Tag: Legislative Oversight

Safeguarding the Public by Checking Unlimited Gubernatorial Power

A measure that seeks to create a legislative check on a governor’s unfettered authority to declare and maintain a State of Emergency has passed the House of Representatives unanimously. At present, a governor can declare a State of Emergency in […]

New Bill is Latest Move in Controversy Involving Revenue-Forecasting Group

On Thursday, the leaders of all four General Assembly political caucuses jointly introduced a bill to ensure the continued existence and operations of a group essential to the state’s multi-billion-dollar budgetary process. House Bill 370 would codify the Delaware Economic […]

Governor Criticized for Actions Involving State Revenue Forecasting Group

Dismissal of DEFAC Chairman Draws Sharp, Diverse Response In an era when disagreements involving elected officials often quickly spiral into political tribalism, it’s rare to find a situation in which people across the political spectrum share a common perspective. Yet […]

Delaware Emergency Reform Bill Seeks Limits on State of Emergency Powers

A new reform bill introduced in the State House of Representatives this week would limit the power of Delaware governors to declare and maintain a State of Emergency. State Rep. Rich Collins (R-Millsboro) said his legislation is intended to address […]