A proposed amendment to the Delaware Constitution aimed at protecting the right to marry failed to advance in the Delaware House on Wednesday.
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Delaware legislative officials say the state Senate voted to approve a $6.99 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on June 18. FY27 begins on July 1, 2026. They say it will invest heavily in competitive salaries and benefits for public sector workers and retirees in the First State. The budget will also direct substantial resources into the state's public schools and prioritize the health and safety of Delaware communities through various initiatives.
Two bills have been passed in the Delaware House that lawmakers say will protect energy reliability while ensuring the costs associated with large energy-use facilities, like data centers, are not passed onto residents and small businesses. Both bills are now headed to the Delaware Senate for consideration.
Three Senate bills, aimed at addressing rising healthcare costs in the state, were passed June 11.
The Delaware State Senate passed three bills June 11 aimed at addressing healthcare issues in the state.
Delaware lawmakers are looking to set new boundaries at emergency scenes with a bill that could limit how close the public can get to first responders.
The Sussex County Council has voted to continue their legal battle with the State of Delaware over a proposed US Wind substation, a battle that has ignited debate between county autonomy and state oversight and may now be decided in Delaware’s highest court.
Delaware lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at protecting emergency vehicles and supporting first responders by strengthening penalties for vandalism.
Delaware's Democratic leaders are calling for a halt to a proposed electric rate increase, sending a letter to the Public Service Commission urging regulators to reject Delmarva Power's latest proposal. However, across the aisle, Republicans say those same Democrats should shoulder the blame for the situation.
Some Delaware lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would fine drivers who do not clear their vehicles of ice or snow before driving.