Posts Tagged ‘Representative Krista Griffith’
Vote-by-Mail Legislation Gets Final Approval in Del. General Assembly
Delawareans will be able to vote by mail, if they choose to do so and request a ballot, under legislation that’s been given final approval by the Delaware General Assembly (Senate Bill 320).Voters would send back the application, either online or by mail, and would receive a ballot that could be mailed, deposited in a…
Read MoreDoes Del. Bill Intend To Usurp Parental Oversight?
Delaware House Republicans are stepping up their opposition to a measure they say would usurp parental oversight over sensitive matters regarding their children, such as abortion or gender identity.House Bill 400, sponsored by Democratic Representative Krista Griffith, D-Wilmington area would allow dependents to receive health care services without the knowledge of the policy-holder. Griffith has…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Seeks To Better Protect Students From Sexual Predators
New Delaware legislation seeks to better protect school students from sexual predators.The measure is an expansion of an existing law that requires all publicly funded schools to train employees and educate students about personal safety, sexual abuse, an dhow to maintain appropriate interactions between children and volunteers. “Our communities rightfully expect the schools of this…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Would Ensure Health Insurance For All Children, Sponsors Say
All children in Delaware would be ensured of health insurance coverage under legislation introduced Tuesday as the Cover All Delaware Children Act. Sponsors of the bill said the Department of Health and Social Services would be directed to develop and operate a medical coverage program for children who are nototherwise covered, including children who are…
Read MoreDel. Offers Tuition Waiver Program For Foster Students
Young people who age out of foster care may qualify for a tuition waiver at Delaware public universities and colleges. Governor John Carney signed legislation Thursday (House Bill 123) to create the program, which also waives room and board costs for students in foster care who pursue higher education at the University of Delaware, Delaware…
Read MoreDel. Bill Looks To Reduce Domestic Violence Involving Guns
Legislation that has the goal of reducing domestic violence incidents involving a firearm has passed in the Delaware State House of Representatives. The measure would prohibit a person who is the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant or an active indictment related to felony or misdemeanor domestic violence from purchasing a firearm. The person would…
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