Supported Legislation

LEGISLATION PROTECTING RESIDENTS’ HEALTH INSURANCE SIGNED INTO LAW

Sep 1st, 2010 | By DMS | Category: From Darryl, Supported Legislation

DOVER – Governor Jack A. Markell signed legislation on Monday afternoon that will help protect residents from losing their insurance and prevent medical discount plans from being misrepresented as insurance.
Sponsored by Rep. Darryl M. Scott, House Bill 420 provides consumer protections from insurance companies canceling their healthcare policy. Currently, when a person files a claim, [...]



Senate committee approves DSU scholarship bill, Chamber will vote on legislation during one-day special session

Aug 12th, 2010 | By DMS | Category: Education, From Darryl, Supported Legislation

By Doug Denison, Staff Writer
Dover Post
Posted Aug 11, 2010 @ 05:50 PM

Dover, Del. —

A plan that would provide Delaware high school graduates with scholarships to attend Delaware State University cleared a Senate committee Aug. 11, paving the way for its passage in a special one-day legislative session slated for next month.
The [...]



Delaware House passes Delaware State University scholarship program

Jul 8th, 2010 | By DMS | Category: Education, Supported Legislation

Delaware House passes Delaware State University scholarship program
The News Journal • July 1, 2010

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DOVER — Legislation to create a scholarship program for high-achieving students to attend Delaware State University passed the House on Wednesday night and was sent to the Senate for consideration.

House Bill 399, sponsored by Rep. Darryl Scott, [...]



Governor Markell signs cell phone driving ban legislation

Jul 8th, 2010 | By DMS | Category: Events, Supported Legislation, Uncategorized


Senate will work scholarship bill in special session

Jul 8th, 2010 | By DMS | Category: Education, Supported Legislation

DeLuca bows to criticism after killing legislation

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By Doug Denison, Staff Writer
Dover Post
Posted Jul 06, 2010 @ 12:36 PM

Dover, Del. —

After killing a bill that would have set up a state scholarship program for students attending Delaware State University, the leader of the state Senate now says the chamber will [...]



Some Food for Thought…

Jun 15th, 2010 | By DMS | Category: Education, Supported Legislation

Proposed bill would fund program for public and charter schools to provide free breakast to all students.



Dr. Earl Bradley abuse case spurs legislation

Jun 15th, 2010 | By DMS | Category: Healthcare, Supported Legislation

By GINGER GIBSON • The News Journal • June 10, 2010
DOVER — A seven-bill package addressing shortcomings uncovered in the investigation of Dr. Earl B. Bradley, the Lewes pediatrician accused of sexually abusing 103 patients, was unveiled Wednesday.
The proposals, drafted by the governor’s and attorney general’s offices, include measures that would increase the power of [...]



Scott bill would create SEED-type scholarship for DSU

May 12th, 2010 | By DMS | Category: Education, Supported Legislation, Tweets

Awards would be available to in-state grads for bachelor’s degrees

By Doug Denison, Staff Writer Dover Post
Posted May 06, 2010 @ 08:20 PM

Dover, Del. —

Dover Democratic Rep. Darryl Scott introduced a bill in the House May 6 that would provide scholarships to in-state high school graduates who attend Delaware State University.
The [...]



Drivers Dismiss Risks of Multitasking on the Road

May 10th, 2010 | By DMS | Category: Supported Legislation, Uncategorized

By MATT RICHTEL, NY Times
Extensive research shows the dangers of distracted driving. But drivers increasingly text and drive, even as they worry about the dangers of others doing it.
Mr. Hill was so engrossed in the call that he ran a red light and didn’t notice Linda Doyle’s small sport utility [...]



Bill would establish new Delaware State University scholarship program

May 9th, 2010 | By DMS | Category: Campaign News, Education, From Darryl, Supported Legislation

The News Journal • May 7, 2010//
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DOVER — Legislation to create a scholarship program for high-achieving students to attend Delaware State University was introduced in the House  on Thursday.
House Bill 399, sponsored by Rep. Darryl Scott, D-Dover North, would create the Inspire Scholarship Program.
It [...]