Posts Tagged ‘speaker of the house’
Governor Recognizes Rep. Schwartzkopf for His Years of Public Service
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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.…
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,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pete Schwartzkopf Steps Down as House Speaker
VIDEO: 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…
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…
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…
Read MoreDelaware’s 150th Legislative Session Underway
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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…
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