As we move into the Memorial Day weekend, I want to take this opportunity to honor the countless men and women that have given the ultimate sacrifice to secure the freedoms we too often take for granted. Our inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, given to us by God, are secured generation by generation by these …
Delaware bill would remove separate registration rule for municipal elections
By Matt Bittle DOVER — It’s election day in your town, and you’re ready to cast a ballot for the newest slate of council members. You checked with the state a week ago to make sure you’re registered, you showed up at your polling place well before it closed, and yet, when you arrive, you’re told you can’t vote. What’s going …
Meeting jobs with jobs training
As businesses have faced difficulties like never before during the current pandemic, one sector of our economy has been met with a unique challenge. Small businesses in Delaware in the industrial trades are struggling to find individuals with the skills needed to perform jobs currently in demand. There is simply not enough certified electricians, plumbers, gasfitters, carpenters, bricklayers, technicians and insulators …
Bill Tackles Mental Health in Delaware Elementary Schools
April 6, 2021 Javari Burnett, abc 47 “You’d be very surprised to learn that even some of our youngest children suffer from anxiety and depression and the way that it manifest is different for each child,” said Delaware State Education Association’s Kristin Dwyer. Yes. Children go through it too and legislators in the Delaware General Assembly plan to tackle the …
Economic Analysis can tell us whether Min Wage will Hurt or Help Delawareans
Today I released a bill to be circulated for sponsorship that calls on the Controller General Office of Delaware to facilitate or contract out a local economic impact analysis on minimum wage legislation. This analysis is intended to guide lawmakers, the public, and the press through making a decision based on empirical evidence instead of political talking points. I am …
Local businesses aren’t out of the woods yet
April 19, 2021 Hannah Cechini DELAWARE – A local lawmaker is reminding Delawareans that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over yet, and small businesses still need support. “Even though we are starting to get out of this pandemic, we need to realize that over this past year our small businesses have been struggling,” said Representative Bryan Shupe. According to the first state’s …
Clean water legislation in Delaware
Delaware Rep. Bryan Shupe, R-Milford, was also at the event and got a shout-out from Sen. Carper. He’s currently promoting Delaware House Bill 69, which recently moved out of committee and would also promote access to clean water on a local level. The legislation sets out to help two categories of people. “One is (people who are) on the lower …
Riverside Rehabilitation Project-Public Meeting
The City will begin a project known as the Mispillion Group in the area outlined on the map below. This project will begin on May 10th and is expected to last several weeks. This project proposes repaving of Mispillion, Marshall, and McColley Streets. Work includes sidewalk and ADA improvements as well as the replacement and new installation of water and …
Progress being made on Del. bill that would eliminate dual voter registration
The below post is an excerpt from 47 abc News. Click here to read the full article.DELAWARE – Progress is being made on a bill that would remove dual registration requirements for voters. Representative Bryan Shupe tells 47ABC right now most Delawareans have to register twice to be able to vote in all elections across the state. They must register with the …
Bill Tackles Mental Health in Delaware Elementary Schools
The below post is an excerpt from 47 abc News. Click here to read the full article.DELAWARE – “You’d be very surprised to learn that even some of our youngest children suffer from anxiety and depression and the way that it manifest is different for each child,” said Delaware State Education Association’s Kristin Dwyer. Yes. Children go through it too …