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delawarepublic. org > show > the-green > 2026-05-22 > delawares-first-inspector-general-considers-his-office-an-oversight-mosaic

Delaware's first Inspector General considers his office an "oversight mosaic"

3+ hour, 35+ min ago  (352+ words) Note: this copy has been edited for clarity and brevity. Bouthier: Can we talk about the timeline and staffing plans for getting set up here in the state? Bouthier: What do you do with concerns? Bouthier: Governor Meyer called you,…...

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delawarepublic. org > politics-government > 2026-05-22 > legislation-to-regulate-gun-vendors-passes-delaware-senate

Legislation to regulate gun vendors passes Delaware Senate

9+ hour, 28+ min ago  (422+ words) Despite revisions made to SB 300, which creates a new license for Delaware gun dealers, it still received significant pushback from Republicans during senate floor debate. Its sponsor, Senate Pro tem Dave Sokola (D-Newark) changed the legislation to decrease its oversights,…...

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delawarepublic. org > education > 2026-05-21 > referendum-reform-legislation-by-state-lawmakers

Referendum reform legislation is considered by state lawmakers

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (474+ words) After multiple attempts over the years, Delaware's approach to school referenda could get an overhaul. Senator Pro Tem Dave Sokola (D-Newark) introduced a bill that revises when school districts would have to ask its tax base for a bump in…...

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delawarepublic. org > npr-headlines > 2026-05-20 > senate-panel-hears-testimony-on-online-sports-betting-prediction-markets

Senate panel hears testimony on online sports betting, prediction markets

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (196+ words) Senate lawmakers grilled sports betting industry officials during a hearing focused on recent cheating scandals, companies' marketing tactics and regulatory battles....

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delawarepublic. org > npr-headlines > 2026-05-20 > bipartisan-home-affordability-bill-passes-the-house

Bipartisan home affordability bill passes the House

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (702+ words) Stay up to date with our Up First newsletter sent every weekday morning. Republicans and Democrats in the House voted Wednesday to pass a bill to address the nation's housing affordability crisis. It encourages homebuilding across the country and would…...

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delawarepublic. org > politics-government > 2026-05-20 > kent-county-hope-center-expected-to-finalize-location-soon

Kent County Hope Center expected to finalize location soon

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (25+ words) The Kent County Hope Center is a "done deal." according to Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen. The Delaware State Housing Authority declined to confirm a location....

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delawarepublic. org > politics-government > 2026-05-20 > newark-applies-to-join-delawares-downtown-development-district-program

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1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (328+ words) Newark City Council unanimously approves an application for the state's Downtown Development District program. The program intends to spur capital investment in commercial business districts and neighborhoods in downtown areas. Newark hopes the program can help spark affordable housing development,…...

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delawarepublic. org > politics-government > 2026-05-20 > a-confederate-flag-controversy-re-emerges-in-georgetown

A Confederate flag controversy re-emerges in Georgetown

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (421+ words) One Georgetown resident is calling on the Town Council to express its disapproval of a Confederate flag at the town's historical society, and giving town lawmakers a ready-made resolution to do so. Jon Peterson has spoken during public comment at…...

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delawarepublic. org > politics-government > 2026-05-18 > delawareans-medicare-beneficiaries-have-expanded-rights-and-new-enrollment-opportunities

Delawareans Medicare beneficiaries have expanded rights and new enrollment opportunities

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (310+ words) The Delaware Department of Insurance reminds residents of a new Medicare "Birthday Rule" and enrollment protections that are in effect. The new rule and enrollment protections are both as a result of Senate Bill 71 that was implemented earlier this year…...

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delawarepublic. org > politics-government > 2026-05-18 > wilmington-universitys-dover-campus-hosts-the-2026-congressional-delegation-youth-conference

Wilmington University's Dover campus hosts the 2026 Congressional Delegation Youth Conference

4+ day, 17+ min ago  (425+ words) Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Congresswoman Sarah Mc Bride took questions from some of the nearly 120 high school students in attendance The questions focused on housing, education, immigration, AI, and health research, among other topics. Coons and…...