Delaware House of Representatives

State Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton’s (D-Newark) effort to legally recognize first cousin marriages in Delaware fails in the State House.

The legislative bundle includes two bills that would prohibit “citizen’s arrests” in Delaware, taking away outdated language from the early 1900s that currently allows private detectives to make such arrests.

Hensley will have his driver’s license revoked for a year and serve probation while undergoing required DUI instruction and paying a $500 fine after pleading guilty to vehicular assault 3rd degree and driving under the influence.

This week marks the halfway point for the legislative session, and the House cleared three prominent bills to kick off the two-week stretch before Spring Recess.

After close to two hours of debate and five failed amendments, a bill revamping Delaware's General Corporation Law passes in the Delaware House and Gov. Matt Meyer signed it Tuesday night.

After only clearing the State Senate by one vote last year, the bill needs the support of the two newly elected senators to reach Gov. Matt Meyer's desk.

Not only is the Delaware Legislature working to give more direct subpoena power to the State Auditor’s Office, it’s also attempting to streamline documentation requirements for dual employment tracking.

Bills to bolster public education reporting data and expand court jurisdiction for marijuana-related offenses in Newark are among those passed.

The First State welcomes six new members to the legislature – all Democrats and all members of the State House.

Newly surfaced information reveals select Democratic House staff members were asked to sign a document presented as a non-disclosure agreement in 2023.