Death penalty

The Delaware General Assembly files its first set of legislation before the new year, and legalizing medical aid in dying makes a reappearance.

Following the end of the legislative session on June 30, a total of 255 bills awaited action from Gov. John Carney — 100 more than last year.

After an emotional round of debate Thursday, Senate lawmakers vote to remove capital punishment from state code.

The Delaware House clears a bill requiring firearms be placed in a locked container inside a vehicle, as well as legislation to eliminate the death penalty within state code.

Legislation to formally outlaw the death penalty in Delaware was voted out of committee on Wednesday.

The “Law Enforcement and First Responders Protection Act” would reserve the death penalty for those convicted of murdering police officers or public safety officials.

Gov. John Carney delivered his State of the State address and unveiled his budget plan for Fiscal Year 2021in January, rolling out his priorities for the…

Some state legislators are pushing to reinstate a “streamlined” version of the death penalty in Delaware. Support is mixed among state officials.…

The Chief Justice of Delaware’s Supreme Court is stepping down.Leo Strine informed Gov. John Carney of his decision to retire in a letter Monday.Strine…

Some Delaware lawmakers want to reinstate capital punishment in the First State.The bill to bring back capital punishment is similar to 2017 legislation…