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Governor John Carney Released his Recommended Budget

Governor John Carney released his recommended budget, the Joint Finance Committee and General Assembly will work on the best final version between now and June 30th. As always, we strive to get breaking news to you. So here are the latest 2018 Delaware State Budget resources you can use to be in the know. We […]

Legislators make new push to raise state’s minimum wage

DOVER β€” A Senate committee heard arguments Wednesday on a bill that would raise the state’s minimum wage by $2, the latest attempt by Sen. Robert Marshall, D-Wilmington, to increase Delaware’s wage floor. It is expected to be formally released from the Senate Labor Committee today. The measure’s future beyond that, however, remains hazy, after […]

Take Time to Retreat, Reflect, and Plan

by Sheila Bravo Recently, I found myself reflecting on the whirlwind pace of our work.  Just a few decades ago, we relied on phone and in-person meetings to deliberate and collaborate, granting us time for reflection, with responses taking hours or even days.  Today it can take seconds. This accelerated pace compresses our timelines, often […]

Accelerator Ready

DANA Nonprofit Accelerator Is Your Organization Accelerator Ready Is Your Organization Accelerator Ready? Before your organization considers applying to the DANA Nonprofit Accelerator Program, we want to make sure you meet the eligibility criteria. Please take a moment to review the following checklist:  Serving Historically Excluded Populations:  Recognized Impact:  Operational Experience:  Dedicated Executive Director:  Operating […]

End of Session Wrap Up

by J.L. Haynes, Public Policy & Advocacy Manager After a busy legislative session, the first half of General Assembly 152 ended on Friday, June 30th with exciting fanfare, swearing in of a new Speaker of the House, and electing new House Majority Leadership.Β Β  Representative Peter Schwartzkopf announced that he would be stepping down as Speaker […]