Illness forces Delaware governor John Carney to postpone annual State of the State address
Democratic Gov. John Carney was forced to postpone his scheduled State of the State address on Thursday because of illness, his office said.
2024 laws will increase minimum wage, continue tax relief in Delaware
January 1, 2024, marks the day that bills involving minimum wage, hazardous cleanup rates and employer tax relief will go into effect.
Nearly 2 dozen juveniles charged in mugging of 15-year-old at Delaware County schoolyard
Nearly two dozen kids and teens are facing charges after authorities in Delaware County say a 15-year-old was beaten up and robbed of his Yeezy slides while a crowd watched and filmed.
Delaware senators approve $5.6B operating budget for upcoming fiscal year
Senate lawmakers in Delaware have given final approval to an operating budget of more than $5.6 billion for the fiscal year starting Saturday.
Delaware House approves bill aimed at providing greater transparency in cases of police misconduct
House lawmakers in Delaware have voted to approve a bill aimed at greater transparency and public accountability in cases alleging police misconduct.
House lawmakers in Delaware approve $5.6 billion budget for fiscal year starting July 1
House lawmakers in Delaware have approved an operating budget of more than $5.6 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1.
Delaware congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announces bid for US Senate
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester says she is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Tom Carper.
Legislative committee adds more than $120 million to Delaware governor's proposed budget
Members of the Delaware legislature’s budget-writing committee have added more than $120 million to Gov. John Carney’s proposed operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1.
Delaware committee approves state pay raises, adds funds for marijuana industry
The committee on Tuesday approved pay raises for state workers ranging from 3% to 9%, depending on their pay grades, with the lowest grades getting the highest percentage increases.
Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware won't seek reelection, opening up seat in liberal state
Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. Carper announced Monday that he will retire when his current term expires in 2024.
Amendment allowing no-excuse absentee voting clears Delaware Senate
The Democratic-controlled state Senate has voted along party lines for a proposed constitutional amendment allowing no-excuse absentee voting in Delaware.
Delaware Senate confirms two Supreme Court nominees
The state Senate has confirmed Gov. John Carney’s two nominees for Delaware's Supreme Court, including a lawyer tapped by Carney for the high court after being arrested for drunken driving.
Handgun permit requirement clears Delaware Senate on party-line vote
The Democrat-controlled state Senate has voted along party lines to pass a bill requiring anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state.
Delaware bill requiring permits to buy handguns clears first hurdle
A proposal to require anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state has cleared its first legislative hurdle.
Delaware lawmakers give final approval to marijuana bills
Tuesday's votes could prompt a battle with the Democratic governor, who vetoed a legalization bill last year.
Delaware House approves legalizing recreational marijuana
The Delaware House has once again approved a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana use by adults in the state.
Effort to legalize recreational weed in Delaware begins anew
A bill authorizing the creation of a state-licensed recreational marijuana industry in Delaware has cleared a Democrat-led House committee.
Carney focuses heavily on education in State of State speech
Delaware Gov. John Carney has called for more investments in education, the environment and affordable housing in his State of the State address. Carney's proposals include raisin teacher pay and boosting funding for early childhood education programs.
Democrats solidify control of Delaware government in 2022 midterms
Delaware Democrats solidified their hold on state government Tuesday, winning all statewide races and picking up another seat in the state Senate.
Delaware Election Results: Rochester defeats Murphy again in Delaware House contest
Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester won reelection to Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S. House on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Lee Murphy to win a fourth term in Congress.