Another big jump in COVID cases but no new deaths
DOVER — The 408 new coronavirus cases included in the state’s Sunday update again represent one of the highest daily totals over the past eight months. Delaware has reported 1,253 COVID cases in the past three days, bringing the cumulative count to 28,803, according to the Division of Public Health. There were no new deaths, […]
State announces COVID-related data breach
DOVER — The Division of Public Health announced a data breach Sunday affecting approximately 10,000 people, although the agency noted there is no evidence of any attempt to misuse any of the information. DPH is mailing letters to individuals impacted by the breach. According to DPH, a temporary agency staffer accidentally sent unencrypted emails containing […]
Loss of 2020 Return Day doesn’t help political unity
DOVER — Has Return Day ever been needed more than this year? For centuries, Delawareans of all political stripes have come together two days after each election to bury the hatchet, both literally and figuratively, in Georgetown. The long-standing tradition is a way for politicians and regular citizens to move past the animosity of the […]
Sarah McBride makes history as first trans state senator
DOVER — As long as she can remember, Wilmington’s Sarah McBride knew who she was. The problem was no one else did. Finally, in 2012, she had had enough. With two simple words, she revealed to the world something she had been holding in for nearly 22 years and had only shared with her family […]
State reports 2 more COVID deaths, 379 new cases
DOVER — Delaware saw 379 new coronavirus cases in its latest update, one of the highest daily increases over the past eight months. The state’s COVID total now stands at 28,395, according to the Division of Public Health. There have been 736 deaths, two of which were new in Saturday’s update. One hundred thirty-two people […]
Democratic Party chairman stepping down to join New Castle government
DOVER — The Delaware Democratic Party announced Wednesday that Chairman Erik Raser-Schramm will be stepping down next week to join New Castle County government. Mr. Raser-Schramm, who was first selected to lead the party in 2017, will be replaced by Vice Chairwoman Elizabeth Maron until the term concludes in June. “Winning elections is obviously the […]
UD and DOJ present budget requests in unusual year
DOVER — While most of the country is caught up in the outcome of the presidential election, state government continues to function. The Office of Management and Budget has begun its preliminary budget hearings for various state agencies and related entities, part of the annual process of crafting a budget proposal. Working with his financial […]
Biden: ‘We’re going to win this race’
WILMINGTON — Joe Biden is on the precipice, but Americans will have to wait a little longer for the Democratic presidential nominee to officially claim victory. After a long wait Friday, Mr. Biden briefly took the stage inside the Chase Center on the Riverfront around 10:45 p.m., urging patience while projecting optimism. “We don’t have […]
Victory for progressives as Sokola named Senate president pro tempore
DOVER — Progressives scored a big win with the new Senate Democratic leadership team this week. The caucus announced late Thursday night that members selected Sens. Dave Sokola of Newark, Bryan Townsend of Newark and Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman of Wilmington as the president pro tempore, majority leader and majority whip, respectively. Meanwhile, both House caucuses […]
Several more changes in the governor’s Cabinet
DOVER — Shake-ups in Gov. John Carney’s Cabinet continued this week, with his office announcing several changes, including at the top of the Office of Management and Budget. OMB chief Mike Jackson, who had been rumored for months to be on his way out, will join Delaware Technical Community College later this month. His replacement […]
