Posts Tagged ‘proposed legislation’
Wicomico County Leaders Respond to Proposed State Ban on Immigration Enforcement Agreements
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano and Sheriff Mike Lewis held a news conference Friday to address their concerns regarding proposed legislation in Maryland pertaining to Public Safety and Immigration Enforcement Agreements — Prohibition, as well as to outline Wicomico County’s formal response to the State of Maryland. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more……
Read MoreUPDATED: DE General Assembly to Meet Tuesday in Special Session to Deal with Aftermath of Reassessment
UPDATED – 08/11/25 – The Delaware General Assembly will meet in special session Tuesday to address concerns after the recent statewide property reassessment. Both chambers are scheduled to go into session around 2pm – the House after newly-elected District 20 Representative Alonna Berry is sworn into office. Multiple bills have been introduced in advance of the…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Urges Establishment of Medical School in Delaware
Legislation has been introduced urging the establishment of a medical school in the State of Delaware. This House Concurrent Resolution calls for the formation of a formal Steering Group to guide the planning and implementation of a medical school. The bill also encourages the pursuit of partnerships with established medical schools and other medical education…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Focuses on Providing Facilities for Permanent Housing Transition
Proposed Legislation sponsored by State Representative William Bush would require the Delaware State Housing Authority to establish and administer Low Barrier Navigation Centers (LBNCs). LBNCs are non-congregate, interim housing facilities designed to rapidly transition individuals or families into permanent housing. The current status of the bill is House Housing. A Committee Hearing takes place within…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Aims to Remove Prohibitions Regarding Use of Certain Knives
Legislation has been introduced in Delaware that would remove prohibitions pertaining to the ownership or possession of certain types of folding knives that may be opened with one hand. So-called “switch blade knives”, which are more appropriately called automatic knives, allow for easy deployment often by depressing a button. Such cutting implements are lawfully used…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Would Require Rapid Action to Fix Poorly Performing Schools
Legislation awaiting consideration in the Senate would require immediate steps to address profoundly underperforming schools in Delaware. Under the measure, superintendents of districts with failing schools would be required to collaborate with the Department of Education and school administrators to create short-term and long-term plans to raise performance. The bill, sponsored by State Reps. Bryan…
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