Maryland lawmakers will meet in a special session Aug. 3-5 to consider a constitutional amendment that could allow future changes to the state's congressional district maps, with supporters calling it a voting rights measure and critics labeling it political gamesmanship.
Supporters say the change reflects the evolving needs of the legislature. Critics argue that it could erode the value of in-person debate.
People who live in New Castle County will have more time to pay their property tax bills for the 2025-2026 tax year after the House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday during a special session.
Members in the General Assembly could attend special sessions remotely during certain conditions under a resolution that was introduced this week.
The Delaware Senate will reconvene this week in a special session to consider legislation focused on extending the deadline for property tax payments in New Castle County.
House Democratic leaders issued a joint statement Friday in response to a proposal by House Republicans to redo the property tax reassessment in New Castle County and revert to previous valuations and tax rates for the 2025-26 tax year.
The Delaware Court of Chancery has upheld House Bill 242, a law that changes how property taxes are calculated following the state’s long-delayed reassessments.
With a federal government shutdown threatening to halt food assistance, state lawmakers from both parties are calling on Governor Matt Meyer to take immediate action to protect access to November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
The Delaware Working Families Party is calling on state lawmakers to give equal consideration to all proposals during the General Assembly’s special session Tuesday, saying that current leadership’s agenda fails to root causes.
The General Assembly is preparing for a special session this summer as public backlash mounts over New Castle County’s recently issued property tax bills. According to House Majority Caucus Director of Communications Jenevieve Worley, a firm date for the session has not yet been announced.
