Legislative Update
Daily during Morning Edition & All Things Considered (during General Assembly session)
Delaware Public Media Political Reporters cover the state's General Assembly each and every day lawmakers are in session. You can hear in-depth reports on what's happening at Legislative Hall during both Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
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There’s new state laws on consent in education and in health care.Gov. John Carney signed two pieces of legislation dealing with the issue of consent… -
Kids in Delaware could soon get fewer sugary drinks when eating out.State Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown’s (D-New Castle) bill would require restaurants to make… -
State lawmakers sent Gov. John Carney 11 pieces of legislation revamping the criminal justice system this year.Carney already signed two of the bills. The… -
A bill designed to make it easier and more efficient for Delaware’s Division of Child Support Services to collect child support payments is now law. House… -
Delaware’s longest-serving state senator said he won’t run again in 2020.Harris McDowell announced his decision to retire next year just before this… -
Lawmakers put the final touches on the state’s 2020 budget bills, passing the capital spending Bond Bill and Grant-in-Aid package during the 2019… -
Funding for Delaware’s capital projects is one step closer to the governor’s desk.The Fiscal Year 2020 Bond Bill totals $863 million, a more than $40…
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The General Assembly is sending more criminal justice legislation to Gov. John Carney.House lawmakers passed two bills Wednesday making it easier for…
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The Delaware Department of Correction has a new commissioner.The state Senate confirmed Claire DeMatteis as DOC Commissioner Wednesday. She has been… -
The first piece of Delaware’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget puzzle is in place.Gov. John Carney (D) signed the $4.45 billion operating budget Tuesday shortly…
