Marriage Equality Becomes Law

Legislation making Delaware the 11th state to establish marriage equality for same-sex couples was signed into law on Tuesday. Legislators, advocates and supporters joined Gov. Jack Markell on the grand staircase inside Legislative Hall for the signing ceremony.

 

Rep. Barbieri introduces HB 88

A licensed social worker who has worked in the mental health field for more than 30 years, Rep. Michael Barbieri is sponsoring legislation introduced this week by Attorney General Beau Biden to keep firearms out of the hands of people prohibited from owning them.

Marriage Equality Becomes Law
Rep. Barbieri introduces HB 88
Rep. Darryl Scott with NAACP President Ben Jealous

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May20

The state represented in Congress by the late William V. Roth Jr. for 34 years could soon offer its employees a retirement plan option that bears his name.

May14

The House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at reducing gun violence by keeping guns out of the hands of potentially dangerous individuals Tuesday, sending one to Governor Jack Markell for his signature.

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Flanked by liquor store and Delaware craft brewery owners at Fordham & Old Dominion Brewing companies in Dover Thursday, Governor Jack Markell signed into law House Bill 31, which allows Delaware liquor stores to fill and sell growlers of draught beer on site.

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