House Bill 329 in Delaware would limit a governor’s emergency powers, allowing a State of Emergency for 120 days, renewable once for 60 days. Further extensions require legislative approval. The bill mandates detailed reporting of emergency orders and aims to address a "structural flaw."
The proposed Delaware bill would limit a governor’s emergency orders to 180 days without legislative approval, requiring the General Assembly to extend them beyond that point.
A Level 1 Driving Warning means anyone operating a car, truck or other motor vehicle must use extra caution.
The snow is coming down on Delmarva and is just the beginning of a winter storm moving. As of Sunday morning, the snow is falling consistently and has a powdery texture.
Delaware may issue driving warnings or restrictions as the winter storm approaches, using a three-level system to keep roads safe and clear for emergency and essential workers.
A state of emergency will take effect early Sunday as Delaware prepares for a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and hazardous conditions across the state.
Nearly 60,000 Delaware households received a financial boost this morning as the state distributed its first round of First State Food Relief Funds, a temporary food assistance effort launched in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Governor Wes Moore announced on Thursday that he has declared a state of emergency, just days before the expected pause on funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
With the federal government shutdown nearing the one-month mark, Delaware’s food banks and animal shelters are seeing more people in need and they expect that demand to grow.
