David P. Sokola

Senate passes bill to enhance protections for manufactured housing tenants

DOVER – The Delaware Senate on Thursday passed legislation to strengthen rent protections for residents of manufactured housing communities. “The residents of manufactured home communities are some of the most vulnerable constituents we represent,” said Sen. Jack Walsh, D-Stanton, the […]

Senate passes first leg of preventative detention amendment to the Delaware Constitution

DOVER – Defendants charged with specific felony offenses identified by the Delaware General Assembly would be ineligible for bail under the first leg of a Constitutional amendment passed by the State Senate on Thursday. The Delaware Constitution currently permits the […]

Senator Darius Brown reinstated to committee assignments

Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola released the following statement today regarding Senate committee assignments: “Senator Brown has been reinstated as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and as a member of the Capital Improvement Committee. As Pro Tempore, I […]

Senate passes legislation to expand housing options for voucher recipients

DOVER – The Delaware State Senate marked National Fair Housing Month on Thursday by passing two bills that will work together to help expand housing opportunities for some of Delaware’s lowest wage earners, vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities. Senate […]