Debra Heffernan

Delaware lawmakers pass the 2025 fiscal year Bond Bill, approving just over $1.1 billion for capital improvement projects across the state.

Gov. John Carney, Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, and Sen. Tom Carper were among those celebrating the renaming of the Claymont Regional Transportation Center after former State Sen. Harris McDowell.

Legislation filed in the House would allow all public schools in Delaware to hire permanent full-time substitute teachers.

The First State is a step closer to seeing stronger regulation of so-called “forever chemicals” in its drinking water. House lawmakers passed legislation…

Cleaning up water in the First State is on lawmakers’ minds this session.Delaware is close to creating trust fund to help increase spending on water infrastructure in DelawareAnd late last month, a bill was introduced looking to set specific state limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water.Contributor Jon Hurdle takes a closer look at that bill and how it compares to similar efforts elsewhere.

A bill that’s already been introduced for the upcoming General Assembly session would stop youth incarceration in adult prisons in Delaware. State law…

Legislation that would move jurisdiction for minors in the adult court system sparked intense debate last week.State Rep. Debra Heffernan’s (D-Bellefonte)…

State lawmakers could raise the state’s high school dropout age.Currently students who are 16 years old and older aren’t legally required to go to…

Delaware youth have new criminal justice protections that help them avoid having a record.Gov. John Carney signed two juvenile justice reforms this…

Legislation establishing paid family leave for state workers in Delaware is heading to the state Senate.The House passed it Tuesday after a contentious…