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House Republicans oppose Democrats’ voting constitutional amendment

Republican legislators have made it clear they will oppose a constitutional amendment on absentee voting, citing the possibility that Democrats could rewrite voting laws by a simple majority. Senate Bill 3, the first leg of a proposed constitutional amendment, was approved by the State Senate last May on a party-line vote. The legislation would remove the language governing absentee voting from...

AstraZeneca caps monthly cost for asthma-COPD drugs at $35 a month under its assistance programs

AstraZeneca will expand the savings programs for its entire US inhaled respiratory portfolio, helping eligible patients pay no more than $35 per month for their medicine under its programs. Expanding the savings programs will help make its inhalers more affordable to patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including uninsured and underinsured. Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca, said:...

Delaware gas prices up by a few cents a gallon

Delaware gas prices have risen by about four cents a gallon during th past week, AAA reported. The national average for a gallon of gas has been rising at a leisurely pace, but with crude oil crossing the $80 a barrel mark and more people taking the roads with good weather, prices are expected to continue to climb. Another factor...

Artesian sees lower earnings in 2023

Artesian Resources Corporation reported lower earnings in 2023 with the company seeing higher expenses that are now being offset by a temporary rate increase. The Newark area water company reported net income of $16.7 million, a $1.3 million, or 7.2%, decrease compared to 2022. Artesian operates in all three Delaware counties and in Cecil County, MD. Revenues totaled $98.9 million for...

My take: Investment Agenda report offers a clear path forward.

The release of the report from the Delaware Business Roundtable marked a step forward in the public policy arena. To its credit, the Delaware Investment Agenda used input from an outside consulting firm rather than an in-state task force that would tend to rehash old ideas and re-enforce a "not invented here" bias we have seen in the past. The...

Airline notes: American targets upscale travelers; Avelo adds fuel-saving Finets; Frontier offers premium seats

American Airlines has announced orders for 260 new aircraft, including both Boeing Airbus and Embraer regional jets. It's part of America's strategy to increase revenues from first-class domestic and short-haul international seats. “Over the past decade, we have invested heavily to modernize and simplify our fleet, which is the largest and youngest among U.S. network carriers,” said American’s CEO Robert...

Sponsored content: Export Delaware: Igniting Local Prosperity, Creating 100 Jobs for Small Businesses

 In the dynamic landscape of commerce, the long-term stability and success of small businesses often hinges on their ability to explore and conquer new horizons. In the heart of this pursuit, Export Delaware has emerged as a beacon of support, helping local enterprises navigate the global marketplace and, in turn, catalyzing the creation of 100 new jobs and $383...

Delaware Senate sends permit-to-purchase handgun legislation to governor’s desk

The Delaware Senate voted along party lines to approve Senate Bill 2. The bill requires training and a permit to purchase a handgun. The bill now goes to Gov. John Carney's desk for his signature. “For five years, all of us — not only me, but the bill sponsors, the advocates, and voters — have been fighting to reach this...

Bloom Energy, petroleum giant Shell to study feasibility of hydrogen technology

Bloom Energy Inc. and Shell Plc. will study decarbonization solutions, using Bloom’s proprietary hydrogen electrolyzer technology. Bloom and Shell will collaborate to develop solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) systems that could produce hydrogen for potential use at Shell sites.  “This technology could represent a potentially transformative moment for opportunities to decarbonize several hard to abate industry sectors,” said KR Sridhar, ...

O’Mara makes it a 3-way Dem race for Delaware governor

 Today, former Delaware Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and current CEO of the National Wildlife Federation Collin O’Mara announced that he is the first Democrat to file as a candidate for governor. At the end of 2023, O’Mara said he had formed an exploratory committee to determine whether Delaware Democrats wanted a different option in the...

Habitat adds 4 affordable homes in Middletown

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County will dedicate four new homes in Middletown on Thursday "It has never been more important, with the affordable housing deficit, to create new affordable homeownership opportunities for working families," said Kevin Smith, CEO of Habitat NCC. "This project in Middletown (Grace Point II) does just that; adding four new homes, while continuing our...

Business Roundtable rolls out report calling for political leaders to focus on prosperity and growth

The Delaware Business Roundtable released a report on Tuesday calling for a "comprehensive, fact-based framework for Delaware’s political leaders to set a bold course toward prosperity and growth." “Delaware must fundamentally prioritize and invest in long-term economic development, including a vibrant, supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs, workforce development, and a healthy private sector in the face of intense competition for jobs,...

Do More 24 raises $2.3 million

A 24-hour non-profit fund-raising blitz raised a preliminary total of $2,305,645 from March 7 through 8th. A final total will be posted in the next couple of weeks. Non-profits, including public interest and advocacy-public policy groups, were eligible to raise funds during Do More 24. The funds raised ranged for organizations ranged from more than $75,000 to $119. Donations came from throughout...

Personnel file: March 11, 2024

WSFS names SVPs WSFS Bank announced  that the following 10 Associates from across the organization have been appointed to Senior Vice President positions: Bryan Andersen – SVP, Director of Investment Services  Vince Carango – SVP, Real Estate Strategy Manager Matt Holt – SVP, Senior Counsel  Herb Matter – SVP, Private Banking Senior Relationship Manager  Shaheen Mohajer – SVP, Director, Structured Products  Robert Moore – SVP, Director, Enterprise Data & Applications  Chuck Posnecker – SVP, Senior...

Building collapse at apartment project under construction injures 3

The Wilmington Fire Department reported a building collapse on Friday, resulting in injuries. At 9:51 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to the 300 block of North Market Steet for the report of the collapse with an individual trapped in the collapse of part of a commercial structure under construction. Firefighters went into the area and rescued one worker from wet concrete. In...
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