A bill dealing with discrimination and housing will become law. (Photo by Andrey Sayfutdinov/iStocky Getty Images)

Affordable housing discrimination bill debated, but passes

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Most of the bills flew through the House on the final day of Delaware’s 2024 legislative session, but one dealing with affordable housing was met with resistance before passing.  Senate Bill 293, sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, D-Wilmington, revises both the Delaware Fair Housing Act and Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to repeal the exemption to discrimination based on …

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Districts may get financial relief for minor school capital projects

Jarek RutzDelaware Live, Education, Headlines, Milford-live, Town Square Live

Poorer Delaware school districts could soon see a drop in their financial burdens for minor school capital projects. Senate Bill 293, which would change the funding formula used by the state, passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday. It will now head to the House Education Committee for a hearing. The bill addresses the responsibility of school districts to match state-appropriated minor …