Jeff spiegelman

Lawmaker Slams House Democrats for Blocking Legislation to Deny Early Release to the Worst Offenders

State Representative Jeff Spiegelman sharply criticized the Democratic members of the House Corrections Committee for refusing to allow his bill to deny early release to the state’s most serious criminal offenders to advance. House Bill 289 would have eliminated inmates […]

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 […]

Governor Issues Executive Order to Streamline Permitting

Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order on Thursday to streamline permitting regulations for certain targeted projects. “For too long, Delawareans have watched essential projects get stuck in red tape that can stretch on for years, driving up costs and […]

Governor Unveils His Proposed State Spending Plan

On Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer unveiled his proposed state operating budget for the new fiscal year that begins July 1. The $6.938 billion FY 2027 budget would represent a 4.99% increase over the current one. The governor’s staff faced a […]