John "Jack" Walsh

Senate passes five criminal justice bills to increase transparency, protect minors

DOVER – The State Senate on Tuesday continued its ongoing work to make Delaware’s criminal justice system fairer and more transparent by sending five bills to Governor John Carney that will raise the level of accountability among law enforcement agencies […]

Delaware General Assembly passes record-setting $1.3B Capital Budget for FY 2022

DOVER – The Delaware General Assembly on Tuesday sent the largest infrastructure-improvement and jobs creation act in Delaware history to Governor John Carney for his signature. The Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget allocates $1.3 billion toward roadway enhancements, school construction, […]

Bill to close K-3 Special Education funding gap clears Senate, heads to Governor Carney

DOVER – The Delaware State Senate unanimously passed legislation on Tuesday to close a funding gap in special education services for Delaware’s youngest students. Currently, Delaware funds basic special education services for eligible students in grades 4-12 using a unit […]

Senate passes legislation to address struggling waterways, drinking water infrastructure

DOVER – The Delaware State Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed the Clean Water for Delaware Act, legislation that will invest millions of dollars to improve Delaware’s drinking water infrastructure, prevent flooding in vulnerable communities and keep pollution out of our […]