Delaware
Candidates for Delaware governor debate education, infrastructure and integrity
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Candidates battling to become Delaware’s next governor laid out their plans Thursday for education, infrastructure, immigration and other key issues.
The Rotary Club of Wilmington hosted a state gubernatorial debate on Thursday afternoon. The debate followed a similar Wednesday night event held by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative.
Five of the six candidates facing off next month in the Delaware primaries participated in Thursday’s debate: Democrats Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and former Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Collin O’Mara; and Republicans Delaware House Rep. Mike Ramone and businessman Bobby Williamson – met to discuss key issues surrounding the First State.
The third Republican candidate, Jerrold Price, did not attend.
What did the candidates talk about?
After opening remarks, each candidate faced questions on a variety of topics.
Candidates were asked what actions they would take as Governor if federal deportation of immigrants was implemented. The question referenced a recent WHYY report regarding the difficulties many immigrants in both the First State and the country face in obtaining citizenship
O’Mara said he would take steps to help Delaware become “the most welcoming state” for immigrant communities, including providing access to affordable housing and quality education.
Ramone stated he would “go to the problem itself” and find new ways of amending and modifying different pathways to citizenship to be more attainable and achievable via bipartisan support.
Candidates were asked what policies or initiatives candidates would implement to expand early childhood education across the First State.
Williamson advocated for private, charter and vocational schools as additional choices for children and parents alike.
Meyer talked about the importance “quality [and] top-notch” education, proposing working alongside businesses to provide incentives for on-set childcare and initiating early nursing programs and partnerships for low-income families.
Another question focused on candidates’ strategies for updating and restoring statewide infrastructure.
Williamson noted the importance of community input when making improvements to infrastructure and overall efficiency, such as addressing which roads and pathways need repair.
Citing his past experiences lobbying for the passage of legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, O’Mara said we need to preserve the framework of the past while also “building the infrastructure of the 21st century,” such as utilizing clean and renewable energy resources like solar power and offshore wind.
Candidates were asked how they would best reflect the core values upheld by the Rotary Club – which include service, leadership, diversity, fellowship and integrity – in their respective administrations.
Hall-Long said she has embodied these same values throughout her years in public service, and how, as a self-described “innovator,” plans to invest in fair, equitable solutions that work for all.
Meyer said he abides by those same values in his role as New Castle County Executive, establishing this expectation for all employees and members of his team on day one to be “a government of principles” that best serves the needs of all people – an expectation, he says, he plans to take with him to the Governor’s office.
Candidates also were asked how they would contribute to the presence of arts and culture throughout the First State.
Citing the influence of his own family, Ramone explained how continued investment of the arts across Delaware will not only help preserve the value and appreciation for the field, but also unite people across different political lines together.
Hall-Long stressed how supporting the “creative economy” of Delaware, specifically uplifting the presence of women and BIPOC-owned businesses, as being “absolutely paramount.”
For their last question, candidates were asked why Delawareans should vote for them in the upcoming primary elections, set to take place on Sept. 10.
Hall-Long reiterated her intentions to better strengthen state education and healthcare systems, saying “innovation [and] new ideas is what you’ll get” under her leadership.
Meyer said, in order to better prepare for the future of Delaware, change must start in the present, including electing leaders that “have public service, not self-service.”
O’Mara noted how his campaign is about making “significant changes” that provide hope and opportunity for the next and for future generations.
Ramone stated how his experiences as both a businessman and state House Representative has shaped him into the kind of “problem-solver” who will do their best for the First State.
A third-generation Bridgeville resident, Williamson credited his knowledge of the area and his belief in granting everyone a voice will lead Delaware into a brighter, more equitable future.
Olivia Montes covers state government and community impact for Delaware Online/The News Journal. Reach her at omontes@delawareonline.com.
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Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride is already the target of anti-trans bias just days after Delaware voters sent her to the U.S. House.
A resolution introduced by GOP South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace would add a bathroom ban to the rules package House members will vote on next month. McBride will be the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress when she’s sworn in in January.
The bill would restrict members, staff and others from using single-sex facilities such as bathrooms, locker rooms and changing rooms “other than those corresponding to their biological sex.”
The ban would apply to the U.S. Capitol and House office buildings and require the House sergeant at arms to enforce it.
Conservative Republican Georgia Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene said she also supported a bathroom ban rule.
McBride did not respond Tuesday to an emailed request for comment, but wrote on social media yesterday in apparent response to Mace that “every day Americans go to work with people who have life journeys different than their own and engage with them respectfully, I hope members of Congress can muster that same kindness.”
McBride called the effort “a blatant attempt from far right-wing extremists to distract from the fact that they have no real solutions to what Americans are facing.” She said lawmakers should focus instead on issues like the cost of products and services, including housing, health care and child care.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson would not say Tuesday if he would entertain Mace’s legislation, but he did say all people would be treated with dignity and respect.
“This is an issue that Congress has never had to address before, and we’re going to do that in deliberate fashion with member consensus on it, and we will accommodate the needs of every single person,” he said. “That’s all I’m going to say about that.”
Mace told reporters Monday that McBride, who she misgendered during her comments, didn’t “belong in women’s spaces, bathrooms and locker rooms.”
Delaware
Agriculture, Food and Natural Science Students Take Home Awards from 97th National FFA Convention & Expo – State of Delaware News
Delaware FFA members from across the state competed last month in career and leadership development events against teams from across the country at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, IN. To find a full list of the Delaware FFA results, click here: Delaware National Convention Results 2024. Another major part of this experience is the Expo, featuring agricultural colleges and universities from across the country, as well as many technical colleges.
During the convention, Delaware FFA members competed in 26 Career and Leadership Development Events as well as the Agriscience Fair. The full list can be found at Delaware National Convention Results 2024. The following Delaware FFA Chapters were in attendance:
- Appoquinimink FFA
- Caesar Rodney FFA
- Indian River FFA
- Lake Forest FFA
- Laurel FFA
- Laurel Middle FFA
- Middletown FFA
- Milford FFA
- Odessa FFA
- Smyrna FFA
- Smyrna Middle FFA
- Sussex Central FFA
- Woodbridge FFA
Delaware FFA members also participated in the National Band, National Chorus, and the National Talent Competition:
| Lake Forest FFA | Elora Kline | National Chorus |
| Smyrna FFA | Taylor Wallace | National Talent |
| Lake Forest FFA | Julia Novak | National Band |
| Sussex Central FFA | Maria Gutierrez Carcamo | National Band |
| Sussex Central FFA | Sam Trusty | National Band |
Several Delaware FFA supporters were awarded the coveted Honorary American Degree as appreciation for all they do for the Delaware FFA Association:
- Senator Chris Coons
- Justin Bailey
- Debbie Kirk
- Amanda Powell
- East Coast Seed Inc.
Additionally, this year Noah Dixon, Delaware FFA’s 2023-2024 state president, represented Delaware as the state’s national officer candidate. During the week leading up to the national convention, Dixon, along with 37 other individuals from across the country, went through the selection process. Dixon made it through to the second round and represented Delaware well.
Delaware FFA is a leading Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students pursuing careers in agriculture, food, natural resources, and other related career fields. For more information, please visit the FFA Web site at www.ffa.org or contact Bart Gill, Delaware FFA state advisor, at bart.gill@doe.k12.de.us.
Find more photos online here.
Media contact: Alison May, alison.may@doe.k12.de.us, 302-735-4006
Related Topics: agriculture, award, Delaware, education, FFA, Student
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Delaware FFA members from across the state competed last month in career and leadership development events against teams from across the country at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, IN. To find a full list of the Delaware FFA results, click here: Delaware National Convention Results 2024. Another major part of this experience is the Expo, featuring agricultural colleges and universities from across the country, as well as many technical colleges.
During the convention, Delaware FFA members competed in 26 Career and Leadership Development Events as well as the Agriscience Fair. The full list can be found at Delaware National Convention Results 2024. The following Delaware FFA Chapters were in attendance:
- Appoquinimink FFA
- Caesar Rodney FFA
- Indian River FFA
- Lake Forest FFA
- Laurel FFA
- Laurel Middle FFA
- Middletown FFA
- Milford FFA
- Odessa FFA
- Smyrna FFA
- Smyrna Middle FFA
- Sussex Central FFA
- Woodbridge FFA
Delaware FFA members also participated in the National Band, National Chorus, and the National Talent Competition:
| Lake Forest FFA | Elora Kline | National Chorus |
| Smyrna FFA | Taylor Wallace | National Talent |
| Lake Forest FFA | Julia Novak | National Band |
| Sussex Central FFA | Maria Gutierrez Carcamo | National Band |
| Sussex Central FFA | Sam Trusty | National Band |
Several Delaware FFA supporters were awarded the coveted Honorary American Degree as appreciation for all they do for the Delaware FFA Association:
- Senator Chris Coons
- Justin Bailey
- Debbie Kirk
- Amanda Powell
- East Coast Seed Inc.
Additionally, this year Noah Dixon, Delaware FFA’s 2023-2024 state president, represented Delaware as the state’s national officer candidate. During the week leading up to the national convention, Dixon, along with 37 other individuals from across the country, went through the selection process. Dixon made it through to the second round and represented Delaware well.
Delaware FFA is a leading Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students pursuing careers in agriculture, food, natural resources, and other related career fields. For more information, please visit the FFA Web site at www.ffa.org or contact Bart Gill, Delaware FFA state advisor, at bart.gill@doe.k12.de.us.
Find more photos online here.
Media contact: Alison May, alison.may@doe.k12.de.us, 302-735-4006
Related Topics: agriculture, award, Delaware, education, FFA, Student
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
Here you can subscribe to future news updates.
Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
27-31-41-52-69, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 3 numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
Day: 7-7-1
Night: 7-0-5
Check Play 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 4 numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
Day: 5-8-0-2
Night: 3-3-7-4
Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
04-05-10-25-30-33
Check Multi-Win Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
04-09-10-28-29, Lucky Ball: 01
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
20-36-37-42-43, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 5 numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
Day: 2-1-3-1-9
Night: 9-5-1-4-4
Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
- Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
- Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
- Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
- For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.
Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
- Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
- Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.
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