David P. Sokola

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 […]

Senate Democratic leadership sponsors gun safety legislation

DOVER – Two of the highest-ranking Democrats in the Delaware Senate on Thursday introduced a pair of common-sense public safety bills designed to promote responsible gun ownership in Delaware and reduce the firepower capability of deadly weapons. “Through countless polls and […]

Delaware State Senate passes $15/hour minimum wage bill

DOVER – The State Senate on Thursday passed legislation to lift families out of poverty by gradually raising Delaware’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. “The economic health of this nation turns on a core proposition: if you […]

Senate Passes Legislation Expanding Access to Emergency Epinephrine in Delaware Colleges and Universities

DOVER – The Delaware State Senateon Wednesday voted to allow colleges and universities in the state to acquire and stock epinephrine autoinjectors, and train employees on how to use them. Epinephrine is used throughout the world to treat life-threatening allergic reactions to […]