Republican lawmakers in Delaware are pushing for legislative action to address rising electricity costs, citing concerns over state energy mandates and participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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Pet owners face fines if they are unable to control their dogs barking.
Representatives Timothy Dukes and Danny Short have announced that they plan to introduce legislation in the new year that would reinstate the death penalty for anyone convicted of the murder of law enforcement or a public safety officer.
Delaware House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf announced his retirement, expected for the end of his current term, to fulfill a promise to his wife after a recent health concern. As one of the prominent voices in Delaware politics for over two decades, his departure raises questions about the state's future political landscape, particularly in Sussex County.
Eugene Young, director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, is running for Congress.
Sponsors are optimistic that the bill will have enough support to become a reality this time, however last year Governor Carney vetoed a bill to legalize pot possession for recreational use.
The House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 35 with a vote of 25 to 15 on Thursday, a bill mandating that employees of state-contracted companies be union members.
The House Majority Caucus shared a reminder that Delaware residents can view meetings online through a livestream on the General Assembly website and submit comments from home.
House Bill 49 would increase the maximum weekly benefit amount of unemployment compensation from $400 to $450 a week. Rep. Osienski says this will bring Delaware more in line with the benefit maximums of surrounding states.
“Currently, there are a lot of products that can only be repaired by the manufacturer or by technicians tied to the manufacturer,” said Representative Ruth Briggs King, the prime House sponsor of the Delaware Digital Right to Repair Act. "When consumers and third-party repair shops can’t get what they need to service privately owned products, it puts too much power into the hands of manufacturers."