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Wilmington Mayor John Carney has vetoed an ordinance to prevent city officials from stopping water service over delinquent bills in households including senior citizens, people with disabilities, or children under 5 years old. Read the full story for free: https://ow.ly/FbYs50ZssQ5And let us know in the comments: do you think Mayor Carney made the right move? by @spotlightdelaware

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The Appoquinimink, Christina, and Colonial school districts may need to increase taxes due to higher costs for student services, among other factors. But schools will face tight budgets – while taxpayers face uncertainty – until later this fall, since exact increases remain unknown after last year’s property reassessment controversy. Get the full story for free: https://ow.ly/lpf150ZsotJ by @spotlightdelaware

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As of Wednesday, July 22, Delaware declared its first measles outbreak in more than a decade after confirming four cases in Kent County — all among unvaccinated men.Here’s how to protect yourself and your family.#MeaslesOutbreak #DelawareHealth #HealthNews #InfectiousDisease #SpotlightDelaware by @spotlightdelaware

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Kent County just approved new rules on where data centers can be built in unincorporated central Delaware. Local officials also seemed open to a full county-wide ban on the fast-growing, controversial industry. 📰 Read the full story at the link in our bio. 📰 by @spotlightdelaware

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Backed by a new state law, Sussex County will pause public hearings for subdivision applications and has canceled public hearings for two proposed housing developments. Meanwhile, county leaders say the law raises “serious, fundamental concerns” about the future of local control.📰 Read our latest story for free at the link in our bio, and let us know: what do you think of this change? by @spotlightdelaware

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The measles virus is highly contagious, with an outbreak officially declared in Delaware. Learn how you can protect yourself and your loved ones: https://ow.ly/vRJ150ZrxwT by @spotlightdelaware

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At 92 years old, Dover City Council President Fred Neil brings a unique mix of lengthy life experience and moderating presence to the often discordant body of municipal leaders in Delaware’s capitol city. Get to know Neil at the link in our bio. 📰 by @spotlightdelaware

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Following the fatal shooting of Kadir Skinner in Wilmington, Democratic state lawmakers in Delaware have advocated for several new police reform measures, include timelines for the public release of body camera footage and new statewide standards for investigating officer-involved shootings. 📰 To stay informed on this issue, read more at the link in our bio. And subscribe to our newsletter for free updates. by @spotlightdelaware

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Gov. Matt Meyer signed three bills Monday that will dramatically increase the pool of patients eligible to receive free and discounted care, put price caps on hospitals, and temporarily block the acquisition of Delaware health systems by private equity firms. Read all about it at the link in our bio. by @spotlightdelaware

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A proposal to “tweak” the elementary school feeder pattern at Colonial schools marks the most recent attempt to address challenges with classroom space. Read the article at the link in our bio, then let us know: what do you think of these potential changes? by @spotlightdelaware

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The biggest port operator on the Delaware River is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the second time in three years in an attempt to stop Delaware’s long-planned expansion of the Port of Wilmington. Get the whole story at the link in our bio. by @spotlightdelaware

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The rules around campaign finance transparency in Delaware are unlikely to change ahead of the September primary elections after a judge denied a conservative foundation’s request for their immediate pause. Get the full story at the link in our bio. by @spotlightdelaware

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