Dave Lawson

State senators have released the first drafts of new district maps today.In Delaware, state lawmakers are responsible for drawing the maps that split the…

Delaware students will now learn much more Black history in public schools. The Black history education bill cleared its final legislative hurdle,…

Senate Republicans are complaining about how two gun safety bills passed in that chamber Thursday were handled.The bills that would create a permit to…

One of the state’s largest departments began its multi-day budget hearing Tuesday. Department of Health and Social Services secretary Molly Magarik parsed…

Democrats in the First State hope to attract more Sussex County votes in 2020. Democrats are looking to build on the gains they made in last year’s…

Gun control advocates and gun supporters are expected to descend on Legislative Hall in Dover Wednesday.They’re expected to show up to make their voices…

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services wants additional money for addiction treatment beds in next year’s budget.Gov. John Carney’s…

Delaware State University is asking budget-writing lawmakers for a sizable boost in funding for Fiscal Year 2020.Gov. John Carney recommends giving DSU…

The University of Delaware is seeking state funding to allow some First State students to attend for free.UD President Dennis Assanis wants to eliminate…

February’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) budget hearings give many state lawmakers a break from politics. That might help ease strains already seen in the…