Joe Ciccanti
The pandemic caused supply chain disruptions, which is why Senators Tom Carper and Thom Tillis of North Carolina have introduced bipartisan legislation that would authorize the President to engage in trade negotiations. Those efforts would then ensure that critical medical goods and services are delivered safely, swiftly, and efficiently to patients in the United States…
Legislation introduced in May pertaining to the Delaware Electric School Bus Program has passed the Delaware House. 25 voted yes and 15-no with one absent. House Bill 10 targets for annual purchase of electric school buses through fiscal year 2030. The bill requires the Department of Education to submit an annual implementation report through 2029…
The Delaware State Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired at a home shortly after midnight in Magnolia. Troopers arrived at the home on Stevenson Drive and discovered that at least three individuals had approached the property on foot and fired at the home several times. They then fled the area and…
A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued from 10 PM this evening to 6 AM Thursday. Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways in Coastal Kent and Sussex Counties. At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities,…
The Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) that manages the University Park Apartments at Salisbury University has decided to upgrade every appliance within the Apartments, and with that decision, also donated 109 kitchen sets worth of appliances they no longer needed to the ReStore of Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County. Director of Wicomico Habitat’s ReStore–Lee Wise…
A road closure and detour are planned for overnight hours Monday, June 26th to replace a deteriorated drainpipe under eastbound MD 404 (Shore Highway) prior to Gay Street in Denton, Caroline County. The project will begin at 9 p.m. Monday and is expected to be complete by 5 a.m. Tuesday, weather permitting. During that time,…
Aaron Goldstein has been named as the Delaware Court of Chancery’s first Chief Staff Attorney. Goldstein’s first day with the court was June 20, 2023. Prior to joining the Court of Chancery, Goldstein served in various positions in the Delaware Department of Justice for 19 years. The Court of Chancery joins other state courts in…
Legislation introduced this week would require hospitals to allow limited in-person visitation with patients within designated parameters. What is called “The No Patient Left Alone Act” It is intended to mitigate unintended negative impacts on patients and their families during a State of Emergency, pandemic, or infectious disease outbreak. Hospitals could not prohibit in-person visitation…
Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced her campaign to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate. She launches her campaign on a promise to continue her work to create good jobs and access to opportunity, to protect our seniors, and to secure our fundamental freedoms – from reproductive freedom to voting rights. Congresswoman Rochester has represented…
The White Marlin Open has announced that it will join Sport Fishing Championship’s Billfish Championship Series beginning in August of this year. SFC, the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, will host its annual Atlantic Division Championship at the White Marlin Open tournament, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. White Marlin Open Tournament…
Legislation introduced in April this year and that has passed the Delaware Senate this week increases the length of time for a valid temporary vehicle tag from 60 days to 90 days. This Act also adds a new provision requiring temporary tags be issued through a temporary tag system, approved by the Division of Motor…
Governor Wes Moore today laid out the Moore-Miller administration’s new vision to address public safety in Maryland. The strategy is an all-of-the-above approach focused on supporting law enforcement; building stronger, more vibrant communities; coordinating across all aspects of government; and investing in Maryland’s youth through the Safe Summer initiative. Additional Information and Statements Below… “An all-of-the-above approach…
A series of statewide community listening sessions concerning the opioid epidemic will take place in Delaware during the remainder of June. The Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission will lead the listening sessions, the purpose of which is to gather feedback on the crisis– its challenges and resources and support. The listening sessions will seek…
Worcester County Government is beginning the 10-year update to the Worcester County Comprehensive Plan, and community members are invited to participate in a survey to provide input about the path of future county growth. The survey is available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/WorCoCPSurvey, or by using the QR code. Additional Information from the Worcester County Government: “The Comprehensive…
A 41-year-old New Castle, Delaware man has been arrested after police found him with stolen property at Holly Lake Campground in Millsboro yesterday afternoon. Troopers found Christopher Lyons slumped over the steering wheel of a pickup truck. They searched the F-150 that he was in and found a backpack blower and a power saw in…
The Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Cedric Smith of Seaford on gun charges following a vehicle pursuit that occurred earlier this morning in Seaford. The vehicle he was driving skidded into a traffic sign and came to a stop on Old Furnace Road at Cokesbury Road. Troopers searched the car and found a loaded handgun…
Senate Bill 66-Senate Amendment 1, which Delaware Senator Eric Buckson introduced, has passed the Delaware Senate. The bill would require the Public Health Emergency Commission to meet within 30 days after the declaration of a State of Emergency related to public health. The Commission would then meet every 30 days until the termination of the…
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in connection with an investigation into a burglary that occurred on Hamden Drive in Salisbury earlier this month. On June 2nd, responding deputies found the resident hiding in her bedroom with the door locked. The suspects entered the back yard over a fence, disabled lights,…
A ceremony honoring U.S. Senator Tom Carper will be held at the Rehoboth Bandstand tomorrow at 1 PM. To facilitate this ceremony and accommodate special guests, the bandstand area will be blocked to traffic from approximately noon – 2 PM. Several parking spaces around the bandstand will be designated for guests, who may remain in…
Legislation relating to the employment of pensioners has passed the Delaware Senate. This bill, which was introduced in March, allows pensioners to earn $50,000 (instead of $40,000) before incurring a $1.00 deduction to their state pension for every $2.00 earned over that amount. The bill is now ready for the Governor for action and will…
United States Army veteran and successful business owner, Chris Bruneau has formally announced his candidacy for Congress in Maryland’s first Congressional district. Bruneau will be challenging incumbent Andy Harris in the Republican Primary. Among the issues Bruneau will be focusing on include passing Congressional term limits, helping our veterans, bringing federal spending under control, fighting…
Gas prices in Delaware have dropped 32% since last year, with today’s gas price average sitting at $3.38 per gallon, according to AAA. One year ago today the Delaware gas price average reached $4.99 per gallon, setting an all-time record high. Also, Delaware’s gas price average came down two cents from a week ago. Last…
Governor John Carney and elected officials were at the site of the new Harrington Public Library today for a groundbreaking ceremony. The $11.9M project is funded through a combination of state bond bill funds and federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Currently, the Harrington Public Library is the only public library in the state…