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Minor-Brown Bill Would 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, lawmakers introduced new legislation on Friday […]

Lambert Pollution Accountability Act Would Increase Penalties for Pollution Violations

DOVER – In response to long-standing concerns from overburdened communities, lawmakers introduced new legislation on Thursday that would strengthen penalties and enforcement for commercial polluters in Delaware. Sponsored by Rep. Larry Lambert, House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, and Sen.  Nicole Poore, House Bill 210, also […]

House and Senate Democratic Leadership Issue Statement on Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

DOVER — Following this week’s budget markup hearings of the Joint Finance Committee, House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, House Majority Whip Ed Osienski, and Senate Majority Whip […]

Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs Rep. Kim Williams and Sen. Trey Paradee Issue Statement on FY 2026 State Budget 

DOVER – Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs Rep. Kim Williams and Sen. Trey Paradee issued the following statement Tuesday at the conclusion of the committee’s budget markup process – the period when lawmakers review the governor’s recommended budget and vote on […]