Posts Tagged ‘speaker of the house’
Governor Recognizes Rep. Schwartzkopf for His Years of Public Service
It was kept a secret, but Delaware Gov. John Carney also recognized Rep. Peter Schwartzkopf during The Starboard event for his public service, presenting him with this certificate last Friday. “One of the special things that governors get to do in our state is to present a special award to Delawareans who made an incredible…
Read MoreFormer State Lawmaker and longtime Delaware Tech President Orlando J. “Lonnie” George Jr. Passes Away at 78
Longtime Delaware Tech President, Orlando J. George, Jr., of Wilmington passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on May 27th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Orlando, affectionately known as Lonnie, was born in Wilmington DE to the late Orlando, Sr. and Lena Ficca George. All four…
Read MoreUPDATED: 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 MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 5/4/2019
WATCH: A toll hike on the Delaware Memorial Bridge, A serious fire damages Mill Pond Village Apartments in Salisbury, Plus the historic election of a new Speaker of the House in Maryland. Join us for a look back at the week’s top stories across Delmarva!
Read MoreAdrienne Jones Elected Maryland’s Next House Speaker
Delegate Adrienne Jones has won the special election for Speaker of the House of Delegates, making her the first woman and first African-American to hold the position. Jones had previously dropped out of the Speaker race, making it a two-way race between Delegate Maggie McIntosh of Baltimore City and Delegate Dereck Davis of Prince George’s…
Read MoreOn Final Day of Legislative Session, Lawmakers Mourn the Passing of Speaker Michael Busch
In a joint session of the Maryland Legislature, lawmakers mourned the loss of their colleague, Delegate Michael Busch of Anne Arundel County, who had served as the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates since 2003. Busch passed away Sunday following health complications emanating from a liver surgery in 2017. He was diagnosed with pneumonia…
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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