===delaware===
Delaware is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic states region of the United States. The state is divided into three counties, the fewest number of counties of any of the 50 U.S. states; from north to south, the three counties are: New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County. The southern two counties, Kent and Sussex counties, historically have been predominantly agrarian economies. New Castle is more urbanized and is considered part of the Delaware Valley metropolitan statistical area that surrounds Philadelphia. Delaware is considered part of the Southern United States by the U.S. Census Bureau, but the state's geography, culture, and history are a hybrid of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the country. Before the Delaware coastline was explored and developed by Europeans in the 16th century, the state was inhabited by several Native American tribes, including the Lenape in the north and Nanticoke in the south. The state was first colonized by Dutch traders at Zwaanendael, near present-day Lewes, Delaware, in 1631. Delaware was one of the Thirteen Colonies that participated in the American Revolution against Great Britain, which established the United States as an independent nation. On December 7, 1787, Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States, earning it the nickname "The First State". Since the turn of the 20th century, Delaware has become an onshore corporate haven
whose corporate laws are deemed appealing to corporations; over half of all New York Stock Exchange-listed corporations and over three-fifths of the Fortune 500 are legally incorporated in Delaware. Over 90% of all U.S. based companies that went public in 2021 incorporated themselves in Delaware.
whose corporate laws are deemed appealing to corporations; over half of all New York Stock Exchange-listed corporations and over three-fifths of the Fortune 500 are legally incorporated in Delaware. Over 90% of all U.S. based companies that went public in 2021 incorporated themselves in Delaware.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Sarah McBride a 'child predator' and 'liar' in latest anti-transgender rant U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, deadnamed transgender U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride, a Democrat from Delaware, and accused her of being a “child predator” and a “liar” in a post to social media on Monday. Greene accused the freshman House member in response to a video showing McBride reading a book to children in 2019 posted to social media by Chaya Raichik and her Libs of TikTok account. The book, I Am Jazz by Jazz Jennings, is based on the life story of the author, a transgender YouTube content creator, trans rights activist, and actress. The reading was part of the Human Rights Campaign’s fourth annual Jazz & Friends National Day of School and Community Readings on February 28, 2019. (Advocate 1/15/25) READMORE>>>>> Bill in the Delaware legislature aims to keep costs down for prescription medication Lawmakers in Delaware have introduced legislation that they claim would safeguard the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This program reduces prescription medication costs for underinsured and medically vulnerable individuals in the state. Sponsored by Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris and Sen. Sarah McBride, House Bill 383 seeks to address discriminatory practices targeting healthcare entities that participate in the 340B program. Established by Congress in 1992, the 340B program mandates drug manufacturers provide outpatient medications at discounted rates to healthcare organizations serving disadvantaged populations. These include low-income Medicare and Medicaid patients, as well as underinsured individuals. (Coast TV 5/2/24) READ MORE>>>> |
Feb 27, 2023: WHYY reported:‘It makes you feel normal’: Delaware’s Pallet Village helps those experiencing homelessness Delaware’s first pallet village is now home to a group of nearly 50 people experiencing homelessness. The group of tiny homes in Georgetown provides shelter as well as community support to help residents get back on their feet. |
May 5, 2023: Delaware.gov: Governor, DNREC Mark Opening of Fort Delaware Projects
Gov. John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin Friday to celebrate and tour the largest capital investments made to Fort Delaware State Park.
Gov. John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin Friday to celebrate and tour the largest capital investments made to Fort Delaware State Park.
Feb 28, 2023: WBOC: Maryland Gov. Moore Testifies for Faster Minimum Wage Boost
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pushed lawmakers on Monday to increase the minimum wage to $15 this year — instead of waiting until 2025 — and allow annual increases that are tied to the cost of living.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pushed lawmakers on Monday to increase the minimum wage to $15 this year — instead of waiting until 2025 — and allow annual increases that are tied to the cost of living.