Posts Tagged ‘State Senator Marie Pinkney’
Delaware Lawmakers File Bill to Improve Maternal Care After Early Discharges
To improve maternal safety and continuity of care, Delaware lawmakers filed a bill mandating discharge plans for laboring patients sent home before giving birth. Sponsored by State Senator Marie Pinkney and House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Senate Bill 301 would require hospitals to provide aftercare instructions, assess travel time and distance, confirm reliable transportation, and identify…
Read More2-Day Virtual Hearing Addresses State Of Corrections In Delaware
A virtual summit on the State of Corrections in Delaware has begun. The two-day virtual event features nationally-known speakers, roundtable discussions and community listening sessions. Topics include physical and mental wellness of incarcerated individuals, juvenile justice, the experiences of correctional staff. and Delaware’s re-entry programs, among other issues. The sessions continue Wednesday between 10 a.m.…
Read MoreDel. Legislative Women’s Caucus Hopes To Address Gender Disparities In Several Areas
Making Delaware a better place for women to live, work and raise a family is the goal of the Delaware Legislative Women’s Caucus. The caucus will be co-chaired by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear and Senator Marie Pinkney, D-New Castle. 鈥淒uring my time in the Legislature, I鈥檝e been fortunate to work alongside so many…
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