Del. Delegation: First State To Receive $97-Million Through Appropriations Bill

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An appropriations bill making its way through Congress would direct $97-million to Delaware for various projects.Schools, higher education, small business, healthcare and infrastructure-related projects and organizations would get support under the legislation, according to Senator Tom Carper, Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all Delaware Democrats) The chairs of the Senate and House…

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Sen. Carper, Rep. Blunt Rochester Highlight Climate Change Challenges During Beach Visits

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester and Senator Tom Carper visited two Delaware beach communities Tuesday. (photo courtesy of Sen. Tom Carper's Office)
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Delaware for the most part is flat and low-lying, leaving it exposed to the threat of climate change, according to Senator Tom Carper, D-Delaware Carper was accompanied by Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, Delaware Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin and officials with the US Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday during visits to Slaughter Beach and…

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Downstate Water Projects Move Forward Under Infrastructure Act

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Delaware will get ‘historic’ investments into water infrastructure projects, according to the state’s congressional delegation. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed by President Biden in November, directs $51.5-million to The First State in Fiscal Year 2022 through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Improvements at Indian River Inlet, dredging of the Lewes and Rehoboth…

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Virtual Conference Addresses Potential And Challenges of Del. Global Trade And Investment

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More than one in five jobs in Delaware, is dependant on international trade. The COVID-19 pandemic and the supply chain crisis may impact the potential of economic activity among various countries. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Summit is being hosted today (Monday) by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.Former Governor Jack Markell, recently appointed as the Biden Administration’s…

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US Energy Secretary Visits Del. To Highlight Energy Efficiency, Infrastructure

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Senator Tom Carper visited New Castle County Wednesday (photo courtesy of Senator Tom Carper, shared on Twitter)
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During a visit to Delaware Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm – recently under fire for laughing off a question about high prices during an interview – took part in an announcement that the U.S. Department of Energy has upgraded one-million homes with energy efficiency improvements through the Home performance with ENERGY STAR program.…

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Del. To Invest $50-Million Into Job Training, Workforce Development

Governor John Carney gathered with students and others at Delaware Tech in Wilmington, where a $50-million ARPA job training investment was announced. (photo courtesy of Governor Carney's office)
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Job training and workforce development in Delaware will get a $50-million investment, using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The state’s Pathways program that allows students to gain real-world work experience while in school will grow through a $15.8-million public-and-private expansion. Also, the Forward-Delaware jobs-training program will continue to provide students with work experience…

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Rescue Plan Brings $16-M To Del. For COVID Vax Efforts

Photo courtesy of Brendan Mackie, office of US Sen. Chris Coons
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Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program is getting a big boost through the American Rescue Plan Act. Members of Delaware’s Congressional Delegation visited Christiana Care Monday to detail how Delaware’s $16-million share of the package will support ongoing efforts to vaccinate more Delawareans. It helps to pay for supplies, testing and other expenses and functions with the…

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US Education Secretary Visits Laurel Elementary School

US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona shared this photo on Facebook as he visited Laurel Elementary School Wednesday
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A member of President Biden’s cabinet paid a visit to Laurel Elementary School Wednesday. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited classrooms and took part in a panel discussion about the challenges of staying open and reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del. said discussion focused upon implementation of the American Rescue…

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Harris, Blunt Rochester Discuss Impeachment Vote

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The vote on the impeachment of President Donald Trump carried on without the presence of Maryland Congressman Andy Harris, who represents the Eastern Shore. Harris, MD, said in a statement that he spent his time caring for patients. He called the actions of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “divisive, hastily called and politically motivated.” Harris went…

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US Capitol Stormed On Day Of Electoral Debate

Crowd masses outside the US Capitol; many made it inside (photo: Fox News)
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Demonstrators scaled barricades and proceeded unimpeded through security at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington DC Wednesday, rushing Senators, Representatives and staffers to secure locations. The chaotic events came on the day that lawmakers were debating whether to officially put the final seal on the results of the November 3rd election. WGMD News has heard…

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Coons, Blunt Rochester, Harris Begin New Terms

Photo courtesy of the office of U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.)
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A new Congress has been sworn in in Washington. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) have begun their third terms. Also, Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md. 1st) has been sworn in to another term. Harris has held that seat since 2011. “It was an honor to be sworn in today to represent…

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Del. Democratic Leadership Endorses Slate Of Incumbents

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The Delaware Democratic Party State Executive Committee has endorsed Joe Biden for President and a slate of incumbent candidates for re-election. The Committee is comprised of 25 Democrats from all three counties. They met virtually last week. “The Vice President headlines one of the strongest tickets our Party has ever seen. As Republicans in Washington…

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Delaware Congresswoman votes in favor of Iran War Powers Resolution

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Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester voted in favor of a War Powers Resolution that limits the President’s ability to engage militarily with Iran. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester issued a statement following the vote, saying “the action taken by President Trump represents a rapid escalation and strategic setback in diplomatic relations with Iran.” A top goal of any foreign…

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EXCLUSIVE | Delaware Congressional Campaign ignited over impeachment inquiry

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Republican Congressional candidate Lee Murphy slammed Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester over her support of the current impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. “She’s out of touch with the people of Delaware,” Murphy explained in an interview with WGMD’s Rob Petree where he said there are no real grounds to impeach the President. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester recently took…

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VA Mission Act Passes in US House

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The US House has passed legislation that will benefit Veterans.  The VA Mission Act will institute critical reforms to the VA’s health care system.  1st District Congressman Andy Harris voted to approve the measure will streamline the veterans community care programs and fund the Veterans Choice program.  He says that veterans on the Eastern Shore…

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