A new bipartisan bill signed into law yesterday (8/9) will help attract needed medical professionals to The First State. The measure (House Bill 48, as amended) establishes the Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program, which will award grants to qualifying clinicians of up to $50,000 annually. Total payments to any one recipient would max out at $200,000. The program is …
Thank you Glenn Rolfe of the Delaware State News for sharing the upcoming redistricting process“Through potential legislation, Rep. Shupe said he is leading an effort that would vastly change Delaware’s redistricting process. “This has been a point of contention that I tried to bring up in the past. I’m actually drafting a piece of legislation right now with the Department …
CARLISLE FIRE COMPANY WILL HAVE LADDER 42 ON DISPLAY AT THE SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDER TOUCH A TRUCK EVENT Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and continuing restrictions on events in Bicentennial Park, the annual Milford Night Out event could not be scheduled for this year. In an effort to continue support first responders, Fur Baby Pet Resort is sponsoring …
It was a great Saturday to plant trees at the Milford Dog Park. The 12 hole diggers made the task seem easy and we now have 9 new trees for future shade. Many thanks to the group of volunteers who made this event successful and to Milford Parks & Recreation for furnishing the trees and needed supplies.⠀ Have you heard …
At the beginning of this legislative year, I sent out a letter to the community regarding my 2021 legislative priorities These initiatives came directly from the residents of our district as they shared their ideas with me through community meetings, emails, and personal conversations regarding their concerns and hopes for the future of Delaware. They included Healthcare Opportunity Expansion & …
In addition to long-term infrastructure funding, we need street-level solutions to bring clean water to our residents NOW. This can be done through HB 69. “…this will address issues directly on the ground for individuals that need help now and cannot wait until infrastructure reaches them. HB 69 can act as a stopgap to help these families on the ground …
BETSY PRICE JUNE 22, 2021 Delaware LIVE A bill on its way to Gov. John Carney will extend an scholarship program for qualified in-state students at Delaware State University by doubling what it now pays to cover tuition for a year. One of the scholars it will help is the daughter of a Wilmington firefighter killed in the line of duty. …
BETSY PRICE JUNE 17, 2021 Milford LIVE Carlisle Fire Company recently purchased a new ambulance and a new ladder truck, replacing equipment that had aged out of service. Both pieces of equipment have new technology that will benefit not only the firefighters and EMTs, but also the citizens of Milford. “Our old ladder was purchased in 1992,” Ryan Knowles, Fire Chief, …
JAMES DIEHL JUNE 23, 2021 Delaware LIVE THE SIX-MILE TRAIL FROM REHOBOTH TO LEWES IS THE PATHWAY’S MOST POPULAR PART. PHOTO COURTESY SOUTHERN DELAWARE TOURISM Delaware has been in the top 10 of “bike friendly state” lists for the last decade, and on Friday, one more link in the network of bike paths will officially open. The $513,000 Junction and Breakwater …
Thank you Amy Cherry of WDEL for covering HB 243, legislation that bans releasing the names and mugshots of juveniles accused of crimes. The bill makes exceptions for juveniles charged with a violent felony and released if publication of the photograph is necessary to protect public safety.State Rep. Bryan Shupe (R-Milford) spoke out on the House floor after the bill’s …
