TOP STORY: Governor candidate plans to reform campaign finance laws and BACKPACK GIVEAWAYS | DETV News August 7th

WILMINGTON, Del. — The DETV News brief for August 7th, 2024 is presented by Matt Ford. News includes governor plans and backpack giveaways.

• TOP STORY: Governor candidate plans to reform campaign finance laws
  • O’Mara’s “plan to clean up Delaware” includes banning corporate contributions, requiring full disclosure of donations, and establishing an office of inspector general. The plan emphasizes increased transparency and accountability to restore public trust in government.
  • His full plan can be viewed here: O’Mara Reform Agenda 
• Free school supplies and backpack giveaways are available on these dates:
  • AUG. 10- Back to School Bash at 1602 Jessup St., 10:30am-2pm
  • AUG. 10- School Supply Bazaar at 26 Karlyn Dr., 11am-3pm
  • AUG. 10- Back to School Backpack Giveaway at 110 N. Poplar St., 11am-3pm
  • AUG. 10- Sneaker Giveaway at William Penn, 10am-2:30pm
  • AUG. 10- United Way Giveaway at the Dover Library, 12pm-2pm
  • AUG. 17- United Way Giveaway at the Wilmington Public Library, 10am-2pm
  • AUG. 22- Backpack Giveaway and Resource Fair at 502 Moores Lane, 3:30pm-5:30pm
  • AUG. 24- Back to School Movie Night + Bookbag Giveaways at New Castle County Community Center, 5pm-10pm
• Getting immediate medical care when you need it most just became a bit easier here in Delaware
• A family springs into action after finding a lost puppy stranded

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