My take: Getting a handle on hospital costs minus the bureaucracy
Two op-ed pieces in Tuesday's newsletter featured contrasting views on legislation that would establish a regulatory panel governing hospital pricing.
House Minority Leader Danny Short...
Bar Association defends Chancellor McCormick after longtime critic launches $2 million ad campaign
Citizens for Judicial Fairness released TV and social media advertisements entitled – “Delaware Fat Cats," leading to a spirited defense of Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick.
The...
After court ruling, Dems take aim at GOP efforts to fight no-excuse absentee voting
Democrats running for office this year had harsh words for Republicans who successfully went to court to block legislation and have held up...
Delaware airline Avelo posts profit in 4th quarter
Avelo Airlines moved into the black in the fourth quarter. The 16-jet privately-held carrier did not provide a specific number but...
Vice Chancellor Glasscock to retire as candidates, activist group call for more diverse court
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Delaware Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock will retire from the state's business court, effective at the end of 2024.
The pending retirement...
My take: The state employee health insurance crisis
The news has come out in dibs and dabs, but it is becoming increasingly clear that rising state employee and retiree healthcare costs have...
UD, facing a $20 million to $40 million budget gap, freezes hiring, halts pay...
The University of Delaware has taken steps to reduce costs, including staff hiring, a pay freeze, and curbs on capital spending as it deals...
My take: Musk’s Texas-sized threat
It came as no surprise when Tesla's celebrity CEO Elon Musk got on his X (formerly Twitter) feed and announced that he would...
State to spend $25 million in effort to turn around Dover’s struggling downtown
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The State of Delaware plans to spend more than $25 million in three projects aimed at revitalizing downtown Dover.
“The State of Delaware...
Supreme Court overturns Chancery Court ruling on attorney fees in property reassessment suit
In a rare reversal of a Chancery Court decision, The Delaware Supreme Court overturned an award of nearly $1.5 million in attorney's fees for...
Chancellor rules against Musk in shareholder dispute over $55 billion Tesla pay package
Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick ruled agianst Tesla's celebrity CEO Elon Musk in a shareholder suit claiming that his $55 billion compensation package was...
Avelo notes: Passenger traffic stats and more parking as motel and long-vacant restaurant are...
The Wilmington Airport (ILG) had hinted on social media that more parking is on the way.
On Thursday, we learned that next week, demolition will...
Electrics now account for 9.7% of new vehicle sales in Delaware
A report from The Alliance for Automotive Innovation indicates that battery-electric vehicles accounted for 9.7% of new Delaware light-duty vehicles sales 2023's third quarter....
Wells Fargo Fairfax employees seek union vote
Wells Fargo employees at a branch in northern Delaware have filed a petition for a union vote.
Banking Dive reported workers at the Fairfax branch...
My take: Avelo not in the black but still faring better than ...
As 2023 ended, parking lots at Wilmington Airport remained near capacity as Avelo Airlines drew holiday passengers from Delaware and the Delaware Valley. Hundreds...
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Posts on South American burglary gangs hitting northern Delaware, the new Great Wolf Lodge west of Newark and a Delaware company accused of operating...
My take: Governor’s race heats up
The Democratic Party's 2024 race for governor is heating up. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long gained the endorsement of the Delaware House leadership on Tuesday.
Support...
Kim Hoey Stevenson announces run for Sussex Senate seat that recently flipped over...
Kim Hoey Stevenson announced her Republican candidacy for the 6th State Senate District. The district flipped over to Democrats in the previous election.
A life-long...
Chesapeake focuses on regulated holdings with purchase of Florida City Gas
Dover-based Chesapeake Utilities Corporation completed of the acquisition of Florida City Gas, which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.
This...
Former DNREC chief O’Mara weighs bid for governor
The Democratic primary race for Delaware governor could see a new face.
Collin O’Mara, former Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and current...
