Gov. Carney Not Yet Able to Take Action on Convicted Auditor McGuiness; Senate Leaders Respond

By The Talk of Delmarva News | July 5, 2022
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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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Del. Senators Pass New Phase Of Bail Reform

By The Talk of Delmarva News | May 6, 2022
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People charged with certain offenses would not be eligible for bail, under a bill (SS 1 for SB 11) approved in the Delaware State Senate Thursday.The first leg of a proposed constitutional amendment would allow the General Assembly to add crimes and circumstances where preventative detention would protect public safety.Currently, courts are permitted to hold…

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