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Schwartzkopf, Longhurst Respond to Republican Call for In-Person Session

DOVER – In response to the statement from House and Senate Republican leaders regarding legislative session, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf and House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst issued the following joint statement: “On March 29, we met with House Republican leaders […]

Senate Leadership statement on Republican calls for in-person legislative session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | April 7, 2021Delaware State Senate Majority CaucusContact: Scott Goss (302) 744-4180, orDylan McDowell (302) 744-4282 Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, D-Newark, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, D-Bear/Newark and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, D-Wilmington, […]

Delaware Senate passes two major gun safety bills

DOVER – The Delaware State Senate on Thursday passed two common-sense public safety bills designed to promote responsible gun ownership in Delaware and reduce the firepower capability of deadly weapons. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 3 would add Delaware […]

Senate Leadership statement on Senate Bill 3 and Senate Bill 6

Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, D-Newark, and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, D-Wilmington, released the following statement this evening regarding the Senate agenda for Thursday, April 1: “The urgency for public safety laws that will protect Delawareans from […]