Government & Politics

This category details issues concerning the government and politics within Delaware on the local, county, and state levels. This includes Delaware policies, events, and election coverage.

Budget committee greenlights funding for gun buyback, courthouse security

The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) began refining next year’s budget on Tuesday with a state-funded gun buyback program sparking the first major disagreement between lawmakers. There were also some questions about allocation of funds for courthouse security. ...More

Sussex County unveils proposed 2014 budget

Increased revenues and lower debt are painting a rosier financial picture in Sussex County for the coming fiscal year. County leaders unveiled their proposed budget Tuesday including reduced sewer fees and a property tax rate which hasn’t changed in 24 years. ...More

Lawsuit challenges new Rehoboth scooter parking permit system

Rehoboth Beach’s new scooter parking permit is being challenged in court. Lawrence Myslewski filed a federal lawsuit Monday over the system that requires residents and non-residents with motorized scooters to purchase a $40 seasonal permit to park in non-metered areas. ...More

Recycling program aims to make the most of what restaurants throw away

What’s left on plates at some Rehoboth area restaurants is finding new life, helping grow food that could wind up on that very same plate. State officials Monday touted the initial efforts of REPLENISH, a recycling project developed by Delmarva Wellnet Foundation’s EDEN Delmarva program ...More

State revenues up as legislators begin final budget writing push

There’s some additional money available for Delaware’s 2014 budget. The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) added $21.7 million to the state’s bottom line in its May projection of state revenues ...More

AG Biden touts effectiveness of nuisance abatement program

Attorney General Beau Biden used a property in one New Castle neighborhood Monday to highlight the impact of the state’s Nuisance Abatement Program. ...More

Latest state revenue estimate to set stage for 2014 budget writing process

The General Assembly’s budget-writing Joint Finance Committee (JFC) gets an update on how much money is available for the state’s 2014 budget Monday. The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) offers its May projection of state revenues Monday afternoon. ...More

Delaware unemployment rate remains unchanged in April

Delaware’s unemployment rate held steady at 7.2 percent last month according to the state’s labor department. The jobless rate has hovered around 7 percent for roughly the last year and a half. ...More

Governor Jack Markell weekly address: Job training and lifelong learning

Governor Markell used his weekly address to highlight efforts to address ongoing job training as Delaware seeks to maintain a competitive workforce. ...More

Senate votes for syringe sales without prescription

A bill allowing pharmacists to dispense syringes to people over 18 without a prescription is heading to the House. ...More