) Poll workers are paid $300 and teenagers are encouraged to apply. A sign outside the Moorestown Township Fire Station on Main Street identifies it as a polling place. (Emma Lee/WHYY) Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, who serves as the chief election…...

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whyy.org > articles > delaware-voucher-program-students-homeless-rental-aid

Delaware advocates push housing aid for students experiencing homelessness

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (596+ words) To receive vouchers, heads of families must meet income requirements and be working, looking for work or doing job training. State Rep. Kim Williams talks about a pilot program she wants to fund in the next state budget that would…...

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whyy.org > articles > koch-brothers-groups-sue-delaware-campaign-finance-law-donors

Groups founded by billionaire Koch brothers sue Delaware over campaign finance law

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1713+ words) The federal lawsuit charges that the 2012 law serves to “chill free speech," but a state official says the plaintiffs are “trying to keep dark money dark.” Two groups founded by billionaires Charles Koch (left) and David Koch, who died in…...

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whyy.org > articles > delaware-matt-meyer-federal-tax-decoupling

Delaware will save more than $300M after federal tax decoupling takes effect

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (610+ words) Delaware’s corporate tax revenue was at risk due to federal tax provisions passed in the “one big, beautiful bill.” FILE - Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State address, April 10, 2025. (Emma Lee/WHYY) The state of Delaware…...

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whyy.org > articles > new-jersey-election-2026-primary-senate-candidates

New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Republicans hope to unseat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (889+ words) Booker is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. Republicans Alex Zdan, Richard Tabor, Robert Lebovics and Justin Murphy are vying for their party’s nomination. New Jersey voters will cast their ballots in the June 2 primary election, to determine the Democratic…...

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whyy.org > articles > new-jersey-election-2026-primary-democrats

N.J. election 2026: 4 Democrats are competing to unseat Van Drew in Congress

5+ mon, 22+ hour ago   (1562+ words) The 2nd Congressional District is among South Jersey’s most closely watched races. Here’s what you need to know. Voters across Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem counties, and parts of Gloucester and Ocean counties, will head to the polls June 3 in…...

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whyy.org > articles > delaware-budget-advisory-council-legislation-permanent

Delaware lawmakers move to codify budget advisory council after controversy

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (925+ words) A journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create. Based on riveting TEDTalks from the world's most remarkable minds. Gov. Matt Meyer's controversial firing of former chair Michael Houghton is motivating lawmakers to make the…...

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whyy.org > articles > delaware-bills-ice-civil-arrests-courts-private-prisons

Delaware moves to block ICE courthouse arrests, limit detention ties

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (641+ words) The bills being considered are in addition to four immigration-related laws implemented last year. Delaware lawmakers could soon vote on legislation limiting private detention facilities in the state. Bill sponsor state Rep. Mara Gorman, D-Newark, is pushing two measures aimed…...