Posts Tagged ‘Representative Tim Dukes’
Trap Pond State Park’s Jason Beach Receives Historical Designation
Jason Beach has been dedicated as a historic site at Trap Pond State Park.The area became a recreation destination for the Black community in the mid-1900s, and a beach was named after Dr. William Jason, the second and longest-serving president of Delaware State University. After the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Jason Beach was no longer…
Read More“Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” Introduced in Del. General Assembly
The “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” is the name given to a bill in the Delaware General Assembly. If passed, it would “generally require that a student athlete compete on teams or in sports associated with their biological sex, as determined at or near birth, and based on a person’s birth certificate.” “I was alarmed…
Read MoreGOP Lawmakers React To Gov. Carney’s Address
A few compliments, but also some concerns and criticisms, came Governor John Carney’s way Thursday as Republican legislative leaders reacted to his State of the State Address. State Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker, R-Ocean View, pointed out that he heard nothing mentioned about what would be done to help students make up for lost learning…
Read MoreDemocratic Leaders Respond To GOP Calls To Reopen Legislative Hall
Leaders of the Republican caucuses in the Delaware House of Representatives and State Senate Wednesday pressed for the resumption of in-person meetings at Legislative Hall, which has been closed to the public for a year. Democratic leaders, in their responses, said they will reopen when it’s safe and science will guide the decision. A Senate…
Read MoreGOP Lawmakers React To Carney Budget
“The devil is in the details.” State Senate Minority Whip Brian Pettyjohn, R- Georgetown, summarized the work ahead for lawmakers as the Joint Finance Committee prepares to examine Governor John Carney’s $4.7-billion dollar budget proposal for the fiscal year that begins July 1st. Pettyjohn said he was glad to see that Carney would continue with…
Read MoreLegislative Caucuses Vote On Leaderships
The Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus, which will have two new members for the 151st General Assembly, votes in a new leadership team. Senator David Sokola of Newark will serve as Senate President Pro Tem. Senator Bryan Townsend of Newark becomes Senate Majority Leader, and Senator Elizabeth Lockman of Wilmington is the new Majority Whip.…
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