Press Release

House Passes $15 Minimum Wage, Ready for Governor’s Signature

DOVER – The House voted Thursday to raise Delaware’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, fulfilling a key priority of this year’s legislative session and fostering a more prosperous future for thousands of working families statewide. Under Senate Bill 15, […]

House Clears Full Funding for Youngest Students with Special Needs

DOVER – The House passed long-awaited legislation Thursday that will mandate dedicated funding for critical educational interventions and services provided to students with special needs beginning when they enroll in kindergarten. House Bill 86 would extend state funding for basic […]

House Passed Use-of-Force Bill, Sets Objective Law Enforcement Standards

DOVER – The Delaware House took another critical step Tuesday toward ensuring law enforcement officers are held accountable when they violate the public trust. Sponsored by Sen. Marie Pinkney and Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker, Senate Bill 147 would create the […]

Bill Provides Vital Assistance for College Students in Housing Crisis

DOVER – Recognizing the reality that thousands of Delaware college students struggle with housing insecurity, lawmakers have filed legislation to help undergraduate college and university students experiencing homelessness.  Surveys have found that 10% of University Delaware students and 13% of […]