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House Passes Ross Levin Bill to Require Pay Transparency in Delaware

DOVER– On Tuesday, the House passed legislation that aims to address wage disparities and advance pay equity in Delaware. Sponsored by Rep. Melanie Ross Levin and Sen. Laura Sturgeon, House Substitute 2 for House Bill 105 would require Delaware-based employers […]

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 Passes Johnson Bill Revamping Police Oversight Commission, Establish Review Boards

Following on efforts last week to revamp how police officer disciplinary cases are handed, the House unanimously passed a measure Thursday that would empower members of the public impacted by the criminal justice system by providing them with a role […]

House Amends, Passes Bill to Limit Polystyrene Containers and Single-Use Plastics Throughout State

DOVER – The House amended and passed a bill Thursday that would limit the use of polystyrene containers and many single-use plastics at food establishments throughout the state.  Sponsored by Sen. Trey Paradee and Rep. Paul Baumbach, Senate Bill 51 would bar restaurants from serving […]