Debate begins over gambling expansion bill

Debate begins over gambling expansion bill

A bill that aims to bring internet gambling to Delaware and to establish a network of Keno and sports betting locations around the state is drawing several concerns: the possibility of underage online betting, the increased temptation for compulsive gamblers, and the fairness of a revenue-sharing structure among Delaware’s three racinos and the horse racing industry. ...More
History Matters: The “Dear Mollye” Letters

History Matters: The “Dear Mollye” Letters

In the age of social media, getting a snapshot of people's lives and their reactions to events in the world around them can be as simple as logging on to Facebook or Twitter. During World War II, it required much more initiative and work. This month "History Matters" shines the spotlight on a Delawarean who made that effort, and the unique glimpse into the lives of "Greatest Generation" she left behind. ...More
Making the First State a more pleasant place to pedal

Making the First State a more pleasant place to pedal

Governor Jack Markell wants to invest heavily in the state’s trail system – to the tune of $13 million dollars. As public meetings are held throughout the state this month on the idea, DFM News’ Patrick Mairs hit the trails to get first hand reaction to the effort to make the First State more bike-friendly. ...More
Keeping track of Delaware’s community health and well-being online

Keeping track of Delaware’s community health and well-being online

Information about health-related issues in Delaware is now just a mouse-click away. The Delaware Health Tracker web site offers a wide array of health data organized to make that data more useful in improving overall community health. The project is the first database of its kind in Delaware. ...More
Mark Murphy confirmed as Delaware Secretary of Education

Mark Murphy confirmed as Delaware Secretary of Education

The Delaware State Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Mark T. Murphy as Delaware's new Secretary of Education Wednesday. Murphy was confirmed as the next State Secretary of Education with a 20-1 vote. ...More
Bill seeks to protect social media passwords from employers

Bill seeks to protect social media passwords from employers

News that some employers were asking job applicants for their Facebook passwords led to a national outcry earlier this year. The uproar prompted Maryland and Illinois to introduce legislation curtailing employers from asking for passwords, and earlier this month Maryland became the first state in the nation to ban the practice. Now Delaware is getting in on the act. ...More
Showdown over Sussex County sheriff’s powers moves ahead at Leg Hall and in court

Showdown over Sussex County sheriff’s powers moves ahead at Leg Hall and in court

The contentious battle over what powers the sheriff in Sussex County holds advanced on two separate fronts Wednesday. At Legislative Hall, the second bill filed this year seeking to clarify sheriffs' powers in the state of Delaware was released from a House committee. The issue also landed in the Delaware court system when the Sussex County Sheriff Jeff Christopher filed suit against the county, its administrator and members of county council in Superior Court in Sussex County ...More
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