Posts Tagged ‘Delaware State Senate’
Del. House Passes Minimum Wage Increase
After a series of failed amendments, the Delaware House of Representatives Thursday gave final legislative approval to an increase in Delaware’s minimum wage, to be phased in…
Read MoreDel. Bill Supports Collective Bargaining For Delmar Police
Delmar Police deserve an opportunity to collectively bargain for better pay and safer working conditions, according to the sponsor of legislation that would clear the way for…
Read MoreState Senate Approves Use-Of-Force Revisions
Delaware’s first ‘objective use of force’ standard for police officers is a step closer to becoming law.
The State Senate Thursday…
Read MoreOpponents Of Gun Bills Criticize Process
Two gun-related bills have passed in the Delaware State Senate, but opponents and critics Thursday continued to question their constitutionality. They have also spoken out about the…
Read MoreDel. Bill Addresses Hair Discrimination
Hair discrimination is addressed in a bill being considered by a Delaware State Senate Committee Wednesday.
The CROWN Act – Create…
Read MoreERA Amendment To Del. Constitution Passes State Senate
An Equal Rights Amendment to the Delaware Constitution would add “race, color and national origin” to the basic rights of Delawareans guaranteed under the Constitution.
DE Senate Releases Tentative Schedule of Virtual Proceedings for January
The Delaware State Senate on Friday announced a tentative schedule of virtual proceedings in January.
Del. General Assembly Will Start 2021 With Virtual Sessions
The 151st Delaware General Assembly will convene Tuesday January 12th with a virtual session when lawmakers will take their oaths of office, formally elect their leaders and…
Read MoreDel. Senate Committee Assignments Released
Delaware State Senators have received their committee assignments for the 151st General Assembly that starts in January.
The line-up includes a…
Read MoreVote-By-Mail Legislation Goes To Gov. Carney
Delawareans will be able to head to the mailbox instead of the ballot box to vote in future elections, under a bill approved by the State Senate.
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Read MoreConstitutional Amendment Proposal Passes Del. State Senate
A proposed amendment to the Delaware state Constitution that would prohibit discrimination based on race, color or national origin advances in the Delaware General Assembly.
DE State Senate to Reconvene in Virtual Session Wednesday
The Delaware State Senate will reconvene on Wednesday in an historic virtual session
that will be broadcast live on multiple websites.
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Read MoreBill Limiting Sugary Drinks in Kid’s Meals Goes to Governor’s Desk
The Delaware Senate voted 16-5 on Thursday to approve a bill limiting the inclusion of soda and other sugary drinks in children’s meals. House Bill 79 would direct…
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