Ep. 35 - 153rd General Assembly Wrap Up

Deanna and Matt sit down with three of the newest members elected to serve in the Senate and House Republican caucuses: Senator Emily Thompson, Representative Morgan Hudson, and Representative Carlie Carey. The conversation offers a look at their lives outside of Legislative Hall, what inspired them to seek public office, and what they hope to accomplish during their first terms.

Senators Pettyjohn & Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss the long evening at Legislative Hall on June 30th, and give an overview of various pieces of legislation that passed, didn't pass, and what we could see next year when the 154th General Assembly convenes in January.

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss the nearly complete Bond and Grant-in-Aid bills, including some concerns Republican members raised in each of the two committees this week, both about the substance and process.

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss updates on the Skip the Stuff Act, SB 249, and a resolution honoring our nation's 250th birthday is deemed too controversial by the Democrats in the House of Representatives.Link to SCR 250: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143553

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss Republican-sponsored legislation that advanced through the Senate this week and various bills in the House of Representatives our caucus is keeping an eye on.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, Matt, and Blake discuss the long night of session from this past Thursday that featured extensive debate on SB 272 and SB 300. Could this be a preview of what's to come in June? They also provide insight on various bills including the pros and cons of HB 440, which would have proposed changes to the Delaware Constitution be considered through a statewide referendum.

Senators Pettyjohn & Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss two concerning pieces of legislation making their way through the General Assembly, Senate Bill 249 and House Bill 375. SB 249 passed the Senate this week and HB 375 cleared the House Health Committee last week and is now assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss two Republican bills that would provide state level tax exemptions on overtime and tips, SB 300 which implements a gun registry system, and updates on a various pieces of legislation touched on in previous episodes.

Senator Pettyjohn, Senator Buckson, and Deanna sit down with special guest Brian DiSabatino for a conversation about Delaware's economy, his business experience, and more.

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss how HB 135 and SB 249 together will greatly harm those they're seeking to help, Governor Meyer's executive order and how it is a cure in search of a problem, the status of Senator Hocker's bill to remove Delaware from RGGI, and much more.