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2017  Press releases

December

December 5, 2017- Task force: backyard invaders, loss of open space driving local species to extinction

November

November 2, 2017- Statement from Senate Majority leadership, Labor Committee members on proposed "right-to-work" ordinance

October

October 24, 2017- Relief truck departs Delaware for Houston
October 13, 2017- Senate President Pro Tempore David B. McBride's statement on elimination of health insurance subsidies 
October 3, 2017- Sen. Jack Walsh selected for national emerging leaders conference
October 2, 2017- Statement from Senate President Pro Tempore David B. McBride on the massacre in Las Vegas
October 1, 2017- Senate President Pro Tempore David B. McBride’s statement on the passing of Grace Ennis

September

September 28, 2017- Statement from Senate Majority Leader Margaret Rose Henry
September 19, 2017- Nonprofits, interfaith community draw local officials’ support for Harvey relief campaignSen. Stephanie Hansen, colleagues will partner with Hurricane relief “Operation”
September 19, 2017-President Pro Tempore David McBride, Sen. Harris McDowell to serve on Offshore Wind Working Group
September 14, 2017- Signed into law, Bravery Bill eases access to medical marijuana for PTSD
September 12, 2017- ​President Pro Tempore David B. McBride’s statement on DowDuPont Specialty Products investment
September 5, 2017- Senate President Pro Tempore David B. McBride’s statement on President Trump's suspension of DACA program
September 1, 2017- Senate Majority announces new Communications Director

August

August 31, 2017- Statement of Senate President Pro Tem David McBride on the retirement of Sen. Brian Bushweller
August 28, 2017- Statement of Senate President Pro Tem David McBride On Attorney General Denn’s announcement
August 17,  2017- New laws expand options for foster kids
August 15, 2017- Gov. Carney signs legislation offering birth certificates to parents of stillborn children
August 14, 2017- A Joint Statement By Elected Leaders of Delaware

July

July 3, 2017- Senate President Pro Tempore David B. McBride’s statement on the passage of state’s FY 2018 budget package
July 1, 2017- Senate President Pro Tempore David B. McBride’s statement on continuing state government operations for 72 hours

June

June 29,  2017- Senate President Pro Tempore David B. McBride’s statement on GOP’s “alternative budget proposal”
June 28, 2017- Senate President Pro Tempore David B. McBride’s statement on budget cuts made by JFC
June 27, 2017- Senate President Pro Tempore David B. McBride’s statement on GOP announcement of continuing budget legislation
June 13, 2017-Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride responds to GOP on budget

May

May 25, 2017-Sen. Hansen presents tribute to Cedar Lane students for animal rescue volunteer work
May 9, 2017- House passes legislation clearing insurance barriers to in-patient addiction treatment

April

April 27, 2017- Townsend, Heffernan lead effort to align Delaware’s abortion laws with Roe v. Wade
April 26, 2017-McDowell legislation would ban conversion therapy of LGBTQ youth
April 18, 2017- Hansen convenes 10th District multicultural coalition

March

March 23, 2017-  PJM reps testify before legislative panel
March 21, 2017- CJIC Announces Hearings to Consider Proposals to Improve the Consistency, Clarity, and Fairness of Delaware’s Criminal Code

February

February 19,  2017- Senate Labor Committee to hold public hearing on Delaware prison working conditions
February 8, 2017- Delaware Family Law Commission to hold annual  public hearing at Legislative Hall on Feb. 16

January 

January 24,  2017- Sen. Townsend introduces bill advancing parity for HIV-positive organ donors and recipients
Press Contacts​​

Scott Goss
Communications Director

(302) 744-4180
scott.goss@delaware.gov
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Dylan McDowell
Deputy Communications Director
(302) 744-4282
dylan.mcdowell@delaware.gov
 Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus, 2020.
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  • About Us
    • Our Senators >
      • Sarah McBride
      • Darius Brown
      • Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman
      • Laura Sturgeon
      • Kyle Evans Gay
      • Marie Pinkney
      • David P. Sokola, President Pro Tempore
      • Jack Walsh
      • Stephanie L. Hansen
      • Bryan Townsend, Majority Leader
      • Nicole Poore
      • Spiros Mantzavinos
      • Bruce C. Ennis
      • Trey Paradee
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