May 24 Delaware governor vetoes marijuana legalization bill By Randall Chase, Associated Press Tuesday's veto came after Carney's repeated concerns in recent years about legalizing recreational pot. Those concerns did not dissuade fellow Democrats from pushing the legislation through the General Assembly. Continue reading
Feb 25 Agency permanently bans fracking near Delaware River By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press The Delaware River Basin Commission first imposed a moratorium on gas development more than a decade ago. The agency says fracking poses too great of a risk to the water supply. Continue reading
Nov 03 Delaware elects country’s first transgender state senator By Randall Chase, Associated Press Democrat Sarah McBride has won a state Senate race in Delaware, and would become the first openly transgender state senator in the country when sworn in. Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Biden says he won’t make predictions on election outcome By Associated Press Speaking to reporters Tuesday outside a Delaware community center, Biden said he’s “superstitious” about offering predictions for election night but remains “hopeful.”… Continue reading
Apr 16 Delaware returns to death penalty debate after prison uprising By Kamala Kelkar Just after 10 a.m. on Feb. 1, a group of inmates took four staff hostage as they seized control of Building C at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware. Continue reading
Feb 02 1 guard dead after hourslong prison takeover in Delaware By Alison Thoet A guard at a Delaware prison was killed sometime during a nearly 24-hour standoff that began Wednesday between prisoners and police, authorities said today. Continue reading
Mar 20 States to test ways to get food stamp recipients back to work By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Ten states will test new ways to get food stamp recipients back to work, using Agriculture Department grants aimed at helping some of the 46 million Americans who receive benefits move off the rolls. Continue reading
Oct 10 Washington voters will see competing gun measures on their state ballot this year By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. — Two competing measures on the Washington state ballot this fall ask voters to take a stance on expanded background checks for gun sales. One is seeking universal checks for all sales and transfers, including private transactions. The… Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch Gov. Markell: Hiring More People With Disabilities Is Good for the Bottom Line Gov. Markell: Hiring More People With Disabilities Is Good for the Bottom Line… Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch Delaware Gov. Jack Markell Discusses His State’s Plans to Address Gun Control Delaware Gov. Jack Markell Discusses His State's Plans to Address Gun Control… Continue watching