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House Sends Controversial Legislation to the Governor to Provide Free Drug Paraphernalia to Addicts

On a tight vote Tuesday evening, Democrats controlling the House of Representatives approved a bill to provide free supplies to facilitate the use of illicit drugs by people suffering from substance addiction. Senate Bill 249 (as amended) would require the […]

Compromise Reached on Controversial Gun Bill as Session Draws to a Close

The House of Representatives on Thursday evening approved an amended version of a closely contested bill regulating firearms dealers, with supporters and opponents alike describing the measure as an imperfect but meaningful compromise. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300 […]

Bill Prompted by Horrific Crime Heads to the Governor

A violent assault and abduction of an elderly Seaford woman inspired legislation that now heads to the governor’s desk after winning unanimous approval in both chambers of the Delaware General Assembly. State Sens. Bryant Richardson (R-Seaford) & Stephanie Hansen (D-Middletown) […]

House Approves $6.996 Billion State Operating Budget

On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives approved a $6.996 billion General Fund operating budget (Senate Bill 335) for the new fiscal year that begins July 1. The new spending plan pays for the day-to-day operations of state government and […]