Posts Tagged ‘Representative Steve Smyk’
Retired Army General Enters Race For Del. House 20th District
A lifelong Delawarean and long-time Sussex Countian is stepping up to try to keep State House District 20 in Republican hands. Retired Army Colonel Dallas Wingate told WGMD’s Mike Bradley Monday that that his military career matters in this election. “My last post of importance was with the Delaware National Guard as the Operations Chief.…
Read MoreRep. Steve Smyk To Run For State Senate In 6th District
After ten years in the Delaware House of Representatives, Republican Steve Smyk is shifting his focus to run for State Senate. Smyk told WGMD’s Mike Bradley Tuesday that he hopes to serve even more constituents in the redrawn 6th District. State Senator Ernie Lopez, also a Republican, has decided not to seek reelection. “I’ll serve…
Read MorePoll Indicates Support For Paid Leave In Del., But Concerns Remain
Supporters of a bill that would require paid that paid family and medical leave be offered in Delaware said Wednesday that a new poll finds overwhelming support for it.According to the Delaware Cares Coalition for Paid Leave, the survey was conduced by Change Research last month of what it called a representative sample of 552…
Read MoreNew Historical Marker In Lewes Tells The Story Of Block House Pond
Lewes has a new Delaware Public Archives historical marker, at George H.P. Smith Park, detailing the history of Block House Pond. Block House Pond is a natural spring-fed pond that has served as a valuable source of fresh water and ice. It was likely named for a blockhouse that was built in the 1670s. Local…
Read MoreCarney Signs Bill to Update Renewable Portfolio Standard
40-percent of Delaware’s energy supply would come from renewable sources by 2035 under legislation signed by Governor John Carney. “Delaware is the country’s lowest-lying state, and climate change is already having a very real impact,” Carney said during a virtual bill-signing event Wednesday for Senate Bill 33. “This legislation will help accelerate Delaware’s transition to…
Read MoreState of the State Town Hall with Gov. Carney Tuesday Evening in Lewes
Governor John Carney will be in Lewes Tuesday evening for a State of the State Town Hall with Representatives Pete Schwartzkopf and Steve Smyk and Senator Ernie Lopez. The Town Hall will be held at the Lewes Fire Department – Station 2 on Janice Road beginning at 6pm.
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