First State Focus

The Wilmington mayoral candidate forum with Gov. Carney and Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter focused on issues like education, crime and jobs.

A pair of laws signed Wednesday by Gov. John Carney provides more mental health and behavioral health professionals in K–12 schools.

Naveed Baqir and the private school he co-founded is under scrutiny concerning invoices submitted to the school district.

State agencies give more detail in new report to lawmakers. But again fail to answer why the theft from the UI trust fund wasn’t disclosed sooner.

The aim of the new review board is to reduce costs of health care for Delawareans. But ChristianaCare says it’s a state takeover of hospitals.

The lieutenant governor countered that the elections chief won’t refer the findings for prosecution, and said some conclusions are incorrect.

A state worker’s theft of taxpayer funds last year wasn’t revealed until an exclusive report by WHYY News. Now only a handful of lawmakers will get more info.

Delaware Sens. Coons and Carper are throwing their support to Harris, who they say can beat former President Donald Trump in November.

The district’s solicitor leaves after more than 20 years. It comes after the board has been placed under state DOJ monitoring.

Congressional and Delaware officials react to President Biden stepping aside to endorse Kamala Harris.

The Third Circuit affirmed the district court’s rejection of a stay. The legality of Delaware’s assault weapons ban is still being litigated.

Some Delaware officials say they’re concerned about political violence. But others say it’s not a reason to isolate from dealing with the public.

Delaware will be the first place the Smart Shopper app will be available. About 13% of state residents receive federal food assistance.

The president of the Christina School Board has tried to dismiss the superintendent for months. But he declined to give the reasons.

Gov. Carney said his position on the issue has been public since the bill was introduced. He has 10 days to act after his office gets the legislation.