News Releases

Joint committee hearing on housing crisis set for December 6

Delaware’s affordable housing crisis will be the focus of a joint legislative hearing held by the Senate and House housing committees, starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. […]

Senate passes three gun safety bills, announces commitments to pass Senate Bill 2 in January

The Delaware Senate on Friday passed three responsible gun safety measures and committed alongside new House Speaker Valerie Longhurst and Governor John Carney to pass legislation proven to reduce gun deaths when the General Assembly reconvenes in January. […]

Delaware General Assembly passes $71.9M Grants-In-Aid legislation

The Delaware Senate on Friday sent a $71.9 million grant package to Governor John Carney that will help to bolster fire companies, ambulance services, senior centers, veterans organizations, and other community groups that provide invaluable services to Delaware residents. […]

Senate sends bills revamping law enforcement bill of rights, review boards to Governor John Carney

The Senate on Friday sent two measures to Governor John Carney that would revamp how law enforcement disciplinary cases are handled and publicly disclosed, and add members of the public to a panel tasked with setting training standards and reviewing allegations of misconduct by Delaware police officers. […]