bail

Republican bill would allow bail denial for firearm offenses

Sam HautGovernment, Headlines

A Republican representative plans to file a bill that would allow bail to be denied to anyone who is carrying a firearm when arrested for committing a felony. Delaware’s Constitution allows people charged with capital offenses to be held without bail when “proof is positive or the presumption great,” which the bill would expand to include people charged with the …

Logan Weaver, gun permit bill

Legislators called traitors, lawbreakers in gun permit debate

Sam HautGovernment, Headlines

More than 35 people, including National Rifle Association members, shooting survivors, libertarians and gun violence activists spoke passionately about a proposed handgun permitting bill Wednesday. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2, sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth Lockman, D-Wilmington, would require a person to acquire a permit before they can purchase a handgun, but exempting active or retired police …

DelawareLive April 30

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – April 30, 2023

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Interchange of I-95, Route 896 to be redone, starting in May Delaware ranked worst for savings rate Culture Bellevue State Park announces summer concerts 42 nights of free music at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Business Veolia work would raise average monthly bill $4.51 Neighbors …