Tiffani Amber

A bill moving through the Delaware General Assembly is drawing attention and strong reactions over how labor would be handled on major public construction projects. Senate Bill 241, introduced in late February, would require Project Labor Agreements on certain state-funded construction projects costing $5 million or more. Supporters say the measure would strengthen union labor and help protect workers on major job sites.

DOVER, Del. - A bill moving through the Delaware General Assembly is drawing attention and strong reactions over how labor would be handled on major public construction projects. Senate Bill 241, introduced in late February, would require Project Labor Agreements on certain state-funded construction projects costing $5 million or more. Supporters say the measure would strengthen union labor and help protect workers on major job sites.

DELAWARE- Republican Representative Bryan Shupe last week announced plans to introduce a bill that would make insulin and EpiPens free for Delaware children under 18. The legislation, which has not yet been formally introduced, aims to ease the financial burden of essential medications for families across the state. Many families across Delaware rely on insulin and EpiPens, and neighbors say the cost can be overwhelming.