Paul Baumbach

Gov. John Carney acts on the final bills in a package to update state retiree healthcare benefits following a multi-year reform effort.

Gov. John Carney vetoes legalizing medical aid in dying in Delaware after the bill narrowly passed the General Assembly in June.

Both chambers of the Delaware General Assembly unanimously overturn Gov. John Carney’s veto of a bill that would restructure the State Employee Benefits Committee and its meeting procedures.

Delaware’s General Assembly passes a bill legalizing medical aid in dying after a second vote in the state Senate.

Gov. John Carney vetoes a bill aiming to increase transparency with how state retiree healthcare plan decisions are made.

The Delaware Senate votes against legalizing medical aid in dying, but it could be brought back up for another vote next week.

Baumbach was elected in 2012 to represent part of Newark and has touted himself as a supporter of women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, abortion rights and reducing discrimination and gun violence.

Legislation to create a hospital cost review board in Delaware passes in the House on a near party-line vote following a heated debate that was cut short by a procedural move from Democratic representatives.

A bill increasing bankruptcy exemptions to reflect rising home and vehicle prices in Delaware passes in the House.