The City of Lewes is joining a some Delaware municipalities pushing back against a new bill aimed at increasing affordable housing across the state.

A proposed amendment to Delaware's Constitution would restore voting rights to people who have completed felony prison sentences, drawing support from those who see it as a second chance and opposition from those who believe some crimes should permanently bar voting.

A bill aimed at increasing Delaware's supply of affordable housing is one step closer to becoming law after clearing the Delaware Senate, though debate continues over the state's role in local land-use decisions.

Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill that would modernize the state's 911 system by giving dispatchers access to photos, videos and enhanced location information from people reporting emergencies, while also creating a funding mechanism to support the upgrades.

A new Delaware bill aims to reduce confusion in the growing electric vehicle market by requiring clearer labeling and disclosures for electric bikes, mopeds and motorcycles.

A new bill in Delaware could require veterinarians to report suspected animal abuse or neglect, while also mandating regular training to help identify signs of cruelty.

Delaware lawmakers are advancing a wide-ranging housing bill aimed at expanding affordable housing opportunities statewide, though municipal leaders are raising concerns about potential impacts on local control over zoning and land-use decisions.

House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 27 is awaiting action in the House Appropriations Committee after lawmakers introduced the amendment Wednesday, May 6, as the proposal seeks to expand the responsibilities and authority of the Office of New Americans, revise its advisory committee, and add privacy protections for certain records.

Georgetown Mayor Bill West announced he will retire at the end of his term in May, closing out more than a decade leading the town and a 43-year career in public service.