DOVER, Del. (AP) - Delaware's new voting machines will get a test run with upcoming school board elections in two counties.

The Delaware State News reports that many voters in Kent and Sussex counties will cast their vote on the new machines May 14, when school board elections are held in seven of the 11 public schools downstate. Department of Elections Commissioner Elaine Manlove says she has "yet to hear a bad comment" about the machines, which were purchased for $13 million last year.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a measure to allow the terminally ill to end their lives with a doctor's help.

The House voted 74-66 for the bill Thursday. It now goes to the Senate.

The measure would allow adults to obtain a prescription for life-ending drugs, if a doctor finds they have six months or less to live. The physician must certify that the person has the capacity to make the decision, and the prescription can only be self-administered.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland has taken a step toward joining a growing number of states that have enacted legislation to prevent teachers with records of sexual misconduct against students from moving from school to school.

The Maryland House of Delegates unanimously approved a bill Thursday to ban nondisclosure agreements for school employees who have direct contact with children involving sexual abuse. The measure also would require prospective school employers to conduct a thorough review of the employment history of applicants.

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) - A Delaware prison released an inmate one night this week during a snowstorm.

The Wilmington News Journal reports 28-year-old Misty Toomey had only her sweat suit when she was released from the Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in New Castle.

She had planned to meet with Delaware Mentor Program officials who would provide her with clothing, toiletries and other items for her re-entry into society before a daytime release. Toomey's family and program officials also expected her to be released during the day.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A Republican representing a key Virginia Senate swing seat has announced his retirement.

Virginia Beach Sen. Frank Wagner said Thursday that he will not seek re-election later this year.

Democrats are expected to spend heavily in the district, which has been trending blue in recent elections.

Republican Sen. Dick Black, who represents a swing district in northern Virginia, announced his retirement earlier this year.