© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsLegislation already introduced for the upcoming General Assembly session could change how Delawareans vote absentee.   Lawmakers passed an amendment to Delaware’s constitution eliminating limitations on when voters can vote absentee last session. It must pass a second time by a two-thirds majority in this new session to be finalized, like any amendment to the state constitution.  The change would strike the specific excuses currently needed to vote absentee—such as being away on vacation or...…© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsLegislation already introduced for the upcoming General Assembly session could change how Delawareans vote absentee.   Lawmakers passed an amendment to Delaware’s constitution eliminating limitations on when voters can vote absentee last session. It must pass a second time by a two-thirds majority in this new session to be finalized, like any amendment to the state constitution.  The change would strike the specific excuses currently needed to vote absentee—such as being away on vacation or...WW…

© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsThreats of in the U.S. Capitol and elsewhere next week are circulating. Delaware’s U.S. Senators urge better security—and intelligence—for President-elect Biden’s inauguration.   Apparent failures in intelligence and security allowed a nearly unprecedented breach of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists last week.  And with Biden’s inauguration coming up next week, many worry the violence is not over. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) said last week he was concerned about security at the...…© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsThreats of in the U.S. Capitol and elsewhere next week are circulating. Delaware’s U.S. Senators urge better security—and intelligence—for President-elect Biden’s inauguration.   Apparent failures in intelligence and security allowed a nearly unprecedented breach of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists last week.  And with Biden’s inauguration coming up next week, many worry the violence is not over. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) said last week he was concerned about security at the...WW…

© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsArrests are still rolling in for those involved in the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week. Delaware’s Attorney General is pushing for full accountability. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings lays the blame for last week’s violence on President Trump, and others “at the top” who to march on the Capitol. She stopped short this week of indicating whether she thinks they’re criminally liable—but says the public, law enforcement and other officials will see the evidence. “And if the...…© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsArrests are still rolling in for those involved in the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week. Delaware’s Attorney General is pushing for full accountability. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings lays the blame for last week’s violence on President Trump, and others “at the top” who to march on the Capitol. She stopped short this week of indicating whether she thinks they’re criminally liable—but says the public, law enforcement and other officials will see the evidence. “And if the...WW…

Delaware Public MediaThe state’s efforts to curtail the coronavirus this spring worked, according to a new study by the CDC.  Listen Listening... 1:08 Listen to this story The study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and several state public health officials came out Friday. It found Delaware’s stay-at-home order, mask mandate and contact tracing prevented deaths—and reduced COVID cases and hospitalizations this spring. These efforts contributed to an 82 percent reduction in COVID-19 incidence, an 88 percent reduction in hospitalizations, and a 100 percent reduction...…Delaware Public MediaThe state’s efforts to curtail the coronavirus this spring worked, according to a new study by the CDC.  Listen Listening... 1:08 Listen to this story The study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and several state public health officials came out Friday. It found Delaware’s stay-at-home order, mask mandate and contact tracing prevented deaths—and reduced COVID cases and hospitalizations this spring. These efforts contributed to an 82 percent reduction in COVID-19 incidence, an 88 percent reduction in hospitalizations, and a 100 percent reduction...WW…

© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsAnother referendum is before residents in the Christina School District Tuesday.And if it fails, major cuts would be made throughout the district.There are two operating expense questions and two for capital improvements. In both cases, the first question must be approved for the second one to be considered.If the tax increase for the operating budget fails, $10 million dollars in cuts are coming, leaving Christina with no sports, no program for gifted and talented children, and no extracurricular or co-curricular...…© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsAnother referendum is before residents in the Christina School District Tuesday.And if it fails, major cuts would be made throughout the district.There are two operating expense questions and two for capital improvements. In both cases, the first question must be approved for the second one to be considered.If the tax increase for the operating budget fails, $10 million dollars in cuts are coming, leaving Christina with no sports, no program for gifted and talented children, and no extracurricular or co-curricular...WW…

© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsAll three members of Delaware’s congressional delegation are safe following the breach of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists Wednesday afternoon. Two are calling for the President to resign or be removed. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) believes the President should be removed from office "as quickly as possible," according to spokesman Andrew Donnelly.  "She’s long believed he’s unfit for office and now believes he poses a clear and present danger to the country," Donnelly said by...…© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsAll three members of Delaware’s congressional delegation are safe following the breach of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists Wednesday afternoon. Two are calling for the President to resign or be removed. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) believes the President should be removed from office "as quickly as possible," according to spokesman Andrew Donnelly.  "She’s long believed he’s unfit for office and now believes he poses a clear and present danger to the country," Donnelly said by...WW…

Delaware Public MediaA federal appeals court overturns the convictions of former Wilmington Trust executives found guilty of bank fraud and conspiracy.   Listen Listening... 1:03 Listen to this story The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Tuesday vacated the 2018 fraud and conspiracy convictions of former bank President Robert Harra, former CFO David Gibson, former Chief Credit Office William North, former and former Controller Kevyn Rakowski. It also reversed their convictions on several counts of making false claims.    The bank officials were found guilty of conspiracy...…Delaware Public MediaA federal appeals court overturns the convictions of former Wilmington Trust executives found guilty of bank fraud and conspiracy.   Listen Listening... 1:03 Listen to this story The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Tuesday vacated the 2018 fraud and conspiracy convictions of former bank President Robert Harra, former CFO David Gibson, former Chief Credit Office William North, former and former Controller Kevyn Rakowski. It also reversed their convictions on several counts of making false claims.    The bank officials were found guilty of conspiracy...WW…

© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsAs nationwide protests put a spotlight on police practices, advocates in Delaware are calling for citizen oversight of law enforcement.Cities including and , Md., have taken steps in the past week toward creating civilian review boards to look into police misconduct. The Delaware NAACP State Conference of Branches and others are calling for review boards for law enforcement agencies here. “We need a policeman review board made up of community folks, some business folks and some preachers,” said State NAACP...…© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsAs nationwide protests put a spotlight on police practices, advocates in Delaware are calling for citizen oversight of law enforcement.Cities including and , Md., have taken steps in the past week toward creating civilian review boards to look into police misconduct. The Delaware NAACP State Conference of Branches and others are calling for review boards for law enforcement agencies here. “We need a policeman review board made up of community folks, some business folks and some preachers,” said State NAACP...WW…

© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsDelaware Public Media's Tom Byrne and contributor Eileen Dallabrida discuss Delaware's red-hot housing market.---On a recent Thursday, Don and Michelle Elmore put their 1950s center-hall colonial in North Wilmington on the market. By Friday, 29 prospective buyers had lined up for showings.Before the weekend ended, they had seven offers, all above the listing price. In a red-hot seller’s market, the Elmores were in the enviable position of choosing the best of numerous attractive offers.“We went with the highest...…© 2022 Delaware Public MediaPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsDelaware Public Media's Tom Byrne and contributor Eileen Dallabrida discuss Delaware's red-hot housing market.---On a recent Thursday, Don and Michelle Elmore put their 1950s center-hall colonial in North Wilmington on the market. By Friday, 29 prospective buyers had lined up for showings.Before the weekend ended, they had seven offers, all above the listing price. In a red-hot seller’s market, the Elmores were in the enviable position of choosing the best of numerous attractive offers.“We went with the highest...WW…

Delaware Public MediaNew cases of coronavirus continue to trend as high as Delaware has ever seen. New cases hovered around the 400 mark the past four days - including the second highest daily number ever last Thursday - 477.  That’s pushed the state’s 7 day rolling average for new cases above 326 per day. That’s the highest it’s ever been. 395 confirmed cases were reported for Sunday, moving Delaware over the 29,000 mark since the start of the pandemic The state also reported two new deaths over the weekend. Delaware’s death toll is now at 736. Hospitalizations also continue to trend...…Delaware Public MediaNew cases of coronavirus continue to trend as high as Delaware has ever seen. New cases hovered around the 400 mark the past four days - including the second highest daily number ever last Thursday - 477.  That’s pushed the state’s 7 day rolling average for new cases above 326 per day. That’s the highest it’s ever been. 395 confirmed cases were reported for Sunday, moving Delaware over the 29,000 mark since the start of the pandemic The state also reported two new deaths over the weekend. Delaware’s death toll is now at 736. Hospitalizations also continue to trend...WW…