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Bill that Would have Prevented Police from Sharing Suspects’ Photos Revised by Sponsor

This week, the sponsor of a bill to limit information police could publicly release about arrestees recalled the proposal and amended it to remove its most contentious provision. Sponsored by State Rep. Sean Lynn (D-Dover), House Bill 59 (as amended) […]

Bill to Cut Taxes on Targeted Home Sales Clears Committee

A bill sponsored by State Rep. Lyndon Yearick to make homes more affordable has cleared a House committee. House Bill 286, released Wednesday by the House Revenue & Finance Committee, seeks to reduce a state tax on home sales. At […]

Bill to Explore the Use of New Technologies in Schools Advances

A bill sponsored by State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R-Long Neck, Oak Orchard) to study new technologies to improve academic performance was released by the House Education Committee late Wednesday. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404 seeks to create a […]

Pace of Action Speeds Up as Days Grow Short

With only seven scheduled legislative days left before the 153rd General Assembly adjourns at the end of the month, the sense of urgency is quickening the pace at which bills are moving through the legislature. With this being the second […]