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Jacob Owens
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Editor-in-Chief, Spotlight Delaware
Wilmington
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Entrepreneurship marketing ecommerce social media.
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By Jacob Owens Verified| Spotlight Delaware Verified Why Should Delaware Care? Akin to the president’s State of the Union address, the State of the State address is a governor’s highest profile speech each year and it lays out his or her legislative agenda for the year. Gov. Matt Meyer has until June 30 to complete any remaining goals in his first legislative session. Gov.
By Jacob Owens Verified| Spotlight Delaware Verified Why Should Delaware Care? A recent bill would restrict information sharing between the DMV and ICE in an effort to protect undocumented Delawareans. The legislation comes as the Trump administration recently sued New York over a similar privacy law, as it sought undocumented residents’ personal information.
By Jacob Owens Verified| Newark Post Verified Delaware state employees, retirees and those covered under the state health plan will see an increase in their premiums starting July 1, in part due to the departure of more than 1,000 University of Delaware employees from the plan. The state’s General Health Insurance Plan, known as the GHIP, covers nearly 20,000 people, making it Delaware’s largest employer-sponsored plan.
Company Info
Spotlight Delaware
Spotlight Delaware is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to providing independent, local journalism that engages and connects Delaware residents with important news and information. Founded in March 2024, the organization aims to address the decline in local news coverage by ensuring that all communities in Delaware have access to relevant stories. The mission of Spotlight Delaware is to empower citizens through unbiased reporting, focusing on government accountability, public education, land use, and social issues. The newsroom emphasizes community engagement, actively seeking input from residents to guide its reporting priorities. This approach helps ensure that the coverage reflects the needs and interests of Delawareans, particularly those in underserved communities. Spotlight Delaware serves a diverse audience, including residents from all regions of the state, philanthropists, community organizations, journalists, policymakers, and business leaders. The organization is committed to building a sustainable news ecosystem that amplifies marginalized voices and fosters civic participation.
Delaware, United States
Founded: 2023