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Christina school board to decide next superintendent at public meeting Thursday

1 week ago | spotlightdelaware.org | Julia Merola

Why Should Delaware Care? The Christina School District is Delaware’s third-largest district, with more than 9,600 students. Long-running controversy between its school board and the former superintendent resulted in a lawsuit and frustration from community members. The Christina School District is voting on Thursday to replace interim Superintendent Robert Andrzejewski.
Education Secretary Marten submits response to Trump DEI certification demand

1 week ago | spotlightdelaware.org | Julia Merola

Why Should Delaware Care? Federal education funds account for 10% of the Delaware Department of Education’s revenue. Earlier this month, states were told they have until April 24 to certify that their public schools do not incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs or risk that funding.
Port fight reignites as lawmakers deny nominees, revive task force

1 week ago | spotlightdelaware.org | Karl Baker

Why Should Delaware Care? Months of jockeying between Gov. Matt Meyer and Senate leaders within his own Democratic Party could not only impact how Delaware operates and expands its largest port, but could also set the power dynamic in Dover for years to come.Â Â Delaware lawmakers are again asserting themselves in a months-long power struggle with Gov.
Indian River schools to go to referendum again after March rejection

1 week ago | spotlightdelaware.org | Julia Merola

Why Should Delaware Care? After its failed attempt in March, the Indian River School District is going out for another referendum on June 5. The decision to hold another referendum comes after multiple threats on federal education funding from the Trump administration. The Indian River School District has asked residents of eastern Sussex County to again vote to approve a tax increase, just weeks after a similar referendum to raise more than $22 million was rejected.
Meyer’s first ‘State of the State’ highlights Trump, education

1 week ago | spotlightdelaware.org | Jake Owens

Why Should Delaware Care? Akin to the president’s State of the Union address, the State of the State address is a governor’s highest profile speech each year and it lays out his or her legislative agenda for the year. Gov. Matt Meyer has until June 30 to complete any remaining goals in his first legislative session. Gov.
Undocumented drivers' privacy bill passes committee

2 weeks ago | spotlightdelaware.org | Jake Owens

Why Should Delaware Care? A recent bill would restrict information sharing between the DMV and ICE in an effort to protect undocumented Delawareans. The legislation comes as the Trump administration recently sued New York over a similar privacy law, as it sought undocumented residents’ personal information.
Asked about Trump DEI ultimatum, Gov. Meyer responds with a joke

2 weeks ago | spotlightdelaware.org | Julia Merola

Why should Delaware care? Federal education funds account for 10% of the Delaware Department of Education’s revenue. Last week, states were told they have 10 days to certify that their public schools do not incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Gov. Matt Meyer has yet to give a clear stance on whether Delaware will protect its DEI initiatives or comply with the certification.
Asked about Trump DEI ultimatum, Gov. Meyer responds with a joke

2 weeks ago | spotlightdelaware.org | Julia Merola

Why should Delaware care? Federal education funds account for 10% of the Delaware Department of Education’s revenue. Last week, states were told they have 10 days to certify that their public schools do not incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Gov. Matt Meyer has yet to give a clear stance on whether Delaware will protect its DEI initiatives or comply with the certification.
Delaware state employee insurance to rise as UD splits

2 weeks ago | spotlightdelaware.org | Jake Owens

Why Should Delaware Care? The Delaware state government is the single largest employer in the state, and its insurance plans are utilized by thousands of other individuals through agreements. The loss of a significant number of those secondary employees will affect future premiums for state employees as new appointees debate how to reshuffle the plans.
Delaware recreational marijuana sales further delayed by FBI denial

3 weeks ago | spotlightdelaware.org | Jake Owens |Brianna Hill

Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware’s marijuana industry has hit yet another regulatory snag, continuing to delay plans for more than 100 business operators across the state. Just weeks ago, Spotlight Delaware learned that the FBI had rejected the state’s initial application to run background checks on cannabis applicants. Now, it appears a second attempt has also been denied, pushing the industry’s launch even further down the line.