Handgun permit requirement clears Delaware Senate on party-line vote
The Democrat-controlled state Senate has voted along party lines to pass a bill requiring anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state.
The Democrat-controlled state Senate has voted along party lines to pass a bill requiring anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state.
Delaware bill requiring permits to buy handguns clears first hurdle
A proposal to require anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state has cleared its first legislative hurdle.
A proposal to require anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state has cleared its first legislative hurdle.
Delaware lawmakers give final approval to marijuana bills
Tuesday's votes could prompt a battle with the Democratic governor, who vetoed a legalization bill last year.
Tuesday's votes could prompt a battle with the Democratic governor, who vetoed a legalization bill last year.
Delaware House approves legalizing recreational marijuana
The Delaware House has once again approved a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana use by adults in the state.
The Delaware House has once again approved a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana use by adults in the state.
Effort to legalize recreational weed in Delaware begins anew
A bill authorizing the creation of a state-licensed recreational marijuana industry in Delaware has cleared a Democrat-led House committee.
A bill authorizing the creation of a state-licensed recreational marijuana industry in Delaware has cleared a Democrat-led House committee.
Carney focuses heavily on education in State of State speech
Delaware Gov. John Carney has called for more investments in education, the environment and affordable housing in his State of the State address. Carney's proposals include raisin teacher pay and boosting funding for early childhood education programs.
Delaware Gov. John Carney has called for more investments in education, the environment and affordable housing in his State of the State address. Carney's proposals include raisin teacher pay and boosting funding for early childhood education programs.
Democrats solidify control of Delaware government in 2022 midterms
Delaware Democrats solidified their hold on state government Tuesday, winning all statewide races and picking up another seat in the state Senate.
Delaware Democrats solidified their hold on state government Tuesday, winning all statewide races and picking up another seat in the state Senate.
Delaware Election Results: Rochester defeats Murphy again in Delaware House contest
Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester won reelection to Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S. House on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Lee Murphy to win a fourth term in Congress.
Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester won reelection to Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S. House on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Lee Murphy to win a fourth term in Congress.
Delaware: What to expect on election night
Voters in President Joe Biden’s home state of Delaware did most of their civic duty during the September primary. That tends to be where the competition in this true blue state happens.
Voters in President Joe Biden’s home state of Delaware did most of their civic duty during the September primary. That tends to be where the competition in this true blue state happens.
Delaware Midterms: What you need to know ahead of Election Day
Here's everything you need to know about Election Day in Delaware, including key dates and deadlines, a list of the candidates, and a poll locator.
Here's everything you need to know about Election Day in Delaware, including key dates and deadlines, a list of the candidates, and a poll locator.
Judge bars enforcement of Delaware 'ghost gun' restrictions
A federal judge has barred Delaware from enforcing prohibitions on the manufacture and possession of homemade “ghost guns” that can’t be traced by law enforcement officials because they don’t have serial numbers.
A federal judge has barred Delaware from enforcing prohibitions on the manufacture and possession of homemade “ghost guns” that can’t be traced by law enforcement officials because they don’t have serial numbers.
Ruling nixing vote-by-mail in Delaware on hold during appeal
A state judge has halted the implementation of a ruling he issued last week declaring Delaware's new vote-by-mail law is unconstitutional and that voters cannot mail in their ballots in the upcoming November election.
A state judge has halted the implementation of a ruling he issued last week declaring Delaware's new vote-by-mail law is unconstitutional and that voters cannot mail in their ballots in the upcoming November election.
York wins Democratic primary for Delaware auditor
Democratic Party voters in Delaware are set to decide whether the incumbent state auditor, who is awaiting sentencing on criminal charges, deserves a chance at reelection in November.
Democratic Party voters in Delaware are set to decide whether the incumbent state auditor, who is awaiting sentencing on criminal charges, deserves a chance at reelection in November.
Delaware auditor dodges felony charges, found guilty of misconduct
Jurors on Friday acquitted McGuiness of felony theft and intimidation charges but found her guilty of conflict of interest, official misconduct and structuring a contract to avoid a procurement rule. All three of those are misdemeanors.
Jurors on Friday acquitted McGuiness of felony theft and intimidation charges but found her guilty of conflict of interest, official misconduct and structuring a contract to avoid a procurement rule. All three of those are misdemeanors.
Delaware House votes to raise minimum gun purchase age to 21
House lawmakers have approved a bill raising the minimum age for anyone in Delaware to legally possess or purchase any rifle, or firearm ammunition, from 18 to 21.
House lawmakers have approved a bill raising the minimum age for anyone in Delaware to legally possess or purchase any rifle, or firearm ammunition, from 18 to 21.
Bill limits criminal history queries on college applications for Delaware schools
Supporters of the bill say it will expand opportunities for those convicted of crimes while opponents say it poses a public safety risk for universities.
Supporters of the bill say it will expand opportunities for those convicted of crimes while opponents say it poses a public safety risk for universities.
Delaware Senate OKs bill limiting firearm magazine capacity
The bill, which outlaws firearm magazines capable of holding more than 17 rounds, passed Delaware Senate with no Republican support and opposition from a single Democrat.
The bill, which outlaws firearm magazines capable of holding more than 17 rounds, passed Delaware Senate with no Republican support and opposition from a single Democrat.
Attempt to override veto of marijuana legalization fails in Delaware
An attempt to override Delaware Governor John Carney's veto of a bill legalizing recreational marijuana has failed in the state House.
An attempt to override Delaware Governor John Carney's veto of a bill legalizing recreational marijuana has failed in the state House.
Delaware Gov. John Carney vetoes marijuana legalization bill
Delaware's governor has vetoed a bill that would legalize the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by adults for recreational use.
Delaware's governor has vetoed a bill that would legalize the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by adults for recreational use.
Delaware lawmakers eye tenant protections from bed bug infestations
The state Senate has voted unanimously for legislation prohibiting Delaware landlords from renting residential units with known or suspected bed bug infestations.
The state Senate has voted unanimously for legislation prohibiting Delaware landlords from renting residential units with known or suspected bed bug infestations.