Delaware state news

Here are some recent news stories from Delaware:

Politics

• Delaware Governor John Carney has signed a bill to increase the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. (Source: Delaware News Journal)
• A bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Delaware has passed the state Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives. (Source: Delaware State News)

Business

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

Education

• The University of Delaware has announced a new program to provide free tuition to students from low-income families. (Source: Delaware Online)
• Delaware State University has launched a new online program to help students earn a degree in cybersecurity. (Source: Delaware State News)

Crime

• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a shooting in Wilmington that left one person dead. (Source: Delaware News Journal)
• A police officer in Newark has been charged with DUI after being involved in a crash while off-duty. (Source: Delaware State News)

Sports

• The Delaware Blue Coats, the NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, have announced plans to move to a new arena in Wilmington. (Source: Delaware News Journal)
• The University of Delaware's football team has hired a new head coach to replace the retiring David Brock. (Source: Delaware Online)

Other News

• A severe storm warning has been issued for parts of Delaware, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. (Source: Delaware News Journal)
• The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced plans to restore a popular beach in Rehoboth Beach. (Source: Delaware State News)