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Senate sends bill expanding housing options for vulnerable Delawareans to Governor Carney

Low-wage earners, vulnerable seniors, veterans and people with disabilities will have greater access to stable and affordable housing in Delaware under legislation the Senate sent to Governor John Carney on Sunday.  […]

Delaware Senate passes $98M Grants-In-Aid Legislation

The Senate on Sunday passed a record-setting $98.5 million grant package that will help to strengthen Delaware’s fire companies, ambulance services, senior centers, veterans’ organizations, and other community groups that provide invaluable services to Delaware residents. […]

Statement from Senate Leadership on the veto override of House Bill 282

Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman issued a joint statement today following the Senate’s unanimous vote to override Governor John Carney’s veto of House Bill 282 […]

Senate sends death penalty repeal bill to Governor John Carney

The Senate on Thursday sent legislation to Governor John Carney that would remove the death penalty from state law, eight years after the First State’s capital punishment statute was ruled unconstitutional by the Delaware Supreme Court. […]