Debra Heffernan

Subminimum Wage to Be Phased Out

The Delaware General Assembly passed House Bill 122 in June 2021, with the goal of guaranteeing fair and equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Known as the Jamie Wolfe Employment Act – in tribute to the tireless advocate for […]

House Passes Climate Solutions Act to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The House passed legislation Tuesday that would set one of the most ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in the nation for the lowest-lying state in the continental United States. Sponsored by Reps. Debra Heffernan and Sophie Phillips and Sen. Stephanie Hansen, House Bill 99 would set […]

Committee Releases Three Environmental Measures to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

DOVER – Three bills aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions – part of a larger, ambitious plan to set emission reduction targets for the next 25-plus years – cleared a key House committee Wednesday. The measures released from the House […]

Lawmakers, Advocates, Governor Unveil Environmental Measures to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

DOVER – Days after introducing ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for the next 25-plus years, lawmakers, advocates and Governor Carney announced a series of measures Tuesday that would help achieve those goals and cut emissions in Delaware. Taken together, […]