Workers Compensation Recommendations Pass General Assembly
The State Senate passed Workers’ Compensation legislation this afternoon to stop the large workers’ compensation rate increases that are burdening Delaware businesses.
Legislation to Reform Delaware Election Laws Passes General Assembly
Following efforts by the Governor and legislators to address the transparency and efficiency of Delaware elections, the Senate today passed House Substitute 1 to House Bill 302—a bill that will create a more unified and efficient structure for conducting elections, while making it easier to report and investigate campaign finance violations.
Governor Signs Legislation Creating a Division of Forensic Science
Following a 35 – 4 vote in the House, Governor Markell signed Senate Bill 241 into law today setting up the Division of Forensic Science to take over the operations previously conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Governor Bans the Box for Delaware Public Employees
Emphasizing that one of the best predictors of whether ex-offenders will commit more crimes is whether they have a job, Governor Markell signed legislation to prohibit public employers from inquiring into an applicant’s criminal record before their first interview.
Governor, Legislators Propose Doubling R&D Tax Credit for Small Businesses
Having made fostering innovation a key part of his agenda to fulfill Delaware’s potential, Governor Markell joined a bipartisan group of legislators in pushing to double the research and development tax credit available to small businesses.
