Delaware Campaign 2024

Candidate Conversations: GOP Candidate for Governor Mike Ramone

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2024 Election coverage, and the Delaware Debates we are producing with the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication.Among the races we are examining is the race for Governor and in this interview, Republican Mike Ramone.

A More Just Delaware podcast: Paid family and medical leave in the First State

This week, The Green brings you the latest episode of Delaware Humanities’ podcast A More Just Delaware. The podcast examines pivotal moments and legislation related to hate, prejudice, and the fight for equal rights in Delaware.In this fifth episode, State Senator Sarah McBride discusses paid family and medical leave legislation passed and signed in Delaware in 2022, the work to pass it, and its anticipated impact.

2024 gubernatorial candidate Collin O'Mara discusses campaign, key issues

One of the key races in the 2024 Elections in Delaware is the race for Governor.Incumbent Democrat John Carney is term-limited, leaving the office up for grabs. On the Democratic side, two-term New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer was the first to jump into the race in June, followed by Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long in September, and then National Wildlife Federation CEO and former DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara in March.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Tom Byrne sat down with O’Mara to discuss his decision to run and some key issues in the race.

Sen. Sarah McBride unveils healthcare provider tax legislation, could levy additional $100 million in federal funds for Medicaid

McBride says her Protect Medicaid Act of 2024 would bring Delaware’s Medicaid program its largest ongoing infusion of federal funding since the Affordable Care Act.

Delaware’s road to launching a recreational marijuana industry

Delaware’s work to create a legal recreational marijuana industry is well underway.Leading those efforts is recently-appointed Marijuana Commissioner Rob Coupe, who is working to finalize recreational market regulations. Another key voice is Democratic State Rep. Ed Osienski, the primary sponsor of last year’s recreational marijuana legalization bill. He’s pursuing further legislation to expand access to medical marijuana and help kickstart the recreational market.This week, Delaware Public Media's Sarah Petrowich sits down with Commissioner Coupe and Rep. Osienski to discuss the timeline for recreational marijuana, upcoming cannabis bills, and other issues.

2024 gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long discusses campaign, key issues

Races in the 2024 Elections are starting to come into focus and one that’s drawing significant attention in Delaware is the race for Governor.Democratic Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced her bid for the office in September, but her campaign got off to a sluggish start after she paused fundraising to examine and amend past campaign finance reports.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Tom Byrne sits down with Hall-Long to discuss that situation, how she’s positioning herself with voters, and where she stands on some key issues.

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