Author: shannonkeith

Subminimum Wage to Be Phased Out

The Delaware General Assembly passed House Bill 122 in June 2021, with the goal of guaranteeing fair and equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Known as the Jamie Wolfe Employment Act – in tribute to the tireless advocate for […]

House Passes Phillips Bill Offering Rebates for Electric Vehicles

DOVER – The House passed legislation Tuesday that would codify an existing rebate program for electric vehicles, part of an ambitious effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve a goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Sponsored by Rep. […]

House Passes Longhurst, Poore Bill to Fund Suicide Hotline, Related Services

DOVER- Today the Delaware House passed a bill that would enhance the funding source for the state’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to improve its continuum of care and enable more residents to receive necessary and needed behavioral health care.  In […]

Rep. Wilson-Anton Constitutional Green Amendment Released from Committee

DOVER – Legislation that would enshrine residents’ right to a clean and healthy environment in the Delaware Constitution cleared a House committee Wednesday. Sponsored by Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, House Bill 220 recognizes the importance of protecting Delaware’s natural resources and […]