Posts Tagged ‘Delaware House of Representatives’
Former State Lawmaker and聽longtime聽Delaware Tech聽President Orlando J. 鈥淟onnie鈥澛燝eorge聽Jr. Passes Away at 78
Longtime聽Delaware Tech聽President, Orlando J. George, Jr., of Wilmington passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on May 27th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Orlando, affectionately known as Lonnie, was born in Wilmington DE to the late Orlando, Sr. and Lena Ficca George. All four…
Read MoreProposal Could Slash School Construction Costs, Reduce Property Tax Burden for Delaware Property Owners
Delaware House Passes Bill That Aims to Provide Tax Parity, Fair Funding to School Districts and Counties
The Delaware House has passed a measure that would require county-wide property tax assessments every five years. House Bill 62 would mandate that properties be assessed every five years to reflect current fair market value. The reason for the bill, according to Rep. Madinah聽Wilson-Anton, is so that the state can be fairer in its taxation…
Read MoreReckless Driving Legislation Passes Delaware House
Legislation introduced on April 20th addressing the issue of speeding has passed the Delaware House of Representatives. This Act adds to the definition of reckless driving—the operating of a motor vehicle at a speed of 90 miles an hour or more. The bill is awaiting consideration in the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee. The…
Read MoreDel. Legislation’s Goals: Transparency In Schools
Delaware public and charter schools would be required to share general course descriptions, information about textbooks and other instructional materials on their websites, under legislation being introduced in the Delaware General Assembly. The portal would also provide information on how the school communicates information about violent incidents that take place at schools to parents, guardians…
Read MoreLawmakers Consider Possible Action In Case Of Indicted State Auditor
Delaware lawmakers Monday discussed the possibility of taking action in the case of indicted State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. During the special session on redistricting, the Senate passed a resolution (SCR 63) to seek an advisory opinion from the Delaware Supreme Court on what circumstances, including indictment, warrant legislative action to remove a public official. It…
Read MoreDel. Redistricting Heads Down The Home Stretch
The complicated task of redrawing legislative districts every ten years following the U.S. Census is nearing its close in Delaware. The State Senate and the State House are meeting today (Monday) in a special session devoted to redistricting. The Senate is scheduled to go into session at noon, and the House would follow at 2:00…
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