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Delaware Senate leader Sokola announces retirement
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (296+ words) Why Should Delaware Care?David Sokola serves as the Senate President Pro Tempore, the top role in Delaware's upper legislative chamber. In that role, he is able to set the legislative agenda and determine which bills receive hearings in the…...
Delaware Explained: The 2026 General Assembly
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1316+ words) On Tuesday, the the second leg of the 153rd General Assembly convened to bring state lawmakers back to session. As the legislative body for the state of Delaware, the General Assembly has the ultimate authority to approve the state's budget and…...
Sussex Council denies Costco-anchored Atlantic Fields project
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (729+ words) Why Should Delaware Care?Atlantic Fields is a plan for a mega-sized shopping center in the Lewes-Rehoboth Beach area. It would bring big-name stores like Costco, Target and Whole Foods, but it would also bring more traffic congestion to an…...
Residents take Sussex County Council to court over Belle Mead
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (670+ words) Why Should Delaware Care?Belle Mead is one of several controversial developments that have become part of a larger debate over how to manage growth in booming eastern Sussex County. If the resident group wins the appeal, the court's intervention…...
Wilmington officials to sit for Constitutional training following settlement
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (1111+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? An ACLU lawsuit against Wilmington argued that restrictions imposed in 2024 on community members organizing an event were unconstitutional. The case, which recently settled, highlights concerns about how the city manages public spaces, limits community organizers, and…...
Get Involved: Legislature reconvenes, Atlantic Fields, charter school oversight and more
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (582+ words) Why Should Delaware Care?Government works best when its citizens are knowledgeable and engaged. Delaware's government has scores of commissions, working groups, agencies and legislative committees. All must hold meetings that are open to the public. Below we highlight a…...
Trade unions reenter New Castle County politics amid a fight over data center
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (1597+ words) Why Should Delaware Care?Two union leaders within the Delaware Building Trades Council are running for seats on the New Castle County Council. The moves signal an escalation in a dispute that has divided local officials, mobilized union members and…...
In 2026, affordability is front of mind for Delaware leaders
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (1188+ words) Why Should Delaware Care?Delaware lawmakers are set to return to session on Tuesday for the next six months, culminating in the passage of the state's budget. In 2025, issues like big changes in property tax bills in New Castle County…...
Avelo parts ways with Trump administration, ends deportation flights
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (936+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Avelo Airlines, a low-cost startup airline, is currently the only commercial air operator in Delaware. Its arrival was widely cheered by leaders and residents alike, but it has been beset by controversy of late after contracting…...
Following settlement, lawmakers propose changes to hospital oversight board
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1434+ words) Why Should Delaware Care?For more than a year, Delaware's largest hospital has sought in court to upend a law regulating hospital spending. A breakthrough in the fall led to a proposed legal settlement compelling Delaware lawmakers to amend that…...