Newly hired Delaware state employees would be automatically enrolled in the state's deferred compensation retirement savings program under legislation approved by the Delaware General Assembly and now awaiting Gov. Matt Meyer's signature.
The legislation now awaits consideration by Gov. Matt Meyer and is expected to be signed into law during a ceremony near the bypass.
CoastTV takes a look back at the week that was in the lead-up to Independence Day.
The final day of the General Assembly's legislative session is June 30.
A proposed amendment to Delaware's Constitution would restore voting rights to people who have completed felony prison sentences, drawing support from those who see it as a second chance and opposition from those who believe some crimes should permanently bar voting.
Under the proposal, candidates could use campaign funds to pay for the reasonable costs of installing and monitoring electronic security systems at homes or offices and more.
The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld a state law allowing construction of an electrical substation tied to an offshore wind project in Sussex County, rejecting legal challenges from Sussex County and the Town of Fenwick Island.
Voters currently registered with another party or as unaffiliated who want to vote in a party primary must submit a party change by the deadline.
Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at updating the state’s ghost gun law and creating a path for people who legally owned unserialized guns.
In announcing his retirement from politics, Hensley highlighted his work on education and disability advocacy.
