A new interactive literacy tool for children is coming to all Delaware public libraries. State Rep. Bryan Shupe (R-Milford), First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney and State Librarian Annie Norman unveiled the Tonie Box on Wednesday at the Milford Public Library. “The Tonie Box is a really innovative way to hear stories for children,” said Shupe. “It’s a soft, little box …
SB 155 is a bill that I have fought against since the beginning of this session and most of us thought was not coming back after major public opposition. This bill will allow the State of Delaware to deny FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests by the public that it believes are “unreasonable, disruptive, or abusive.” Under this bill, any …
Putting pressure on decision-makers works. Yesterday we saw two victories during the House debate on firearm bans. After demonstrating that State has not consistently funded, created policy, or even measured gun violence in the state of Delaware, the House Majority Leader committed on the floor to support annual funding for school safety and a bill that allows the State to …
As a small business owner, local journalist, community volunteer, and state lawmaker, I have had the privilege of being an active member of our community through a commitment to the people I serve. I truly love the fact that each day I wake up not knowing what to expect, except that each day will be different than the last. From …
Putting pressure on leadership works. Yesterday we saw two victories during the House debate on firearm bans. After demonstrating that State has not consistently funded, created policy, or even measured gun violence in the state of Delaware, the House Majority Leader committed on the floor to support annual funding for school safety and a bill that allows the State to …
Today we are here to honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that our God-given rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are protected for another generation. In his inaugural address as Governor in 1967, Ronald Reagan reminded us all that “Freedom is a fragile thing and it’s never more than one generation away from extinction.” …
DELAWARE STATE NEWS/MARC CLERYTim Conrad with Jamestown Inc. paints in the Polaris Vent Room at the Milford Wellness Center. Posted Monday, April 11, 2022 5:00 amBy Tim Mastro MILFORD — Construction and renovations have continued at the Milford Wellness Village to kick off 2022 as more occupants are making their way to the former site of Bayhealth’s Milford Memorial Hospital. The 266,000-square-foot campus was …
A simple, but encouraging, House rule in Delaware’s General Assembly is that when a bill is submitted by any elected official it shall be heard in committee within 12 legislative days. This ensures that the elected officials you voted to represent you in Dover have the chance to draft legislation and have the opportunity to have their ideas heard and …
How we get there… HB 361, 362 will meet Challenges to Absentee Voting As a small business owner, former Mayor of Milford and a community servant I have been blessed with mentors that have taught me that progress always includes the mindset that when something is stagnant, adaptation is necessary. The first step is to have a street-level dialogue with …
Milford LIVE, DECEMBER 16, 2021 by Terry Rogers On December 16, Marissa and Zack King, owners of EasySpeak and Penney Square, announced that they recently purchased the former M&T Bank building in downtown Milford. The bank, which M&T closed in 2015, has remained vacant since it was purchased by Touch of Italy in 2016 and their plans to open a …
