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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 […]

Sen. McBride, Rep. Phillips unveil Student Loan Borrowers Bill of Rights

DOVER — To prepare for the June 30 end to a pandemic-era pause on student loan repayment, Senator Sarah McBride and Representative Sophie Phillips introduced consumer protection legislation on Tuesday that would establish a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights. […]

Sen. Hansen files bill to consolidate oversight, planning of Delaware’s future energy needs

Senate Bill 7, also known as the Delaware Energy Planning Act, will strengthen the ability of the State Energy Office to serve as a lead agency on a variety of climate and energy issues, including the buildout and resiliency of the statewide energy grid, review of emerging technologies, promotion of energy equity and monitoring the progress of our transition to renewable energy sources. […]