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House Passes Operating Budget Bills, Boosting Support for State Workers, Public Education and Health Care Providers

DOVER – The House Wednesday passed the state’s annual state operating budget legislation, which solidifies Delaware’s commitment to state workers and retirees and makes a slew of new investments in public schools, higher education and health care services. The budget […]

House Passes Bill Ending Use of Plastic Carryout Bags in Delaware Stores

DOVER – Continuing their efforts to reduce the prevalence of single-use plastic bags, House lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that would expand Delaware’s landmark 2019 plastic bag law and effectively end the use of plastic carryout bags in Delaware stores. […]

House Passes Legislation to Make Higher Education More Affordable for Delawareans

DOVER- On Tuesday, the House passed two bills aimed at making workforce training and post-secondary education more affordable for Delaware residents.  Senate Bill 12, sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and Sen. Nicole Poore, would expand Delaware’s landmark Student […]

House Passes Criminal Justice Measures to Increase Transparency, Protect Minors

DOVER – House lawmakers passed a trio of bills Tuesday that would continue ongoing efforts to revamp Delaware’s criminal justice system by increasing transparency, publicizing information about law enforcement complaints and protecting minors from being publicly stigmatized. Two of the […]