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UPDATED: Pete Schwartzkopf Steps Down as House Speaker
UPDATED: 07/01/23 – After the dinner break, the State House passed House Resolution 25 which elects Valerie Longhurst as Speaker of the House for the duration of the 152nd General Assembly. ====================================== The worst kept secret in the State House was brought forward just before 6pm on the last day of the General Assembly session.…
Read MoreDE Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership
The House Democratic Caucus met Saturday to elect its leadership for the upcoming 152th General Assembly. Election Day brought five new members to the caucus – including 20th District Representative Stell Parker Selby of Milton – and boosted the number of women to a record 15 of 26 members. 14 District Representative Pete Schwartzkopf of…
Read MoreDelaware Governor Visits Funland in Recognition of DE Wins!
Del. General Assembly Names New Budget Team
Delaware has a new leadership team in the area of fiscal policy with the General Assembly. Ruth Ann Jones has been appointed Controller General, and Bert Scoglietti of the office of Management and Budget has been named Deputy Controller General. “Ruth Ann’s distinguished career in public service and state government, including serving as a close…
Read MoreDSEA Leader Urges 6 Weeks Of Remote Learning To Start Academic Year
The leader of Delaware’s largest teachers’ union calls for the 2020-21 academic year to start with virtual learning. Delaware State Education Association President Stephanie Ingram says instruction should start remotely and continue for at least six weeks. She says this would allow time to further evaluate the “trauma” caused by the virus and its impact…
Read MoreDelaware’s 150th Legislative Session Underway
Delaware’s General Assembly is back in session in Dover. After swearing in the newly elected members in the State Senate and State House both chambers got down to work by organizing. 14th District Representative Pete Schwartzkopf was elected as Speaker of the House for the 150th Session. The State House also passed a resolution setting…
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