News Releases

Lawmakers Introduce Election Reforms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | April 9, 2026Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114Quinn Kirkpatrick (302) 545-8767 DOVER — To strengthen the integrity of state-run elections and safeguard democracy in the First State, lawmakers have introduced a package of three bills to modernize […]

Hansen introduces historic legislation to create Delaware’s first combined wetlands preservation program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | April 1, 2026Contact: Joe Edelen (302) 743-7013   DOVER – After years of collaboration with agricultural, business, environmental, and government stakeholders, Sen. Stephanie Hansen and Rep. Debra Heffernan introduced The Wetlands Stewardship Act on Tuesday to ensure the long-term preservation of […]

Walsh introduces Project Labor Agreement bill for school construction, renovation projects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 26, 2026Contact: Joe Edelen (302) 743-7013 DOVER – In lieu of legislation to require Project Labor Agreements on large public works projects, Senator Jack Walsh introduced Senate Bill 272 on Thursday which narrows the scope of the proposal to […]

Mantzavinos, Bush Introduce Banking Modernization Legislation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 23, 2026Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114 DOVER — Following a press conference Monday morning with leaders from Delaware’s financial sector, Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos and Rep. Bill Bush filed legislation to modernize Delaware’s banking laws while safeguarding consumers in today’s […]