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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/24/2026 > as-state-republicans-retire-a-gop-demographic-shift-could-emerge

As state Republicans retire, a GOP demographic shift could emerge

2+ hour, 22+ min ago  (1515+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? With 20% of the Republicans in the Delaware General Assembly retiring this fall, the party's demographics could see a shake-up after the November election. As younger and more diverse candidates are seeking the open seats, Republican leaders…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 01/27/2026 > should-delmarva-power-be-allowed-to-generate-power-lawmakers-may-decide

Should Delmarva Power be allowed to generate power? Lawmakers may decide

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (910+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Delawareans have seen high energy bills due to a growing demand as new supply lags behind. A debate is brewing over whether overturning a decades-old law preventing Delmarva Power from generating electricity could help ease the…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/23/2026 > pushback-emerges-around-bill-to-expand-protections-for-homeless

Pushback emerges around bill to expand protections for homeless

21+ hour, 32+ min ago  (1502+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? As homelessness continues to rise, government officials are grappling with how best to respond. Most recently, Delaware lawmakers introduced a bill that would grant people experiencing homelessness the right to occupy public spaces, so long as…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/23/2026 > data-center-qa-should-states-adopt-new-regulations

Data Center Q&A: Should states adopt new regulations?

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1021+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Proposals to build at least five data centers in New Castle County have raised concerns that the subsequent energy demand could overwhelm a regional power grid that is already straining from a supply crunch. Over the…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/20/2026 > sponsored-first-state-educate-success

Here's how one person can make a difference in Delaware's schools

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (969+ words) He had been pushing hard for change in his daughters" district, but found himself contending with a school board that didn"t seem to know what was at stake for his family." Carlos Dipres remembers the exact moment he realized…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/14/2026 > dover-ymca-expands-programming-amid-calls-to-address-youth-violence

Dover YMCA expands programming amid calls to address youth violence

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1227+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? A Dover YMCA expansion is intended to reach more youth in Delaware's capital city. It remains to be seen, however, whether the new programming will provide enough support as city leaders face growing resident concern about…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/10/2026 > as-de-lawmakers-debate-primary-care-reform-a-similar-oregon-law-offers-insight

As DE debates primary care reform, a similar Oregon law offers insight

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1303+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Last month, Delaware introduced legislation meant to bolster the state's primary health care infrastructure and keep patients healthier on the front end. But within that bill are provisions that would cap how much providers, including the…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/10/2026 > protests-again-stall-the-christina-park-tent-overhaul

Protests again stall the Christina Park tent overhaul

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (1266+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? In recent years, the unhoused community in Wilmington has grown in size. In response, Mayor John Carney introduced a short-term plan to convert an Eastside park into the only city-sanctioned encampment. But in recent weeks, pushback…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/10/2026 > beyond-the-headlines-podcast-investigating-the-rockford-center

Beyond the Headlines" podcast: Investigating the Rockford Center

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (1933+ words) Education reporter Julia Merola and health reporter Nick Stonesifer join "Beyond the Headlines" to talk about their recent investigation into the Rockford Center, a private behavioral health hospital in Newark which has been cited by state regulators in recent years…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/09/2026 > lessons-for-delawares-future-found-in-virginias-data-center-alley

Lessons for Delaware's future found in Virginia's Data Center Alley

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1781+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Northern Virginia has the highest concentration of data centers in the world. As Delaware sees an influx of new data center proposals, the state can take lessons from a place that has reaped the massive economic…...