Posts Tagged ‘Senate’
Delaware Senate passes bill allowing dogs on outdoor restaurant patios
Senate lawmakers passed a bill Thursday allowing restaurant owners to permit leashed dogs on their outdoor patios and in beer gardens after a controversial stance from the Division of Public Health (DPH) stated otherwise. Passed by the House unanimously earlier this month, the bill now heads to Governor Carney for his signature. The legislation was…
Read MoreSenator Marybeth Carozza’s Corner in Annapolis
SB 336: Maryland Senator Mary Beth Carozza’s first bill passed the State Senate at the end of February. Senate Bill 336 pertains to residency requirements for those running for Somerset County Commissioner. The measure, which restores the residency requirement, received a unanimous vote.  The bill requires that candidates who run for Somerset County Commissioner live…
Read MoreDE House & Senate Caucuses Meet to Choose Leadership
Following Tuesday’s elections, the Delaware House and Senate caucuses met Wednesday to elect leadership for the 150th General Assembly. The House Democratic Caucus selected Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf as House Speaker, Rep. Valerie Longhurst as Majority Leader and Rep. Larry Mitchell as Majority Whip. First elected in 2002, Rep. Schwartzkopf has served as majority leader from…
Read MoreFinal Day of 149th General Assembly Session in Dover
Bob Wheatley Files for DE 21st District Senate Seat
Laurel businessman, Bob Wheatley, has filed with the Department of Elections to run for the 21st District Senate seat – currently held by Bryant Richardson. Wheatley is a fiscal conservative and a Democrat and has been a long-time member of the county Planning & Zoning Commission.  He owned and operated the Whayland Company, which he…
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