Governor Wes Moore announced on Thursday that he has declared a state of emergency, just days before the expected pause on funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
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With a federal government shutdown threatening to halt food assistance, state lawmakers from both parties are calling on Governor Matt Meyer to take immediate action to protect access to November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Governor Matt Meyer declared September as Literacy Month in Delaware, tying it to new education investments aimed at improving reading outcomes. While scores continue to decline in the Indian River School District, the plan underscores the state’s commitment to addressing literacy challenges.
Milton Vice Mayor Lee Revis-Plank is raising concerns about how the state distributes financial support for infrastructure and restoration projects, particularly between coastal and inland communities.
The Sussex Conservation District approved over $6.45 million in cost-share funding to support the cover crop and tax ditch program.
Democratic leaders in the Delaware General Assembly have announced the formation of bipartisan special committees to investigate the statewide property reassessment, following mounting concern with new tax bills sent to homeowners.
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined 25 states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging what they call an unconstitutional freeze on nearly $29 million in federal education funding.
The Rehoboth Beach Pride Festival is returning this year, organized by Sussex Pride. The annual celebration will take place at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Drivers in Delaware will soon pay more at toll plazas and the Division of Motor Vehicles as the Delaware Department of Transportation prepares to roll out increases aimed at boosting infrastructure funding.
Organizations can apply by July 21 for grants to plant trees in spring 2026 through Delaware’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative, which aims to plant one million trees by 2030.