Posts Tagged ‘Senate President pro tem David Sokola’
Senate Releases Updated Maps; Slaughter Beach Back In District 18
Monday evening, the Delaware State Senate released final, revised maps of legislative districts based on the US Census, making them available in advance of the General Assembly’s special session devoted…
Read MoreHouse, Senate Democratic Leaders Call For Indicted Auditor McGuiness To Take Leave Of Absence
Del. 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 them to unionize.…
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…
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 process that led…
Read MoreUpdate | Quick Action Promised On Del. Gun Bills
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Update: The Delaware State Senate is scheduled to take action today on bills that would require a permit to purchase a handgun and limit high-capacity magazines.The measures were debated during…
Read More2 Del. Bills Touted As Gun Safety
Two bills were introduced in the Delaware State Senate Thursday that the sponsors said would “promote responsible gun ownership” and “reduce the firepower capability of deadly weapons.” Senate Bill 3…
Read MoreDel. Lawmakers To Continue With Virtual Sessions
Del. Special Sessions Planned To Deal With Redistricting
The Delaware General Assembly will hold several special session days in the fall to deal with redistricting, which happens every ten years after the U.S. Census. House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf,…
Read More151st Del. General Assembly Begins
The 151st Delaware General Assembly is underway. New and re-elected lawmakers were sworn in virtually Tuesday. History was made in the State Senate. Sarah McBride (D- Wilmington) became the first…
Read MoreDC Riot Prompts Concerns About Protection At State Capitols
Delaware legislative leaders said Thursday that with the start of the new legislative session just days away, they are reviewing security protocols with Capitol Police and the Office of Safety…
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