This afternoon, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 140, which honors the Tuskegee Airmen and the 13 Delawareans who have thus far been identified as having served in the units that comprise the Tuskegee Airmen.
One of the gentlemen recognized in the resolution, James O. Handy, was a high school teacher of mine. He taught Problems of Democracy, which was a fascinating course that was made even more interesting when Mr. Handy expanded upon much of the coursework to his own life and military experiences.
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The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of Trap Pond Road between Substation Road and Whaleys Corner Road for the replacement of a crossroad pipe.
WHEN: Friday, April 5th through Monday, April 8th (weather permitting)
WHERE: Trap Pond Road between Substation Road and Whaleys Corner Road, Georgetown
Detour - Motorist traveling south on E. Trap Pond Road will turn right on Substation Road left on Rt. 9 Georgetown Lewes Highway, left on Whaleys Corner Road back to E. Trap Pond Road.
Motorist traveling north on E. Trap Pond Road will turn left on Whaleys Corner Road, right on Rt. 9 Georgetown Lewes Highway, right on Substation Road back to E. Trap Pond Road.
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Senator Hocker and I had an exciting morning prior to heading up to Dover celebrating economic growth and public safety in the town of Millsboro.
Photo 1: We joined Preston Automotive Group and others at the ground breaking ceremony for their new Ford dealership just off of RT 113.
Photo 2: The Town of Millsboro held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new police department facility.
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Prayers to all the victims in Baltimore and to all the First Responders who were the first on scene and to those who are continuing the rescue and recovery efforts
#BaltimoreStrong
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Thank you to everyone who endured the heavy rain and joined State Representative Valerie Jones Giltner and me Saturday morning! We discussed a number of topics ranging from education to healthcare facilities. Some highlights:
- Efforts to improve discipline in the public school system
- The electric vehicle mandate and additional concerns surrounding it
- House Bill 350 and the potentially destructive impact it will have on Delaware's healthcare industry
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REMINDER: Representative Jones-Giltner and I will be hosting our next constituent coffee this Saturday, March 23rd, at Ocean Grill in Long Neck beginning at 9:00 a.m. We hope to see you there!
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Op-ed: ‘Lawful energy’ needs to continue in Delaware
In the nationwide campaign by public officials and trial attorneys to carry out climate lawsuits against energy producers, a significant development has taken place here in Delaware.
On January 9, a Delaware state court judge issued a major setback to the state Attorney General’s misguided crusade to punish lawful commercial activity outside our state’s borders. In a recent court order, Delaware Superior Court Judge Mary Johnston wrote “claims in this case seeking damages for injuries resulting from out-of-state or global greenhouse emissions and interstate pollution, are pre-empted by the Clean Air Act. Thus, these claims are beyond the limits of Delaware common law.”
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During the lengthy debate on Permit to Purchase yesterday afternoon, I had the opportunity to question Everytown for Gun Safety's legal counsel, Samuel Levy. During this discussion, he stated that mere probable cause, without due process, was enough to deny you of your constitutional right to keep and bear arms. This raised some eyebrows, to say the least.
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NEWS: Senate Republican Leadership Issues Statement Regarding Passage of Permit to Purchase
DOVER, DE - Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) and Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) issued the below statement following the passage of Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2, as amended (SS 1 for SB 2).
“This afternoon, the Delaware State Senate engaged in a lengthy debate regarding SS 1 for SB 2, as amended. Our caucus offered 13 amendments during the discussion, all of which were deemed “unfriendly” by the Senate Majority. These amendments included language that would clarify no firearm registry could be implemented, require prompt issuance of a permit if certain criteria were met, allow for a longer period in which individuals could acquire legal counsel should a permit be denied, and more.
“We are disappointed that none of the common sense amendments presented passed. We are confident, however, whether the legislation was further amended today or not, the judicial system will find the permit to purchase law unconstitutional.”
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The Delaware Department of Transportation announces there will be shoulder closures and possible intermittent lane closures for the installation of RR crossing monitoring systems.
WHEN: 9 AM to 3PM starting on Monday, March 11th through the end of April.
WHERE: Zoar Road at the Railroad Crossing, Georgetown
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