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Lawmakers team up with YMCA of Delaware and other community partners amid SNAP benefit crisis

DOVER — In response to the ongoing federal shutdown and the halt of SNAP benefits, Senator Darius Brown and House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown partnered with the YMCA of Delaware, the Smart Food Foundation, r4 Technologies, and Sharing Excess to host two food distributions events on Thursday, November 6. These […]

Nearly $3.5M awarded during first round of Delaware Community Investment Venture Fund applications

Nearly $3.5M awarded during first round of Delaware Community Investment Venture Fund applications DOVER — Seven banking organizations in the First State have been awarded a cumulative $3,480,000 in funds, thanks to a new initiative created by Senator Darius Brown and the Delaware Council […]

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 […]