Attorney General Denn, Lawmakers, to Introduce Legislation to Reform Delaware’s Violent Felony Law
(WILMINGTON, DE) – Attorney General Matt Denn, Representative J.J. Johnson, and Senator Margaret Rose Henry announced legislation Monday to update the list of crimes classified as violent felonies. The purpose of the statute is to ensure that crimes listed as statutory “violent felonies” are truly violent felonies as the term is commonly used. “The classification […]
Governor’s Signature Signals Progress in Push to Spur Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Further cementing Delaware’s standing as one of the top two states in the “New Economy,” Governor Markell signed legislation increasing opportunities for the state’s entrepreneurs to innovate and grow.
Campaign Finance Transparency Law Passes General Assembly
By a 38 – 2 vote, the House today passed legislation to increase transparency of campaign contributions by corporations and other entities.
Final Piece of Governor’s Criminal Justice Reform Package Passes General Assembly
The House today passed legislation to help ex-offenders reintegrate into society by eliminating the arbitrary loss of a driver’s license for crimes that have nothing to do with automobiles.
Third Piece of Governor’s Criminal Justice Reform Package Passes General Assembly
Building on efforts to address employment obstacles for ex-offenders, the Senate today passed legislation to allow the Department of Correction to hire qualified ex-offenders into a short-term job training program and give those who have paid their debt to society a better opportunity to reintegrate into our communities.
