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Measure Would Establish New Crime and Penalties for Prohibited Activities at Abortion Clinics, Places of Worship

By a margin of nearly 2 to 1, a controversial measure that would create the new crime of “interference with reproductive health services or exercise of religion” has cleared the House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate for […]

Bill Seeking to Change Delaware’s Primary Election System Advances

A proposal that would fundamentally shift how Delaware conducts primary elections has cleared a House committee. Sponsored by State Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley), House Bill 188 would allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections. When multiple candidates […]

Bills Dealing with Energy, Healthcare, and Elections Filed in Advance of Lawmakers Returning to Work

After six weeks of budget hearings, state lawmakers return to work on Tuesday.Ahead of the restart of the legislative session, lawmakers recently filed multiple new bills, including the following measures: Removing Disincentive for Tips House Bill 315 would prohibit charging […]

The Road to Equity: Delaware’s Property Reassessment Crisis

by Rep. Mike Smith For the first time in over 40 years, Delaware underwent a comprehensive statewide property reassessment. This process has understandably caused “sticker shock” and frustration for many. It is essential to clarify that this was not a […]