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A Tale of Two First Responder Bills

It was the best of times for supporters of a measure to increase penalties for people who wantonly damage emergency equipment, but the worst of times for the sponsors of a bill to create a safe zone around working first […]

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) […]

Sussex County Republican State Lawmakers Praise Retiring Sussex Tech Superintendent

Five Sussex County Republican state lawmakers joined staff members at Sussex Technical High School early Friday afternoon to pay tribute to retiring District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Carson. Dr. Carson is leaving his current post effective August 30 to immediately transition […]

“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 […]