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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Probation and parole officers are getting raises after a two-year fight.Gov. John Carney’s administration has reached a four-year collective bargaining…
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Legislation allowing physician-assisted suicide is being introduced again this year in the Delaware House.The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Paul Baumbach,…
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Delaware could join California, New York and Hawaii in implementing a statewide ban on plastic bags.State Rep. Gerald Brady (D-Wilmington) is sponsoring…
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Republican state lawmakers are pushing a slate of bills they say will improve government operations.Of the eight bills, five are new proposals and three…
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Delaware is the 12th state to raise the age to buy tobacco products.Gov. John Carney (D) signed legislation Wednesday raising the legal age to buy…
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An amendment to a controversial gun measure is dividing Delaware Democratic lawmakers ahead of a key vote.If State Rep. Sean Lynn’s (D-Dover North) gun…
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Delaware is joining a growing number of states that could dump the shift between Standard and Daylight Saving Time.Senate President Pro Tem David McBride…
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Delaware’s Healthcare Association is speaking out in support of legislation aiming to reduce extended hospital stays.The Medical Guardianship Resolution…
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A newly-introduced bill would require Delawareans to get a permit to purchase firearms.State Sen. Laura Sturgeon’s (D-Brandywine West) legislation creates…
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Legislation instituting early voting in Delaware and giving Delaware Tech help with deferred maintenance is on its way to Gov. John Carney.The Delaware…