Press Release

Marijuana Legalization, Regulation Bills Delivered to Governor

DOVER – Two measures that would legalize and regulate recreational marijuana for adult users were delivered to Governor John Carney this week. Collectively, Rep. Ed Osienski’s House Bills 1 and 2 comprise the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, with HB 1 legalizing possession of […]

Williams Bill Would Address Forfeiture Law Deficiencies

DOVER –Rep. Kim Williams has introduced House Bill 115 to address the deficiencies plaguing Delaware’s civil asset forfeiture laws. “A person is innocent until proven guilty,” said Rep. Williams, D-Prices Corner. “The current civil asset forfeiture system doesn’t reflect that notion. The system runs counter […]

House Passes Bill to Provide Tax Relief to Working-Class Families

DOVER – The House overwhelmingly passed a measure Tuesday that would provide tax relief to tens of thousands of working-class Delaware families by increasing the standard deduction on state taxes and boosting the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit. Sponsored by […]

Minor-Brown Bill Would Require Insurance Coverage for Reproductive Care

DOVER – Lawmakers filed a bill Friday that would increase access to reproductive care by requiring insurance carriers to provide coverage for abortion-related services. Sponsored by House Majority Whip Melissa Minor-Brown, House Bill 110 would require all health benefit plans […]