Press Release

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 […]

House Passes Bill Revamping Law Enforcement Bill of Rights

DOVER – The House overwhelmingly passed a measure Thursday that would make the first substantive revisions to Delaware’s Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights in decades and revamp how officer disciplinary cases are handled and publicly disclosed. Sponsored by House Majority […]

House Passes Harris Bill Establishing Standards for Recovery Homes

DOVER – Lawmakers passed a bill Thursday that would establish standards for recovery houses to become certified. The certification would carry additional privileges for such homes and enable individuals in recovery and loved ones assisting them find safe and reliable […]

House Passes $5.6 Billion Operating Budget for Fiscal 2024

DOVER – The House passed a $5.6 billion operating budget for fiscal 2024 on Thursday, approving a spending plan that provides a meaningful raise for state workers, and invests in families throughout the state, schools, healthcare workers, firefighters, educators and […]