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Joint Finance Committee approves raises for state workers, retirees

The legislative budget-writing committee on Tuesday approved raises for state workers that would give many on the lower end of the pay scale a significant boost in pay. […]

Senate Leadership statement
on U.S. Sen. Tom Carper’s retirement announcement

Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman issued a joint statement today regarding U.S. Sen. Tom Carper’s announcement that he plans to retire at the end of his current term. […]

Senate passes legislation to encourage more investment in affordable housing

As a record number of Delawareans experience homelessness, the Delaware Senate on Thursday passed legislation to encourage more public and private investment in the construction of new affordable housing units throughout the First State. […]

Senate passes legislation prohibiting mandatory eviction ordinances

DOVER — The Senate passed legislation Wednesday to prevent municipalities from requiring that landlords evict tenants based on their involvement in the justice system.  Sponsored by Sen. Marie Pinkney and Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, Senate Bill 99 prohibits municipalities from the […]