Posts Tagged ‘Transparency’
DE State Sen. Hansen Introduces Utility Oversight Bills to Curb Rising Energy Costs
Three bills sponsored by Democrat Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Debra Heffernan would enact guaGuardrdrails for Delaware’s public utility companies regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission to ensure customers are being protected against unfair, unexpected price increases. Senate Bill 59 would change the standards by which the Public Service Commission is able to determine…
Read MoreCongresswoman-elect McBride Announces Legislative Director Hire
Delaware鈥檚 Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride has announced the hire of Jacob Glasser to be her Legislative Director. McBride said in a statement that Glasser fills a critical role in her office referring to his creativity, compassion, and thoughtfulness necessary to make Congress work better for Delawareans. She adds that he joins with a wealth of expertise…
Read MoreSocial Media Platforms to Face New Transparency Requirements Under Legislation Introduced
Several Senators are looking to improve transparency of social media platforms and holding them accountable regarding their algorithms. U.S. Senator Chris Coons, one of the lawmakers introducing the legislation, says, “Social media platforms shape the information that billions of people across the globe consume every day. But right now, there is a dangerous lack of…
Read MoreState Auditor McGuiness Launches Project: Gray Fox
State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said today she is excited to announce her Project: Gray Fox website is ready for use at聽auditor.delaware.gov. 鈥淢y team and I have worked hard to establish an online resource for municipalities, counties, school districts and state agencies to securely track their American Rescue Plan Act spending so that Delawareans understand how聽these…
Read MoreDel. Auditor McGuiness Proposes Rescue Plan Spending Tracker
Local and county governments in Delaware as well as school districts will get guidance about how they can be transparent with their spending of American Rescue Plan funds. Delaware entities are receiving shares of $1.25-billion. State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said Wednesday that she is looking to help them track how these tax dollars will be…
Read MorePerdue Farms Hosts Virtual Town Hall Meetings During Coronavirus
Perdue Farms has been hosting Town Hall-style webinars at locations where they have production operations to keep the dialogue ongoing regarding the coronavirus pandemic.聽 Officials from Perdue have shared the safety measures the company has implemented to protect employees and answered questions to alleviate outstanding concerns.聽 Attendees also shared suggestions for additional safety measures the…
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