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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. 

State ERA Amendment now part of Delaware Constitution

By • Jan 16, 2019
Sarah Mueller / Delaware Public Media

Delaware now has a state Equal Rights Amendment. The 16-word amendment bars discrimination based on sex.


DHSS recommends Delaware collect data on preschool expulsions

By • Jan 14, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Recent national data shows high rates of preschool students being suspended or expelled. It’s also an issue in the First State.


State ERA passes House, heads to Senate for final vote

By • Jan 10, 2019
Sarah Mueller

A state Equal Rights Amendment is just one step away from passage.


State Senate plans early night for end of session this year

By • Jan 9, 2019
Sarah Mueller / Delaware Public Media

The last day of the General Assembly this year could end sooner than it has in the past.

For decades, state lawmakers have often worked into the wee hours of July 1st passing the budget bills and holding last minute votes on others.

Delaware lawmakers unlikely to demand property value reassessments

By • Jan 9, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Delaware could move to reassess property values statewide this year. But it’s more likely to be through a court order than political will.


Delaware House ethics rules remain unchanged despite criticism

By • Jan 8, 2019
Tom Byrne / Delaware Public Media

The Delaware House made no changes to its ethics rules Tuesday as a new session started.


New members of General Assembly make history

By • Jan 8, 2019
Sarah Mueller

Legislative Hall in Dover was packed Tuesday as 17 new members were sworn into the General Assembly.

The House welcomed eight Democrats and four Republicans. The Senate added five new faces, four Democrats and one Republican.

Legislation planned to teach consent in First State schools

By • Jan 7, 2019

The definition of consent could soon be taught in First State schools.

State Sen. Nicole Poore (D-New Castle) is planning to sponsor a bill that would add teaching consent to health class curriculum starting in the seventh grade.

New legislation introduced aiming to limit prescription drug prices

By • Jan 5, 2019
Tom Byrne / Delaware Public Media

New legislation aimed at reducing prescription drug prices is being filed in the Delaware House.


State lawmakers dismiss ethics concerns raised by open government advocates

By • Jan 3, 2019

A former state lawmaker’s new business venture is raising ethical questions about legislators’ conflicts of interest.


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