Monthly Archives: May 2009

Sports Betting Bill Passes

By | Published: May 8, 2009

DOVER — Sports betting was rejected in the House on Tuesday by two votes. But in the early hours of Friday morning, after hours of intense negotiations among Gov. Jack Markell’s administration, party leaders and representatives of the state’s three casinos; after several false starts; after reports that the bill had no chance … it [...]

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Dewey Under Budget for First Quarter of 2009

By | Published: May 4, 2009

Town Employees Do More With Less Support Dewey Beach marked a new fiscal year April 1. If the past three months are any indication, fiscal year 2009 will be distinguished by employee frugality and rapt budget-watching. Despite legal fees, a point of controversy and contention between commissioners and residents, budget and finance committee Chairman Marc [...]

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Amendment Proposed for Dewey Height Bill

By | Published: May 4, 2009

Faces Resistance Despite Overwhelming Public Support DEWEY BEACH – A proposed charter change to limit Dewey Beach buildings to 35 feet tall remains mired in uncertainty despite overwhelming public support. Some lawmakers say the measure violates state law by denying residents and businesses the right to appeal. But a compromise could break the stalemate: Mayor [...]

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Large Number of Letters Sent to the General Assembly supporting HB 50

By | Published: May 1, 2009

Many thanks for the huge number of letters sent to the General Assembly supporting HB 50. Personal letters from the constituents carry a lot of weight. The House Administration Committee, chaired by the Majority Leader Pete Schwartzkopf, met at 3 p.m. yesterday, April 29, to hear a number of bills including HB 50. The Mayor, [...]

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