Stephanie L. Hansen

Senate passes legislation to require community resiliency strategies in comprehensive plans

The Delaware Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would direct counties and towns in the First State to include strategies in their next comprehensive plan for strengthening community resiliency against the impacts of climate change. […]

Sen. Hansen sponsors legislation to establish procurement policy for offshore wind farms

On the heels of historic commitments to expand its renewable energy portfolio and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Delaware took another major step toward a more sustainable future on Thursday with the introduction of a bill to establish a procurement policy for future offshore wind projects. […]

Senate passes five bills to reduce pollution, encourage adoption of renewable energy sources

The Senate on Tuesday sent five environmentally focused bills to Governor John Carney, including measures that will reduce greenhouse gases in our air and plastic waste in our green spaces, as well as legislation that will further Delaware’s transition to electric vehicles and solar power. […]

Joint Finance Committee funds three of Senate Democrats’ top legislative priorities

Three of the Delaware Senate Democrats top legislative priorities were funded by the Joint Finance Committee this week, including bills to provide low-income tenants’ with a right to legal representation, protect children and families from exposure to lead, and streamline the First State’s transition to renewable energy sources. […]