Posts Tagged ‘State Senator Nicole Poore’
What’s In The Del. FY ’23 Bond Bill?
The Fiscal Year 2023 Delaware Capital Budget, known as the Bond Bill, is making its way through the General Assembly.The House has approved a state-record capital budget of $1.4-billion. It funds school construction projects in all three counties, transportation projects and initiatives to protect Delaware’s natural resources.$90-million is contained for the Community Reinvestment and Redevelopment…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Seeks To Better Protect Students From Sexual Predators
New Delaware legislation seeks to better protect school students from sexual predators.The measure is an expansion of an existing law that requires all publicly funded schools to train employees and educate students about personal safety, sexual abuse, an dhow to maintain appropriate interactions between children and volunteers. “Our communities rightfully expect the schools of this…
Read MoreDel. State Sen. Bruce Ennis Announces Retirement
A longtime Delaware state lawmaker plans to step down at the end of his current term in November.State Senator Bruce Ennis, D-Smyrna, a lifelong Smyrna resident, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1982.He won a special State Senate election in 2007 for the seat held by the late James T. Vaughn Senior.…
Read MoreDel. Bond Bill Committee Accepts Applications For Capital Grants
Delaware community groups and local organizations are invited to take part in a formal process to apply for capital grants, under a program begun by the General Assembly’s capital budget-writing committee. The panel, also known as the Bond Bill Committee, was able to establish the Community Reinvestment Fund utilizing an influx of one-time funds that…
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