Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
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💼 Business
Delaware businesses will see a 10th consecutive year of workers’ compensation rate cuts when new rates take effect Dec.
1, with a 3.99% decrease for voluntary policies and a 4.11% drop for residual ones, plus an extra 12% discount for safe workplaces + improved safety measures encourage additional savings.
📰 Economy
Delaware has launched a pilot program that creates a streamlined process for small-business owners to complete permits, licenses & pre-opening inspections across multiple state agencies.
The effort aims to reduce red tape for entrepreneurs planning to open their businesses.
🎓 Education
The Delaware Department of Education postponed the Oct.
20 release of school performance data after finding inconsistencies in attendance records, and this delay also affects the Oct. 27 release of results from the School Success Framework. The department will update the schedule once reviews are complete.
Delaware’s free school breakfast law — in effect since July — has prompted lawmakers to urge Gov. Meyer to add free lunch funding in the upcoming budget.
A letter submitted on Oct. 9 requested an extra $11.7 million yearly to help reduce student food insecurity.
🏛️ Government
The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission awarded $12.1 million in community grants to 42 organizations as part of its fourth round of funding.
The funds will support local projects addressing the opioid crisis & boost community resources.
🏥 Health
Newark’s 10th annual Deer Park Goes Pink 5K will take place on Sunday, Oct.
25 at 9 a.m. at Deer Park Tavern as breast cancer survivor Jody Ginter Mihok shares her story to encourage early checks on breast changes; registration starts at $35+ fees with all proceeds benefiting the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition.
🏈 Sports
Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci returned after missing two contests to lead the Blue Hens to a 61 to 38 win over Missouri State on Oct.
20 at home, throwing five touchdown passes and moving up in career passing yards. The team recorded 482 total yards of offense.
Football experts Tresolini and Holveck answered eight key questions about high school football during the DE Gameday episode on Wednesday, Oct.
21, focusing on the future three-class system and Class 2A team prospects as the season advances.
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