Press Release

House Passes Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget

DOVER -On Thursday, the House unanimously approved a $1.1 billion capital budget that will fund investments in roadway enhancements, school construction, state building renovations, economic development initiatives, and various projects to protect Delaware’s natural resources. House Bill 475, known as […]

Speaker Longhurst Statement on Veto Override of House Bill 282

DOVER – House Speaker Valerie Longhurst issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the Delaware House of Representatives vote to override Governor John Carney’s veto of House Bill 282. Sponsored by Rep. Paul Baumbach, HB 282 would revise the membership, structure, […]

House Passes Osienski to Create Path for Medical Marijuana Compassion Centers to Enter Recreational Market

DOVER- Existing medical marijuana compassion centers would have the opportunity to enter the recreational-use market under legislation the House passed on Tuesday. Sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski and Sen. Trey Paradee, House Bill 408 would create a pathway for medical […]

House Passes Phillips Bill to Expand Protections for Delaware’s Unhoused Population

DOVER – Delawareans experiencing homelessness would receive increased protection from discrimination under two bills passed by the House on Thursday. Sponsored by Rep. Sophie Phillips and Sen. Kyra Hoffner, House Bill 439 and HB 440 would add housing status as […]