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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. 

Healthy drinks mandate for kids meals heads to Gov. Carney

By • Jul 7, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Kids in Delaware could soon get fewer sugary drinks when eating out.


State lawmakers send 11 criminal justice bills to Gov. Carney this year

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

State lawmakers sent Gov. John Carney 11 pieces of legislation revamping the criminal justice system this year.


New law seeks to improve payment of child support

By Rachel Sawicki • Jul 1, 2019
Delaware Public Media

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.

 

 

State Sen. Harris McDowell announces retirement

By • Jul 1, 2019
Sarah Mueller / Delaware Public Media

Delaware’s longest-serving state senator said he won’t run again in 2020.


General Assembly puts final budget pieces in place, ends session with little drama

By • Jul 1, 2019
Delaware Public Media

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 session’s final day.

Delaware Senate passes Fiscal Year 2020 Bond Bill

By • Jun 27, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Funding for Delaware’s capital projects is one step closer to the governor’s desk.


Two more criminal justice bills go to Gov. Carney

By • Jun 26, 2019
Tom Byrne / Delaware Public Media

The General Assembly is sending more criminal justice legislation to Gov. John Carney.


Claire DeMatteis confirmed as Delaware DOC Commissioner

By • Jun 26, 2019
Sarah Mueller / Delaware Public Media

The Delaware Department of Correction has a new commissioner.

Gov. Carney signs state's FY 2020 operating budget

By • Jun 25, 2019
Sarah Mueller / Delaware Public Media

The first piece of Delaware’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget puzzle is in place.


Legislation creating wrongful conviction fund clears House committee

By • Jun 24, 2019
Sarah Mueller

Legislation seeking to create a compensation fund for people the state has wrongfully convicted was voted out of committee last week.


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