Year: 2022

Legislation filed to address competitiveness of Delaware’s public educator compensation

DOVER — Sen. Bryan Townsend on Tuesday, May 3 marked Teacher Appreciation Week by introducing legislation to address the educator shortage in Delaware by making sure the compensation packages offered in First State are competitive with other school districts in […]

Sen. Hansen Introduces Legislation to Set Standards for Delaware School Facilities

DOVER – Sen. Stephanie Hansen filed legislation on Thursday to create the first uniform standards for evaluating the physical condition and air quality at more than 200 schools and other educational facilities operated by Delaware’s public school districts. “Nearly 140,000 […]

Legislation filed to create Office of Corrections Ombudsperson

DOVER – Following several federal lawsuits claiming widespread excessive force violations in Delaware prisons, the chairs of the Senate and House corrections committees on Thursday introduced legislation to create a new state office to investigate allegations of abuse in the […]

ADVISORY: Mayor James H. Sills Jr. statue to be unveiled by Senator Darius Brown on April 30

WHAT: A turning point in Delaware history will be commemorated Saturday when city, state and federal leaders unveil a new statue Saturday dedicated to the life, legacy, and service of James H. Sills Jr., the first African American mayor of […]