Posts Tagged ‘politics’
Democratic Lawmaker Introduces 15 Dollar Minimum Wage in DE
Delaware State Senator Darius Brown, a Democrat from Wilmington has introduced legislation that would increase the First State’s minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour. In introducing the legislation, Senator Brown said “Our job in the General Assembly is to enact laws that improve the lives of our constituents.” He noted that the average two-bedroom…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Bill Raising DE Tobacco Purchase Age Into Law
Delaware Governor John Carney has signed legislation that will increase the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. At the signing on Wednesday morning at Legislative Hall, the Governor was joined by members of the General Assembly and advocates, as well as Dr. Kara Odom Walker, the Cabinet Secretary for the Delaware Department…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Vetoes $15 Minimum Wage Bill
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican has vetoed two notable pieces of legislation advanced by the Democratic controlled state legislature in both the House and Senate. The Governor previously criticized the $15 minimum wage legislation, saying it would hurt “mom and pop businesses” and lead to the “elimination of 9,000 jobs for the very people…
Read MoreMaryland Senate Advances Measure Banning Styrofoam Products
Maryland’s State Senate has voted in favor of a measure that would ban the use of styrofoam products in the food service industry. The bill, which would take effect on July 1, 2020 would fine violators unto 250 dollars per violation after receiving a written warning. A similar measure is currently pending in the state…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Speaks Bipartisanship Amidst 2020 Talk
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, recently sworn in for his second term is speaking out before a national audience, primarily on the topic of bipartisanship in politics. On a C-SPAN panel of Governors, Maryland’s Governor told Judy Woodruff of the PBS NewsHour that you “don’t have to be a career politician to be successful in office.”…
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