Delaware House Passes Tenants’ Right to Representation Bill

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The Delaware House has passed legislation that would give tenants a right to representation in eviction proceedings and other landlord-tenant actions. Senate Bill 1(S) would connect tenants experiencing financial hardship with access to free legal representation. The bill also creates a pre-trial diversion program aimed at resolving landlord-tenant disputes before they reach a courtroom. SB…

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House Bill Would Help Modest Income Delawareans Keep More of Their Earnings

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The authors of a new measure in the State House of Representatives say it will help Delaware’s working families avoid having their earnings unfairly taxed at higher rates.  House Bill 278, sponsored by State Rep. Rich Collins (R-Millsboro) and State Sen. Dave Lawson (R-Marydel), would require the state’s personal income tax brackets to be annually adjusted for inflation.   Rep.…

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Letter to Gov Carney from Delaware House of Representatives’ Republican Caucus on Coronavirus Restrictions

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The Delaware House of Representatives’ Republican Caucus sent a letter to Governor John Carney today basically saying enough is enough. They said they were supportive of the initial State of Emergency declaration after health experts believed the actions were necessary. In the letter they say, “Today is the 49th day Delawareans are living under the…

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Legislation Looks to Provide More Funding to Delaware Tech

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Delaware State Senator Harris McDowell, a Democrat of Wilmington along with State Representative Edward Osienski, a Democrat of Newark have unveiled a proposal that would provide funds to Delaware Technical Community College for infrastructure repairs, which they say would not result in the implementation of any new property taxes. Sen. McDowell says “Delaware Tech is…

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Former Delaware State Senator Has Died – DE Flags to Half-Staff

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Delawareans are honoring the life of former State Senator Steven Amick, who passed away on Wednesday. Amick rose to the highest ranks of Delaware politics, beginning his political career as a State Representative in 1986. He was elected to the State Senate in 1994, where he served as Senate Minority Whip and Senate Minority Leader.…

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State ERA Constitutional Amendment Passes State House

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The Delaware House has approved HB 1 – a proposed amendment to the Delaware Constitution relating to equal rights by a 35 to 6 vote.  The measure has already been passed in the 149th General Assembly session, but still needs approval in the 150th to amend the state Constitution.  In 1972 the US Congress passed…

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Bill Introduced in Delaware to Lower Current Tax Rate

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Legislation has been introduced into the Delaware General Assembly that will lower the current tax rate by .05% for each personal income tax bracket.  The measure also creates a new tax bracket at $125,000 with a rate of 7.05% and an additional bracket at $250,000 with a rate of 7.80%.  Also included, a tiered reduction…

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