Lyndon yearick

“Buy Local, Eat Local” Benefits Consumers and Delaware Family Farms

Twelve years ago, State Rep. Lyndon Yearick partnered with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to establish Delaware Grown Week — an annual observation to facilitate better, healthier relationships between Delaware farmers and local consumers. Last week, Rep. Yearick sponsored House […]

“Safe Schools Sentry Act” Seeks to Expand School Security Options

Sen. Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) and House Republican Whip Jeff Spiegelman (R-Clayton) are sponsoring a new measure to improve school safety. Senate Bill 304, a.k.a. the “Safe Schools Sentry Act,” would provide private schools with tools to enhance campus safety […]

Delaware’s First Inspector General Sworn Into Office

After being confirmed by the Delaware State Senate on Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer swore in Robert Storch as the state’s first Inspector General at Legislative Hall. Senate Bill 4 (as amended), creating a nonpartisan, independent Office of the Inspector General, […]

Proposal Provides Tax Benefits for Workers Who Rely on Tip Income

Amid the ongoing debate over whether credit card processing fees should be banned on tips made to service workers, a new bill filed this week proposes tax breaks on tipped income. Sponsored by State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R-Long Neck, Oak […]