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Another State House Member Will Not Return

State Rep. Debra Heffernan (D-Bellefonte, Edgemoor) announced on Thursday that she will not seek reelection to her 6th District seat in northern New Castle County. Her decision will mark the end of her 16-year tenure in the House of Representatives. […]

Lawmakers Continue Efforts to Limit Federal Immigration Enforcement in Delaware

Last October, the U.S. Justice Department designated Delaware as a “sanctuary jurisdiction” based on “actions and policies that materially impede the enforcement of federal immigration statutes and regulations.” Since then, Delaware House and Senate Democrats have worked to double down […]

Audit Shows Continuing Issues with State’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

An annual audit continues to report problems with the management and accountability of the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. Thousands of Delaware employers contribute to this fund, which pays out unemployment benefits to Delawareans every week. While the fund’s assets […]

Bill Seeking to Raise $150 Million by Hiking Business Fees Advances

A bill to increase a host of fees imposed on businesses incorporated in Delaware, collectively raising more than $150 million in new annual income for the state, cleared the House Administration Committee this week. Sponsored by House Democratic Leader Kerri […]