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Democrat-pushed state laws are expected to protect abortion rights in Delaware even if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade next summer.

It's the first time the Delaware General Assembly has approved hefty raises for state officials since 2005, though the 2021 increases are much higher.

Jobless people cite virtual learning, child care costs, ageism and other obstacles keeping them from work as the economy attempts to return to normal.

Jobless people cite virtual learning, child care costs, ageism and other obstacles keeping them from work as the economy attempts to return to normal.

Delaware News Journal Sen. Sarah McBride announced a bill on Wednesday to ensure Delaware workers can get up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave. Senate Bill 1 would create a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, paid for by payroll contributions, for certain life events such as serious illness, a new child or adjusting to military deployment. People could receive up to 80% of their average weekly wages. The program would be funded by less than 1% of an employee's weekly pay, split evenly by the employee and employer. Contributions would start in 2023 and the b...