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Rep. Heffernan Announces Retirement from the General Assembly

DOVER – On Thursday, Rep. Debra Heffernan announced that she will retire from the House of Representatives at the end of her term this fall. First elected in 2010, Rep. Heffernan represents the 6th Representative District.  Below is a statement from […]

House Committee Advances Minor-Brown Bill to Increase and Update Tobacco Taxes in Delaware

DOVER – In an effort to reduce youth tobacco use, improve public health, align with neighboring states, and generate revenue to help offset the $532 million annual cost of tobacco-related healthcare in our state, today the House Administration Committee voted to advance legislation that […]

House Passes Legislation Limiting State Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement

DOVER – On Thursday, the House passed legislation aimed at limiting immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations such as schools and places of worship.  HS 2 for HB 94, sponsored by Rep. Sean Lynn, Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris, and Sen. […]

Rep Gorman Bills Would Increase Protections for Delawareans During Period of Increased Immigration Operations Nationwide

DOVER – Lawmakers introduced a trio of bills on Thursday aimed at further protecting Delawareans’ civil liberties as well as the safety and public trust of local law enforcement officers amid a surge of federal law enforcement presence in states. […]