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Attorney General Campbell joins other states in lawsuit challenging Department of Education mental health funding cuts
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined 15 of her peers from across the country in a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the Department of Education for “illegally withholding congressionally approved funding for mental health...

SouthEastern Delaware Artists Studio Tour returning in November
Wood-turner Travis Bower is one of the artists opening their studios for the SouthEastern Delaware Artist Studio Tour (SEDAST). Coastal Point | Submitted The SouthEastern Delaware Artists Studio Tour (SEDAST) — a community tradition that has...

Michigan AG files lawsuit against U.S. Dept. of Education over mental health funding cuts
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined 16 other state attorneys general in filling a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for illegally cutting congressionally approved funding for mental health programs in K-12...

Delaware's best places to go camping this summer
Camping might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you're planning a summer activity in Delaware. But high-quality campgrounds can be found in every part of the First State. In every county, there are places to pitch a tent or park an RV...

Kids tickets for NASCAR Dover race, make those lifelong memories
NASCAR is heading to Dover Motor Speedway for a weekend of racing action. The Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Cup Series race is the highlight of a tripleheader including the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series throughout the...

Mila Myles is the chief spokesperson for Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. She’s also transgender
In 2025, trans survival is political. Trans leadership? That’s revolutionary. Mila Myles knows both truths intimately. She’s not just the highest-ranking out transgender communications official in any statewide executive office — she’s also one of...

Session recap: By nearly 2 a.m., Delaware has official budget bills
It's last call in Leg Hall. Monday, June 30, marked the end of the fiscal year, Delaware's budget deadline and the final hours of legislative session for state lawmakers. Starting Monday afternoon, both the Senate and House of Representatives had...

Delaware governor signs executive order protecting gender-affirming care
(The Hill) — On Friday, Delaware Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer signed an executive order increasing protection for receivers and providers of gender-affirming care. “In Delaware, we cherish privacy, dignity and the right to make personal medical...

Colorado challenges Medicaid data transfer to ICE
Colorado is joining a multi-state coalition in filing a lawsuit to challenge the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to provide access to individual personal health data to the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and...

Delaware's Monthly Labor Review Shows Unemployment Increased in May
DELAWARE - Delaware's Department of Labor published their monthly labor review for May 2025. The review showed overall unemployment in the state increased from April 2025 to May 2025. According to the Delaware Department of Labor's monthly review...

Today in Delaware County history, July 1
100 Years Ago, 1925: The Delaware County commissioners yesterday again refused to accept a bid for the reconstruction of the West Ninth Street bridge over the Chester River. The bid yesterday of the Hoover Co., Pottstown, was $209,000 and was...

The Best Pools and Paddling Spots in Delaware County
Anyone who’s spent summer in the Catskill Mountains knows that swimming holes are closely guarded secrets passed only through whispers between good friends. But never fear: locals and day-trippers bound for the Great Western Catskills of Delaware...

The 153rd Delaware General Assembly ends first leg of legislative session, passes slate of key bills
The 153rd General Assembly ends the first leg of its legislative session, passing a series of key bills before recessing until January 2026. Outlawing the death penalty clears first constitutional hurdle The firs leg of a constitutional amendment...

Delaware Futures provides youth guidance toward lifelong goals
Delaware Futures announced a group of 15 local students are in the process of learning the inner workings of operating a business and cutting hair. Before participants even lift a pair of scissor, Keith Harmon of Visions Salon and Barbershop in...

Schumer warned Biden only five of 51 Senators wanted him to stay in the race after disastrous debate
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

New federal regulations delay high-speed internet in rural Delaware
Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware is one of the most connected states in the country. But $107 million in funding aimed at bringing high-speed internet to the state’s most rural areas is caught up in a regulatory jumble, which will likely delay...

Tetra Shockley Crowned Miss Delaware USA 2025
Tetra Shockley, a 44‑year‑old attorney and community advocate from Camden, has been crowned Miss Delaware USA 2025, earning the right to represent the First State at the national Miss USA competition this October. Shockley brings a wealth of...

Court halts Trump administration's effort to reduce Department of Education
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has achieved a significant legal victory against the Trump Administration's...

Del. lawmakers race to finish first half of 153rd General Assembly
The Delaware House of Representative and the State Senate face hours of work to wrap up the first half of the 153rd General Assembly. Gone are the days when lawmakers would meet until nearly midnight June 30th, gavel into special session, then...

How a father and daughter built a legacy of love and law in Delaware
In Wilmington, Delaware, a remarkable story of generational strength, sacrifice and service is unfolding – one that proves the power of love, vision and perseverance. Meet Veda Davida Wooley, a 28-year-old deputy attorney general who has already...