Regulation Advocates Mock Concerns Over Banning Gasoline, Diesel Cars & Trucks

OPINION: By State Rep. Danny Short A recent column by the director of the Delaware Chapter of the Sierra Club supported the Carney Administration’s initiative to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, trucks, and SUVs. The piece was a skillful weave of facts, misrepresentations, and omissions that framed the pending regulations merely […]

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One bill increases the number of sick days teachers and other school employees can take each year for personal reasons.

Bills that would expand the reasons and days for teachers to take days off from work divided legislators and public commenters in the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 60, sponsored by Sen. Laura Sturgeon, D-Hockessin, who is chair of the committee, would give teachers and other school employees the same protection to be absent without […]

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A smooth day for Delaware’s senators Thursday…

It was a day of unanimous votes for the Delaware Senate last Thursday, with 14 of the 15 items passed without any ‘no’ votes. Sen. Darius Brown, D-Wilmington, was the only legislator to vote against House Substitute 1 for House Bill 34, a law that would require school boards from district and charter schools to hold […]

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The Second Floor – Higher Education is now Higher Income Video

In case you missed it, Senator Lawson joined our caucus’s podcast, The Second Floor, to discuss issues within both K-12 and higher education. The full video can be found here: https://youtu.be/8nTOW5Wve18 “I joined our caucus’s podcast, The Second Floor, to discuss issues within both K-12 and higher education.” 411 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE 19901 302-744-4237 […]

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43 to compete for 23 school board seats in May 9 election.

The list of school board candidates for the May 9 election has been finalized after delays caused by new background check regulations.  43 candidates will run for 23 vacancies across 16 school districts. Sussex County Cape Henlopen School District (1 open seat) Delmar School District (1 open seat) Indian River School District (2 open seats) […]

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DNREC Section 40101(d) Committee

DNREC Section 40101(d) CommitteeMonday, March 27, 202312:30 AM to 1:30 PMMeeting via Microsoft Teams AgendaOpening remarksDiscuss public comments received.Discuss submission status.Adjourn Public Meeting Calendar: State of Delaware Division of Climate, Coastal, & EnergyDNREC Section 40101(d) CommitteeMar 27, 2023 12:30 PM MEETING DESCRIPTION The purpose of this meeting is for the committee to acknowledge and discuss public comments […]

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SEBC – Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee Meeting

State Employee Benefits CommitteeSEBC – Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee MeetingMar 27, 2023 10:00 AM To advise the SEBC on retiree healthcare benefits. Attention: The virtual meeting platform will be conducted via Zoom. VIRTUAL MEETING INFORMATION Join from PC Passcode: SEBC, Or join by phone (Press 6* to unmute or *9 to raise hand): US: […]

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Delaware State Police 100th Anniversary Celebration

The Delaware State Police are continuing their 100th Anniversary Celebration with a Centennial Tribute. The ceremony will occur on April 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. on the Legislative Mall located at 411 Legislative Avenue in Dover. There will be elected officials in attendance who will speak and help commemorate the DSP’s 100 years of service […]

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Have you seen him? Well, he’s been all around town!! Where you ask?

We had a packed house this morning at Cafe on the Circle for my constituent coffee. Thank you to everyone who attended and for the great conversations! Last Tuesday, I visited Sussex Academy and met with students in the Youth in Government program. Thank you for having me and I greatly enjoyed our engaging conversations! […]

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EV Town Hall in Sussex Recording

Great start to the EV Mandate Meetings. Packed house in Sussex County! If you haven’t registered yet for your county, please go to : www.noevmandate.com – March 23rd: Brandywine Hundred Firehall, Bellefonte/North Wilmington – March 28th: 160 Peoples Plaza, Newark/Glasgow – March 29th: Camden-Wyoming Firehall, Kent County – March 30th: Chambers Memorial Hall/Millcreek Firehall, Newark/South […]

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