As currently written, House Bill 350 will severely harm Delaware's hospitals and our access to healthcare. The legislation passed the House of Representatives last week and will be heard in the Senate Executive Committee this coming Tuesday, May 7th, at 4:00 p.m.
Representative Valerie Jones Giltner, a former critical nurse and healthcare consultant with 40 years of experience, joined me on our caucus's podcast to discuss HB 350 and dangers it presents to our non-profit hospitals.
The episode is out now on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and more! (Link in the comments below)
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Yesterday, Senator Buckson and I joined Director Keeley of the DE Lottery for a tour of the Lottery Offices. It was great to learn more about the lottery's products and the extent of their daily operations.
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My colleagues and I had the pleasure of welcoming Sussex Central High School's state championship wrestling team to Legislative Hall yesterday afternoon! Congratulations to the wrestlers and coaches on this great accomplishment!
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Today, we recognize line workers across the nation for their important work of keeping America's power grid functioning. These brave men and women are often called to work around the clock and service our electric lines during hazardous weather. Thank you for all you do!
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House Bill 1 to House Bill 350 has been released from the House Administration Committee despite overwhelming opposition from healthcare officials, doctors, nurses, and lawmakers.
The legislation, proposed by Democrat House Speaker Valerie Longhurst and Senate Democrat Leader Bryan Townsend, would create the five member Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. This board would have the capacity to require hospitals to adjust spending plans or, if a hospital fails to do so or the plan is viewed as unsatisfactory, be able to impose its own budget plan for said hospital.
As Representative Valerie Jones Giltner and I discussed at our previous constituent coffee meeting, this legislation could possibly destroy Delaware's healthcare industry and hospital systems. Hospitals throughout the state, particularly in Kent and Sussex counties, could go under.
It is vitally important that you make your voice heard and express your opposition to this bill. The concerns of Beebe, Bayhealth, and others were completely ignore during the House Administration Committee hearing last month.
The last thing Delaware needs is political appointees overseeing our healthcare. Visit www.deha.org/Advocacy-Legislation/Act-Now to express your opposition.
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There has been an increase in thefts from vehicles within the town limits of Georgetown. Please take measures to reduce your chances of being victimized. We rely heavily on our community to report these crimes, so that we have a better opportunity to solve them. You can be part of the solution by locking your vehicles and reporting suspicious activity. Reports can be made by dialing 911 or remain anonymous by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
517 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Sussex County in southern Delaware...
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 517 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sharptown, or 10 miles southeast of Hurlock,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Seaford, Millsboro, Laurel, Bridgeville, Sycamore,
Blades, and Bethel.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Photos from Delaware Emergency Management Agency's post
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Here’s a good reminder as we are in the early days of spring.Delaware farmers are hard at work preparing for planting season. This means farming equipment is traveling from field to field on the roads. Drivers must reduce speed and move cautiously near tractors and farm vehicles. You should allow yourself extra time when traveling, especially on backroads, during planting season. Everyone deserves to get home safely!
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Easter is a reminder that God's love knows no bounds. His grace is freely given to all who seek it. May you feel His presence and experience His love this Easter. #netde
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