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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. 

Legislation giving Del Tech bonding authority moves to Senate vote

By • Mar 20, 2019
Milton Pratt / Delaware Public Media

Legislation allowing Delaware Tech to finance capital projects appears to have new life.

Legislation raising age to purchase tobacco products passes Delaware Senate

By • Mar 19, 2019
Sarah Mueller / Delaware Public Media

The Delaware Senate approved legislation raising the age to purchase tobacco products.


Delaware's revenue estimate for FY 2020 continues to climb

By • Mar 18, 2019
Delaware Public Media

State lawmakers have a bit more money to factor into the budget making process, based on March revenue estimates.


Bill adding Delaware to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact goes to Gov. Carney

By • Mar 14, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Gov. John Carney is expected to sign legislation adding Delaware to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact after it passed the House yesterday Thursday.

Delaware lawmakers introduce 19 bills to overhaul criminal justice system

By • Mar 14, 2019
Sarah Mueller / Delaware Public Media

Delaware lawmakers are offering an ambitious plan to revamp the state’s criminal justice system.


Legislation could make Delaware the first state to charge drug makers impact fee

By • Mar 13, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Drug manufacturers may have to start paying a fee for opioids dispensed in Delaware.


Legislation changing firearm storage law draws some opposition

By • Mar 8, 2019

Gun rights advocates oppose legislation revising the law on storage requirements for firearms.


Nat'l popular vote legislation passes Delaware Senate

By • Mar 7, 2019

Legislation that would give Delaware’s electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote easily passed the state Senate Thursday.


Abortion bills heard in Delaware Senate committee

By • Mar 6, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Controversial pieces of legislation limiting access to abortions were heard Wednesday in a state Senate committee.

Bill binding Delaware's electoral votes to nat'l popular vote creates controversy

By • Mar 6, 2019

A proposal to award Delaware’s electoral votes to the national popular vote winner is proving controversial.


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