State Representative Darryl Scott (D-Dover) files for Re-election
DOVER – Wrapping up a productive and successful first term, Representative Darryl M. Scott (D-Dover) filed for re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Scott, who defeated a 16-year incumbent in the 31st District race in 2008, spent his first two-year term working diligently [...]

Building these airships will bring a total of 70 jobs to Kent County.

There was a fire this morning at the Woodcrest Apartments in Dover that displaced many individuals and families. The City of Dover is coordinating relief efforts and has requested donations of clothing, toiletries, diapers, and food items.
Donations can be dropped off at City Hall. If you have questions you can call the City of Dover [...]

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20100528/NEWS01/5280360/An-alternative-to-incarceration

Delaware prisons: An alternative to incarceration
Volunteers identify aging inmates who are deserving of early release
By ESTEBAN PARRA • The News Journal • May 28, 2010

Alfonso Santiago usually starts his day by rolling off his prison mattress, dragging himself to a cell wall and lifting himself to a standing position.
“It took [...]

Delaware State University is requesting $11 millon for upgrades to its facilities. DSU only received $3 million in funds from last years budget, the same amount Gov. Jack Markell proposes in his budget for this year.

Last week I had the honor and privilege to attend the dedication of the new State of Delaware Law Enforcement memorial on the mall outside legislative hall. In Delaware’s history, 36 law enforcement men and women have lost their lives in service to their communities and our state. The event was attended by over 130 [...]

Religious Case for Separating Church and State – http://www.newsweek.com/id/236904?from=rss

Shared from Newsweek,

By MATT RICHTEL, NY Times
Extensive research shows the dangers of distracted driving. But drivers increasingly text and drive, even as they worry about the dangers of others doing it.
Mr. Hill was so engrossed in the call that he ran a red light and didn’t notice Linda Doyle’s small sport utility [...]

Delaware is a top performer when it comes to managing its long-term liability for pensions, but it needs to
improve how it handles the bill coming due for retiree health care and other benefits.
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