March 30th, 2021
NOTE: The House will be in session two days this week – TODAY (March 30th) and Thursday (April 1st), starting at 3:00 p.m. […]
Representative Dukes calls on the Governor to allow more students on school buses following new CDC guidance related to physical distancing
March 30th, 2021
Tim calls on the Governor to allow more than 23 students on school buses in light of new CDC guidance related to physical distancing The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Friday released updated guidance on the physical distance permitted between students in a classroom setting, reducing the space from six feet to […]
Week 6 Wrap-Up With Brian Pettyjohn
March 30th, 2021
It is our goal as a caucus to keep you as informed as possible while the General Assembly is in session. Click here to view your week 6 update. For more information about the legislation discussed this week, please visit Legis.Delaware.gov. […]
Governor Carney Updates Outdoor Gathering Limits and Capacity Restrictions in Outdoor Venues
March 30th, 2021
Governor John Carney on Monday signed the eighth revision to the COVID-19 emergency order, increasing outdoor gathering limits and easing capacity restrictions in outdoor venues effective at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 1. The eighth revision includes the following: Outdoor gatherings in spaces with no fire occupancy restrictions are limited to 150 people, or higher with a plan approved by the Division of […]
Senate Session March 30 – April 1, 2021
March 30th, 2021
For more information about the legislation discussed this week, please visit Legis.Delaware.gov. […]
Food Bank of Delaware: Celebrating 40 Years
March 30th, 2021
On Friday, March 26th, Senator López joined his General Assembly colleagues, Rep. Ruth Briggs King and Rep. Bryan Shupe, in Milford for the Food Bank of Delaware’s 40th anniversary celebration. The Senator has been a longtime supporter and champion of the services provided statewide by the Food Bank of Delaware and was humbled to […]
Bill Seeking New, Higher Income Tax Rates Fails
March 29th, 2021
A bill seeking to impose higher income tax rates on Delaware’s high-wage earners failed to win release from the House Revenue & Finance Committee this week. Delaware currently has six income tax brackets, topping out at 6.6% on annual income exceeding $60,000. House Bill 64 sought to establish three new brackets, taxing earnings in excess of […]
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Two Controversial Gun Bills Filed in Senate
March 29th, 2021
Two controversial gun-control measures were filed yesterday (3/25) in the State Senate. Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth Lockman (D-Wilmington West), would require that Delawareans wishing to buy a handgun first obtain a “handgun qualified purchaser card.” To get the card an individual would need to be finger-printed, undergo a criminal background […]
Del. Senate Passes SB 15 to Gradually Raise Min. Wage to $15
March 29th, 2021
Employees in the first state are one step closer to making a minimum of $15 an hour. Senate Bill 15 passed the Delaware Senate Thursday, but not one senator in Sussex County voted for it. LEWES/REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Employees in the first state are one step closer to making a minimum of $15 an […]
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Senate Bill 65 in Committee Wednesday
March 23rd, 2021
Senate Bill 65, the Focus on Alternative Skills Training Program (FAST) will be heard in the Senate Labor Committee this Wednesday, March 24th, at 2:30 p.m. I am proud to sponsor this bill, which will create a program similar SEED and offer recent graduates up to $9000 towards an approved non-credit certificate. Delaware has a high demand […]
