Delaware news

Here are some recent news stories from Delaware:

Politics

• Delaware Governor John Carney has announced a plan to increase the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. (Source: Delaware News Journal)
• A bill has been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly to allow for the use of recreational marijuana in the state. (Source: Delaware State News)

Business

• DuPont has announced plans to spin off its agriculture business into a separate company, Corteva Agriscience. (Source: Wilmington Business Journal)
• A new Amazon fulfillment center is set to open in New Castle, creating hundreds of jobs in the area. (Source: Delaware Business Times)

Crime

• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 21-year-old woman in Wilmington. (Source: Delaware News Journal)
• A string of burglaries has been reported in the Rehoboth Beach area, with police urging residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. (Source: Cape Gazette)

Education

• The University of Delaware has announced a new program to provide free tuition to students from low-income families. (Source: Delaware News Journal)
• A new charter school is set to open in Wilmington, offering a STEM-focused curriculum to students in grades K-8. (Source: Delaware State News)

Sports

• The Delaware Blue Coats, the NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, have announced a new partnership with the University of Delaware. (Source: Delaware News Journal)
• The Delaware State University Hornets have won their first NCAA Division I basketball tournament game, defeating the University of North Carolina Central. (Source: Delaware State News)

Weather

• A winter storm warning has been issued for Delaware, with snow and freezing rain expected to impact the state on Wednesday. (Source: National Weather Service)
• The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced that all state offices will be closed on Wednesday due to the weather. (Source: Delaware News Journal)