Posts Tagged ‘Special Session’
Two Family Court Judges Confirmed by DE State Senate
The Delaware State Senate met in special session this afternoon to consider judicial nominations made by Governor John Carney. The Senate voted to confirm the reappointment of Judge Peter B.…
Read MoreDel. Constitutional Amendment To End June 30th All-Nighter Moves Forward
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Delaware’s annual tradition of meeting at all hours of the night on the final day of the General Assembly session is a step closer to becoming a part of First…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners Special Session Tuesday on Draft Policy for Outdoor Dining
Rehoboth Commissioners will meet in Special Session Tuesday at 9am. The purpose is to introduce a draft policy permitting restaurant use of outdoor dining areas on public space when certain…
Read MorePetition Drive Underway For Md. Lawmakers To Take Up Crime Measures
Questions Arise About Public Comment Ahead Of Md. Special Session On Redistricting
Marylanders have the opportunity to testify during a General Assembly special session next week, but one group says the process of submitting comment is not very inviting. Governor Larry Hogan…
Read MoreDel. Senate Goes Back To Session Tue. – Here’s Why
The Delaware State Senate is set to reconvene next Tuesday to consider a House Concurrent Resolution (HCR42). The House voted along party lines Monday to pass the measure, which seeks…
Read MoreDel. Redistricting Heads Down The Home Stretch
The complicated task of redrawing legislative districts every ten years following the U.S. Census is nearing its close in Delaware. The State Senate and the State House are meeting today…
Read MoreDel. House Releases Legislative District Maps, With A Few Changes
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Final maps of 41 Delaware House of Representative districts have been released, days before the General Assembly meets in a special redistricting session to vote on House and Senate district…
Read MoreDel. Redistricting Hearings This Week; Some Concern About New Maps
Proposed new legislative districts are drawing some concern, as hearings on new maps of House and Senate districts are about to begin this week. State Representative Bryan Shupe, R-Milford has…
Read MoreDel. House District Maps Released
Update: Del. State Senate Confirms 9 Nominations From Gov. Carney
Update: The State Senate confirmed nine of Governor John Carney’s nominees to judgeships, boards and commissions Wednesday afternoon. Carney said he appreciates the Senate’s careful consideration, and is confident each…
Read MoreDel. 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 MoreWorcester Co. Examines Pandemic Impact On Public Safety
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The Worcester County Commissioners have scheduled a special session this afternoon (Wednesday) to learn from some first responders who have served on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Representatives…
Read MoreUPDATED: All Judicial Nominations Approved in DE State Senate Special Session
UPDATED – 6:15pm – All nominees for judicial seats were approved in special session by the Delaware State Senate this afternoon. JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS APPOINT: The…
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