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House Passes Bill Making Juneteenth State Holiday

DOVER – The House unanimously passed legislation Thursday recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday, recognizing the official end of slavery in America. Juneteenth commemorates when the last enslaved African Americans in the United States were emancipated, on June 19, 1865, […]

House Passes Operating Budget Bills, Boosting Support for State Workers, Public Education and Health Care Providers

DOVER – The House Wednesday passed the state’s annual state operating budget legislation, which solidifies Delaware’s commitment to state workers and retirees and makes a slew of new investments in public schools, higher education and health care services. The budget […]

House Passes Bill Ending Use of Plastic Carryout Bags in Delaware Stores

DOVER – Continuing their efforts to reduce the prevalence of single-use plastic bags, House lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that would expand Delaware’s landmark 2019 plastic bag law and effectively end the use of plastic carryout bags in Delaware stores. […]

House Passes Legislation to Make Higher Education More Affordable for Delawareans

DOVER- On Tuesday, the House passed two bills aimed at making workforce training and post-secondary education more affordable for Delaware residents.  Senate Bill 12, sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and Sen. Nicole Poore, would expand Delaware’s landmark Student […]