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Senate Passes Legislation To Stop Minors From Being Held In Adult Prisons

DOVER – The Delaware Senate on Tuesday passed legislation to end youth incarcerations in adult prisons, marking the latest measure in the 2019 criminal justice reform package to clear the General Assembly. House Bill 26 would mandate that any juvenile […]

Senate Passes Sen. Sturgeon Bill To Preserve The Sanctity Of Delaware School Boards

The State Senate on Thursday passed legislation to close loopholes in Delaware law that allows people convicted of crimes against children to run for a seat on their local school board and permits sitting school board members to remain in office after being charged with a crime against a child. […]

Senate Passes Legislation To Make Virtual Meetings A Permanent Option For All Delaware Public Bodies

Introduced in March, Senate Bill 94 would give all public bodies in the First State -- including municipalities, school boards and commissions -- the option of offering a virtual component of their meetings and set out the rules public bodies must follow to ensure their virtual meetings comply with the Delaware Freedom of Information Act. […]

Sen. Townsend, Rep. Minor Brown Sponsor Legislation to Combat Eviction Crisis in Delaware

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOVER – With thousands of Delawareans expected to face eviction proceedings once the COVID-19 State of Emergency is lifted, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend and Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown introduced legislation Thursday to help keep families in their […]