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Lambert Pollution Accountability Act Would Increase Penalties for Pollution Violations

DOVER – In response to long-standing concerns from overburdened communities, lawmakers introduced new legislation on Thursday that would strengthen penalties and enforcement for commercial polluters in Delaware. Sponsored by Rep. Larry Lambert, House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, and Sen.  Nicole Poore, House Bill 210, also […]

Moore Introduces Bill to Expand Access to School Meals

DOVER- Building on recent efforts to reduce food insecurity in Delaware, lawmakers re-introduced legislation Thursday to provide school meals to students at no charge, regardless of household income. Sponsored by Rep. Sherae’a “Rae” Moore and Sen. Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, HB 125 will expand access […]

Delaware Legislative Black Caucus Selects New Leadership For The 153rd General Assembly

The Delaware Legislative Black Caucus (DLBC) held leadership elections on Monday, electing Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha as Chair and Rep. Franklin Cooke as Vice-Chair. The DLBC, which includes both State Representatives and State Senators, works to foster a society that is fair and equitable for […]

House Passes Bill Revamping Law Enforcement Bill of Rights

DOVER – The House overwhelmingly passed a measure Thursday that would make the first substantive revisions to Delaware’s Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights in decades and revamp how officer disciplinary cases are handled and publicly disclosed. Sponsored by House Majority […]