Teachers’ Compensation, Court Fines, Fees… And Bedbugs: Del. General Assembly Resumes Session

By The Talk of Delmarva News | May 4, 2022
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New Delaware legislation is designed to make the teaching profession more attractive by ensuring that compensation for public educators is competitive with other school districts in the region.The bill (SB 100) would establish the 13-member Public Education Compensation Committee. It would work with educators, school administrators, local school boards and parents to examine current rates…

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Del. Procurement Study Finds Race, Gender Disparities

By The Talk of Delmarva News | April 14, 2022
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A study ordered by the Delaware General Assembly into state procurement practices has found race-and-gender disparities.Legislative leaders said Wednesday that the MGD Consulting 2022 Disparity Study was one of the most comprehensive reviews ever conducted into state contracts. It determined that businesses owned by women received less than 3% of total state contracting dollars from…

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Del. Bill Addresses Looming Eviction Risk

By The Talk of Delmarva News | May 7, 2021
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Keeping Delawareans in their homes who are at risk of eviction is the goal of legislation introduced in the Delaware General Assembly. (SB 101) Tenants who are facing the greatest financial hardship could receive free legal counsel. Also, a diversion program would be created to resolve most landlord-tenant disputes before they go to court. 鈥淒elaware…

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