Posts Tagged ‘Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman’
UPDATED: DE Senate Passes Legislation to Help Paraprofessionals Become Certified Teachers
The Delaware Senate passed legislation today to help ease the path for experienced paraprofessionals to become full-time, certified teachers. Sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, Senate Bill 156 will both assist Delaware schools resolve ongoing teacher shortages and encourage a more diverse teacher workforce. Senator Lockman says rising student enrollment combined with high…
Read MoreDelaware Legislation Released Today Adds Requirement Before Purchasing Handgun
The House Judiciary Committee today released legislation that would add Delaware to a growing list of states that require residents to complete a firearm training course and obtain a permit before purchasing a handgun. Under Senate Bill 2(S), sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman and House Majority Whip Melissa Minor-Brown, most Delawareans could…
Read MoreDemocrats in Del. House, Senate Initiate Process to Seek Removal of Auditor McGuiness
Members of the Delaware State House Democratic Caucus are encouraging Governor John Carney to exercise his constitutional obligation to remove State Auditor Kathy McGuiness from office, once the verdict is entered by Superior Court.McGuiness was found guilty of three misdemeanor charges July 1st. She was acquitted of two felony chargesHouse Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach…
Read MoreGov. Carney Not Yet Able to Take Action on Convicted Auditor McGuiness; Senate Leaders Respond
Delaware Governor John Carney, D-Del. said Tuesday that one more step is needed before he can take any action regarding convicted Auditor of Accounts Kathy McGuiness, D-Del.In a statement from the Governor’s office Tuesday, reference was made to Article XV, Section 6 of the Delaware Constitution, which addresses the removal of any public officer convicted…
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