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House passes Delaware bill to codify no excuse absentee voting
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (228+ words) Salisbury, Md. " A bill to codify no-excuse absentee voting into the Delaware constitution is one step closer to becoming law. Senate Bill 3, a bipartisan effort co-sponsored by several state senators and representatives, would allow voters to get an absentee ballot without…...
Federal Funding Aims to Combat Coastal Erosion in Delaware
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (538+ words) BETHANY BEACH, Del. " Congresswoman Sarah Mc Bride has secured $600, 000 in federal funding for the Indian River Sand Bypass System at Delaware Seashore State Park. On Thursday, Mc Bride and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources gathered at the inlet to…...
Court Clears Way for Controversial Offshore Wind Substation in Delaware
1+ week, 6+ day ago (241+ words) DELAWARE " Following months of litigation, the Court of Chancery has ruled to uphold the Delaware General Assembly's authority to construct an electrical substation in State waters. "Today's ruling makes clear that Delaware's energy future is a statewide issue that should…...
Delaware Farm Bureau Hosts 9th Annual Ag. Safety Conference
3+ week, 1+ day ago (261+ words) (SMYRNA, Del) " Dozens of farmers from across the state of Delaware gathered in Smyrna for the ninth annual Delaware Farm Bureau AG Safety Conference, talking about everything from protecting the land to protecting animals from pests. The conference has been…...
UPDATE: Driving Restrictions Lifted Across Delaware
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (483+ words) There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. However, motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways may still have patches of ice and snow, or may experience downed trees in some areas. Drivers should…...
Delaware State Rep. Introduces HB 279 Right to Repair
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (234+ words) (DOVER, Del) " A Sussex County Representative is introducing a bill to help boaters potentially make repairs at a faster rate. Delaware legislators introduced a bipartisan bill, HB 279. It's known as the Marine Equipment Right to Repair Act. The new bill…...
Eric's ID Law introduced in Delaware House
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (117+ words) DOVER, Del. " On Tuesday, lawmakers gathered as Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha announced HB 280, also known as Eric's ID Law. The new bipartisan legislation is designed to ensure more equitable treatment for individuals with nonapparent disabilities during encounters with law enforcement. Eric's…...
Funeral plans set for Delaware State Trooper killed in line of duty
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (182+ words) NEWARK, Del. " Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Delaware State Police corporal who was shot and killed while working an overtime assignment at a Division of Motor Vehicles office earlier this week, authorities said. Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty…...
T2 T to pay off mortgage for family of slain Delaware State Trooper
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (268+ words) WILMINGTON, Del. " A national nonprofit organization announced Monday it will pay off the mortgage on the home of a Delaware State Police corporal who was fatally shot last week, providing long-term financial security for his young family. Snook, a husband…...
Delaware Capitol Police to expand facility dog program
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (225+ words) " Dover, Del. " The Delaware Capitol Police recently announced they will expanding their facility dog program to Kent and Sussex Counties. Currently, Delaware Capitol Police have one facility dog, five-year-old Vin, and his handler Officer Donna Di Clemente. Facility dogs have…...