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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. 

Opioid impact fee legislation heads to Gov. Carney

By • May 16, 2019

A bill creating an opioid impact fee on drug manufacturers cleared its final legislative hurdle Thursday.

Lawmakers to hash out legalizing pot again

By • May 16, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Legalizing recreational marijuana is back before members of the Delaware House.


Legislation decriminalizing underage drinking advances to state Senate floor

By • May 15, 2019
Delaware Public Media

A bill released from a state Senate committee Wednesday would make underage drinking a civil offense.


Expansion of low income dental services takes first legislative step

By • May 15, 2019
Katie Peikes / Delaware Public Media

A bill expanding access to dental services for low-income adults on Medicaid sailed through a Senate committee Wednesday.

State Sen. McBride responds to criticism he broke gun bill promise

By • May 14, 2019

Senate President Pro Tem David McBride (D-Hawk's Nest) is defending himself against critics claiming he reneged on a promise to allow a floor vote on all gun control bills.

State Rep. Postles introduces parental rights state Constitutional Amendment

By • May 12, 2019
Tom Byrne / Delaware Public Media

Legislation is being introduced to enshrine parental rights in Delaware’s Constitution.


Gov. Carney weighs in on legislation bypassing school referendum process

By • May 10, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Lawmakers are considering legislation to give school boards more autonomy to raise tax rates after another series of failed referendums statewide. Gov. John Carney is weighing in on legislation that would allow school districts to increase taxes for operating expenses without a referendum.


Delaware Senate passes bill creating attorney fund for mobile home residents

By • May 9, 2019

The First State could soon allow mobile home owners to pool their money to hire legal representation.

Legislation creating a legal fund for those residents cleared the State Senate Thursday.


Senate gun control bills get public airing in committee hearing

By • May 8, 2019
Sarah Mueller

Delawareans weighed in on controversial gun control measures during a Senate committee Wednesday.


Amendment to bill banning assault style weapons allows exemptions

By • May 7, 2019
Sarah Mueller

An amendment to legislation banning assault style weapons could affect its prospects of passing this session.

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