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Former prison healthcare provider denies it fraudulently billed the state

Late last month, Delaware’s embattled former prison healthcare provider rebuked allegations that it engaged in fraud by requesting payment for medical services for inmates it did not provide. The post Former prison healthcare provider denies it fraudulently billed the state appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

What does the federal farm bill delay mean for Delaware farmers?

Negotiations over the federal farm bill have stalled, leaving Delaware farmers with uncertainty over the future of agricultural subsidies. The post What does the federal farm bill delay mean for Delaware farmers? appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Democratic attorney general candidates face off at Spotlight Delaware debate

Incumbent Attorney General Kathy Jennings faced challengers Dwayne Bensing and Patty Rickman in an hourlong conversation on criminal prosecution, civil litigation and public transparency. The post Democratic attorney general candidates face off at Spotlight Delaware debate appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Meyer endorsements draw swift Senate criticism; create election deja vu

Gov. Matt Meyer’s endorsement of two Working Families Party-backed candidates looking to unseat Wilmington-area state senators in next month’s primary election has drawn the ire of one Democratic leader. The post Meyer endorsements draw swift Senate criticism; create election deja vu appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Harrington denies data center proposal despite a $1M offer

The Harrington City Council voted unanimously against a zoning change to accommodate a data center, prompting cheers and a standing ovation. The post Harrington denies data center proposal despite a $1M offer appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

‘Replicate it’: Education secretary highlights bright spots amid disappointing test scores

According to proficiency scores the state released Tuesday, less than half of Delaware’s third through eighth graders read and do math at a proficient level. And just 18% of 11th-graders were proficient in math. The post ‘Replicate it’: Education secretary highlights bright spots amid disappointing test scores appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Data centers loom over the New Castle County Council primary election campaigns

The debate in northern Delaware over how best to regulate data centers has reemerged this primary election season between candidates for the New Castle County Council. The post Data centers loom over the New Castle County Council primary election campaigns appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Georgetown Guatemalan community brings a piece of home with them

Despite being thousands of miles away from their birth place, Guatemalan natives have managed to keep a piece of their home through the Feria Internacional Tacaná. The post Georgetown Guatemalan community brings a piece of home with them appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

State construction funds focus heavily on Wilmington, Dover

While Delaware’s two largest cities will receive roughly $23 million from the state’s omnibus capital budget this year, smaller municipalities will receive no money at all. The post State construction funds focus heavily on Wilmington, Dover appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Get Involved: TIIF grants, dueling Port of Wilmington meetings

A slow week for public meetings in Delaware is led by consideration of state grants for economic development projects. The post Get Involved: TIIF grants, dueling Port of Wilmington meetings appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .