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U.S. Sen. Tom Carper to retire from politics after nearly 50 years in office
U.S. Sen. Tom Carper has been in statewide public office since 1977, serving as Delaware treasurer, congressman, governor and senator. → Read More
Delaware House votes to legalize recreational marijuana with more Democrats voting yes
The bipartisan vote showed gains for the support of legalization. Two Democrats who previously had not supported legalization voted for the bill. → Read More
Delaware bans the use of TikTok on state devices due to cybersecurity concerns
Delaware is the latest state to block the Chinese-owned and wildly popular app due to cybersecurity concerns. → Read More
What you missed: Carney's budget, miscarriage bereavement leave and GOP support for weed
Welcome to The Press Room, a weekly roundup of the major stories and happenings of the 2023 Delaware legislative year. → Read More
Midterms are less than a week away. Here are the key races in Delaware
There likely won’t be too many surprises when Delawareans cast their vote in the midterm elections. Still, here are the races you should watch. → Read More
At Delaware State, Biden touts student debt relief plan
President Joe Biden spoke on student debt relief at Delaware State University on Friday afternoon. → Read More
Delaware Legislature to hold special session amid outrage for retiree Medicare Advantage plan
The special session, which has bipartisan support in both chambers, will be on Oct. 26. → Read More
Democratic primary shows progressive legislative wave continues to ride strong in Delaware
The state’s Working Families Party, which backed several progressives, is showing to be a significant player in Delaware elections. → Read More
What to watch for in Delaware's primary on Tuesday
The primary race for the 2022 midterm elections is almost here. Here's what to watch for. → Read More
With the Delaware primary days away, ACLU poll offers glimpse into voters' priorities
A new Delaware political poll offers a glimpse into the priorities of some voters, particularly in areas that will likely have the most competitive primaries. → Read More
Delaware is changing its Medicare plan for state workers, here's what it means for retirees
The change from traditional Medicare to the new Medicare Advantage plan will impact more than 25,000 Delawareans. → Read More
The Delaware primary is two weeks away. Here are 6 races we're watching closely
There’s more than a dozen primary races in Delaware on Sept. 13. Here are the races to watch. → Read More
Delaware helpline provides free legal advice to those seeking an abortion
Lawyers from a dozen private law firms across the state will answer the legal questions pro-bono. → Read More
This is everything you need to know about Delaware's primary election
The primary election for Delaware’s 2022 midterms is quickly approaching. Here’s everything you need to know about how and when to vote. → Read More
McGuiness' defense files motions seeking acquittal, new trial in wake of guilty verdict
A jury in July found Kathy McGuiness guilty of three public corruption misdemeanors. → Read More
Delaware Legislature passes historic bond bill of $1.4 billion
Nearly a quarter of this funding, about $331.4 million, will go toward completing road projects across the state. → Read More
House Democrats fail to override governor’s weed veto, killing chances of legalization
This was the closest Delaware has been in a decade to create a recreational marijuana industry. It’s unclear what the path forward will be. → Read More
House Democrats fail to override governor’s weed veto, killing chances of legalization
This was the closest Delaware has been in a decade to create a recreational marijuana industry. It’s unclear what the path forward will be. → Read More
Delaware lawmakers pledge to ban sale of assault weapons, increase purchasing age of some firearms
It comes after a number of mass shootings, most notably in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman shot and killed 19 school children and two teachers. → Read More
Lawmaker's sick day causes recreational marijuana bill to fail by 1 vote in Delaware House
There will be another attempt for the Delaware House to vote for the legalization and regulation of recreational marijuana in June. → Read More