Posts Tagged ‘delaware general assembly’
Divided Del. House Passes Mail-In Vote Bill
Delaware registered voters would be allowed to vote by mail for the September primary and the November General Election under a bill passed in the state House. Registered voters would receive an application in the mail first to send away for a mail-in ballot. The bill passed along party lines, with Democrats in favor and…
Read MoreDelaware bill would require Governor to include lawmakers in state of emergency policy making
When the General Assembly returns to work, State Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, R-Clayton, will introduce a proposed constitutional amendment intended to give citizens a voice in decisions made during an extended state of emergency. Presently, the governor can declare a state of emergency for up to 30-days, and renew that order at his or her discretion.…
Read MoreState Rep. Ruth Briggs-King calls on General Assembly to convene amid coronavirus pandemic
Delaware State Representative Ruth Briggs-King is calling on the General Assembly to convene to address critical issues facing the state amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a letter issued to the public last week, Rep. Briggs-King called on her colleagues to convene amid the crisis, saying “it is time that the Delaware General Assembly meet…
Read MoreFormer State Rep. Bobby Outten passes away at 71
Former State Representative William Robert “Bobby” Outten passed away on Tuesday, March 17, at the Bayhealth – Sussex Campus. He was 71-years-old. Rep. Outten worked for over 36 years with Delmarva Power. In 2004, he was elected as State Representative for the 30th District (Harrington and southwest Kent County). He held the post for seven…
Read MoreDE General Assembly Session Postponed TFN
In response to ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride announced Wednesday that the Delaware General Assembly is postponing legislative session until further notice. Legislative session originally was scheduled to resume on Tuesday, but was postponed last week due to the spread of coronavirus and recommendations…
Read MoreDelmarva Power customers in Delaware pay 19% extra on electric bills for renewable energy
Delmarva Power customers in Delaware have been paying 19% more on their electric bills due to legislation that was passed in 2010 that mandated utility companies purchase a greater percentage of their power from renewable sources such as wind and solar. Over the course of the span of the utility contracts since the law was…
Read MoreSenate Republican Caucus Speaks on Unionization Talk
On January 14th, the day that the 150th Delaware General Assembly session began, a press release was circulated about legislative employees looking to form a union. WGMD released a statement from the Republican Caucus of both the House and Senate which said their staffs had only learned of the Unionization plan that day and there…
Read MoreGovernor Carney, lawmakers announce major investments in clean water
Governor John Carney was joined by lawmakers on Tuesday to announce new investments in clean water across the state of Delaware. The Clean Water for Delaware Act — sponsored by Representative Longhurst and Senator McBride — will create a Delaware Clean Water Trust to help rebuild Delaware’s drinking water infrastructure, prevent flooding in vulnerable communities,…
Read MoreDelaware’s 150th General Assembly Is In Session …
… although “Listen Live” audio in both chambers seems not working and the notice on the website says that neither the House or Senate is convened – yet legislation that has been worked is being place on the General Assembly website. It was expected that just before the legislative session was to begin, there would…
Read MoreDelaware lawmakers return today for the start of session
State lawmakers return to Dover today for the start of the second leg of the 150th Delaware General Assembly. Over the course of last session, lawmakers passed a series of criminal justice reform bills, increased the age to purchase tobacco products to 21, and added an Equal Rights Amendment to the state’s constitution. Following a…
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