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Delaware's ban on Styrofoam, some single-use plastics takes effect
Delaware's ban on Styrofoam, some single-use plastics takes effect WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- Starting Tuesday, Styrofoam and some single-use plastics in restaurants and at food trucks will no longer be allowed. The state will also prohibit...

Politician wants to change the Delaware Bay's name to the Bay of New Jersey
In a move reminiscent of the Trump administration's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico, one South Jersey politician wants to give the Delaware Bay a new name and rehash a territorial dispute with his state's southern neighbor over rights surrounding...

New federal regulations delay high-speed internet in rural Delaware
Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware is one of the most connected states in the country. But $107 million in funding aimed at bringing high-speed internet to the state’s most rural areas is caught up in a regulatory jumble, which will likely delay...

Musk calls for new political party, vows to punish lawmakers supporting Trump's spending bill
Lawmakers backing bill "should hang their heads in shame!": Musk Tesla CEO's criticism of bill causes rift in relationship with Trump. Effect of Musk's opinion on bill's passage remains unclear. Billionaire Elon Musk renewed his criticism of...

Non-Compete Agreements in Health Care: A Rapidly Evolving Legal Landscape
In states where noncompete laws have recently changed, legislatures appear to be working towards striking a balance between the various rights and interests of the affected stakeholders. These rights and interests may include a company’s right to...

Delaware Bay or Bay of New Jersey? Delaware Reacts to Proposed Name Change
DELAWARE -- One proposal in the New Jersey State Senate looks to change the 'Delaware Bay' to the 'Bay of New Jersey'. State leaders, local leaders, and neighbors shared their reactions to the proposal with WBOC on Monday. Bill S4670 is proposed...

Delaware House Passes Controversial Wind Bill as Session Ends
DOVER, DE - With just hours left in the first year of the 153rd General Assembly, lawmakers in the Delaware House voted 25–15 on Monday to pass Senate Bill 159 — one of the most debated measures of the session. UPDATE: Governor Matt Meyer has...

Alternate voting methods remained popular in 2024 election, report shows
Casting mailed ballots remained popular among voters in last year's presidential election, even as President Donald Trump has tried to undercut the process through a wide-ranging executive order. A report released Monday by the U.S. Election...

ProPublica report: Noem took cut of political donations in 2023
A new report suggests Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem supplemented her income while serving as South Dakota governor. The report, published Monday by investigative journalism nonprofit ProPublica, said Noem secretly received $80,000...

Tetra Shockley Crowned Miss Delaware USA 2025
Tetra Shockley, a 44‑year‑old attorney and community advocate from Camden, has been crowned Miss Delaware USA 2025, earning the right to represent the First State at the national Miss USA competition this October. Shockley brings a wealth of...

Delaware State Police Looking for 2 Suspects After Armed Robbery in Milton
MILTON, DE - The Delaware State Police are looking for two suspects after an early-morning armed robbery occurred in Sussex County on Saturday. On Saturday, June 28th, just before 2:00am, troopers from the Delaware State Police began investigating...

DSP Investigate Armed Robbery in Milton & Warn Suspects Possibly Impersonating Law Enforcement
An armed robbery just before 2 Saturday morning is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Investigation shows the victim was traveling on Burton Road near Sand Hill Road in Milton when an unknown vehicle flashed red and white lights behind...
Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year’s presidential election, report shows
ATLANTA (AP) — Casting mailed ballots remained popular among voters in last year’s presidential election, even as President Donald Trump has tried to undercut the process through a wide-ranging executive order. A report released Monday by the U.S....

Kristi Noem Took Personal Cut of Political Donations While Governor of South Dakota: Report
The investigative outlet ProPublica revealed Monday that Kristi Noem secretly took a personal cut of funds she raised for a nonprofit that boosted her political career—and then did not disclose the income when President Donald Trump selected her...

Delaware students make historic mark at National Educators Rising Conference
Delaware students achieved unprecedented success at the 2025 Educators Rising National Conference, held June 26–29 in Orlando, Florida. Competing among more than 3,000 middle school, high school, and collegiate students from across the country,...

Law enforcement investigating cause of Clay Township house fire
CLAY TOWNSHIP ‒ A one-story wood frame modular home at 6867 Kinsey Valley Road SW, about three miles northwest of Gnadenhutten, was completely destroyed by an early morning fire on June 30. No one was injured. The residence had been vacant for...

Penguin Solutions Lands as Delaware Corporation, now a full US Operation
Milpitas, Calif., June 30, 2025 – Penguin Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Nasdaq: PENG) (“Penguin Solutions” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of the redomiciliation process to change the parent company of the Penguin...

Report: Kristi Noem secretly took a cut of political donations
PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight-ProPublica) — In 2023, while Kristi Noem was governor of South Dakota, she supplemented her income by secretly accepting a cut of the money she raised for a nonprofit that promotes her political career, tax...

ICE Barbie Accused of Secretly Taking a Cut of Political Donations
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been accused of taking an $80,000 cut of the money she raised for a nonprofit that promotes her political career and agenda, and then failing to report the income on her federal disclosure form. In 2023,...

16 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Delaware County as of May
Taa R. Grays Secretary at the NYSBA | Oficial Website Taa R. Grays Secretary at the NYSBA | Oficial Website There were 16 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Delaware County as of May, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations. Data...