Posts Tagged ‘delaware general assembly’
New Del. Bills Seek to Improve Early Reading Skills, Promote Media Literacy
It was back to school for Delaware Governor John Carney.
On the first day of classes at a school in New…
Read MoreFormer Del. State Sen., Finance Secretary Richard Cordrey – a Millsboro Native – Has Passed Away
Millsboro native Richard Cordrey, who served a lengthy tenure as State Senate President pro tempore as well as four years as Secretary of Finance, has died.
New Del. Laws Address Mental Health of Children, Adults
Improvements to mental health and mental health services are coming in Delaware.
Governor John Carney has signed three bills passed by the Delaware General Assembly, which address concerns…
Del. State Sportsmen’s Association Goes to Court Over Gun Bills
The Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association said Wednesday it has filed the first of what will likely be three court challenges to gun-related bills that were signed by…
Read MoreVIDEO | “We Are Not Waiting To Do What’s Right” – Gov. Carney Signs 6 Gun-Related Bills
As he was surrounded by lawmakers, Cabinet members, Delaware community leaders and advocates, Governor Carney delivered a message Thursday as he signed six gun-related bills into law:
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Read MoreVote-by-Mail Legislation Gets Final Approval in Del. General Assembly
Delawareans will be able to vote by mail, if they choose to do so and request a ballot, under legislation that’s been given final approval by the…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Addresses Concerns Following US Supreme Court Dobbs Ruling
In the wake of the US Supreme Court Dobbs decision that overturns Roe v. Wade, Delaware lawmakers have passed legislation that would expand access to abortion services…
Read MoreBill to Increase Minimum Age to Buy a Gun Passes Del. State Senate, House
Legislation that would increase the age to legally purchase any firearm from 18 to 21 has passed the Delaware State Senate by a vote of 14-7. The…
Read MoreUpdate: More Gun Bills Advance In Del. General Assembly
The Delaware State Senate has given final legislative approval to three gun-related bills, following a push by Democratic leaders and Governor John Carney just a few weeks…
Read MoreDel. House Passes Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Legislation
The Delaware House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban the sale of large-capacity magazines capable of holding more than 17 rounds.
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Read MoreNew Del. Law Would Enhanced Penalties For Assault Against Healthcare Workers
Violence against more healthcare workers in Delaware would be a felony offense under legislation given final approval in the State Senate.
Delaware Code already classifies assault against people…
Del. Constitutional Amendment To End June 30th All-Nighter Moves Forward
Delaware’s annual tradition of meeting at all hours of the night on the final day of the General Assembly session is a step closer to becoming a…
Read MoreDel. Abortion Rights Protections Strengthened Under House-Passed Bill, Say Sponsors
The House of Representatives has approved a bill that its sponsor said would improve availability of safe and accessible reproductive healthcare services, while protecting patients and providers…
Read MoreDel. General Assembly Passes Age Restriction For Buying Most Firearms, Adjusting Background Check Program
A bill to increase the legal age for buying most firearms in Delaware from 18 to 21 has passed in the House of Representatives.
Currently, state law mirrors…
DE Climate Change Measure Passed in State Senate
Legislation regarding climate change (SB 305) has been passed in the Delaware State Senate by a 13 to 6 vote.…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Seeks To ban Single-Use Plastic Coffee Stirrers, Polystyrene Containers At Restaurants
Delaware restaurants would be prohibited from serving ready-to-eat food in polystyrene containers, under legislation that has been approved in the State Senate. Polystyrene is best known as…
Read MoreDel. House Passes Bill That Restricts “Assault-Style” Weapons
The Delaware House of Representatives voted 22-19 Thursday in favor of legislation that would, according to its sponsors, effectively prohibit the buying, selling, and possession of assault-style…
Read MoreDoes Del. Bill Intend To Usurp Parental Oversight?
Delaware House Republicans are stepping up their opposition to a measure they say would usurp parental oversight over sensitive matters regarding their children, such as abortion or…
Read MoreSame-Day Voter Registration Bill Approved By Del. House
Legislation that would allow same day registration in Delaware has cleared the State House of Representatives.
House Bill 25(s) would do away with the current deadline to…
Gov. Carney’s Veto Of Recreational Marijuana Bill Stands
A move to override Governor John Carney’s veto of legislation that would have removed any penalties for adults in Delaware who possess one ounce or less of…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Touted As Strengthening Abortion Rights Protections
New legislation in the Delaware General Assembly would make ‘safe and accessible reproductive healthcare services’ more widely available, according to its sponsors.
The measure includes protections for providers…
Del. School Bus Drivers May Get More Pay
Delaware school bus drivers and related school transportation programs will likely get a boost.
The Delaware General Assembly’s Joint Finance Committee has voted to allocate $11.7-million to fund…
Del. Budget-Writers Boost Rates For Direct Service Professionals
Direct support professionals who serve Delawareans with intellectual and developmental disabilities would be paid more starting in the new fiscal year.
The Joint Finance Committee has voted to…
Del. Budget-Writers Restore $500 Senior Tax Credit
Delaware’s senior tax credit will be restored to $500 for the first time in five years, after it was reduced by $100 to help the state address…
Read MoreRaises Approved For Del. State Employees, Retirees
Members of the Delaware General Assembly’s Joint Finance Committee have approved pay increases for state workers and retirees.
State employees on the lower end of the pay scale…