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Senator Carper Co-sponsors Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Address The Housing Affordability Crisis

By First State Times Report | Jul 20, 2023

The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act would expand and strengthen our nation’s most successful affordable housing program

Senator Carper Speaks On Senate Floor On The Nomination Of Xochitl Torres Small For Deputy Secretary Of The U.s. Department Of Agriculture

By First State Times Report | Jul 19, 2023

U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del) spoke on the Senate floor to advocate for the confirmation of Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small to serve as the Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Currently, she is the Under Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development at USDA, and has previously represented New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Senator Carper Calls Attention To Concerns Around Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Record

By First State Times Report | Jul 18, 2023

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s (HSGAC) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) hearing “The PGA-LIV Deal: Implications for the Future of Golf and Saudi Arabia’s Influence in the United States,” U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del), a senior member of the committee and former Ranking Member of the PSI Subcommittee, emphasized concerns about PGA players’ ability to speak freely on Saudi Arabia’s human rights record following the merger with LIV, a Saudi-sponsored golf league.

Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Celebrate Groundbreaking Of Delaware Air National Guard’s Hangar

By First State Times Report | Jul 16, 2023

U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons, U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Delaware Air National Guard’s Fuel Cell and Corrosion Control Hangar for their C-130 aircrafts. They were joined by Major General Michael Berry, Adjutant General of the Delaware National Guard, and Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long.

AG Jennings’ statement on Prehired lawsuit

By First State Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings released the following statement Thursday after the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau and 11 states — including Delaware — announced a lawsuit against tech sales “bootcamp” Prehired, which Jennings previously announced the DOJ was investigating.

Senator Coons, Rep. Blunt Rochester unveil new engine from Piedmont Airlines for Polytech’s aviation maintenance program

By First State Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.) helped unveil a retired DeHavilland Dash-8 engine donation from Piedmont Airlines to the Polytech School of Aviation Maintenance,one of Polytech’s adult education programs, at an event in Dover. They were joined for the announcement by Eric Morgan, CEO of Piedmont Airlines;Kurt Yorgey, Director of Aircraft Maintenance at Piedmont Airlines; and Jeremy McEntire, Assistant Director of Adult Education at Polytech.

Carper, Coons statement on Jennifer Hall’s nomination for U.S. District Court judgeship

By First State Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

The White House announced that Jennifer L. Hall, who was recommended by U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) for a judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, will be nominated for the bench.

Senators Coons, Shaheen introduce legislation to ensure access to capital for small businesses

By First State Times Report | Jul 11, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced legislation to ensure that American small businesses have continuous access to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 loan program, which provides low-cost, fixed-rate, long-term loans for small businesses.

Senators Coons, Wicker to introduce legislation to increase reimbursement during HPAI disease outbreaks

By First State Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) announced the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification (HPAI) Act alongside 11 of their Senate colleagues.

Governor Carney Shares Highlights from Legislative Session

By First State Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor John Carney on Friday reflected on legislative actions taken during the 152nd session of the General Assembly.

Icymi: Senator Carper Urges Irs To Support New Free Tax Filing Tool

By First State Times Report | Jul 8, 2023

In Case You Missed It, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel and Deputy Treasury Secretary Adewale Adeyemo pushing the IRS to simplify the tax filing process and make the new IRS free file tool available to as many taxpayers as feasible in 2024.

Senators Carper, Warren, Representatives Sherman, Porter, And Beyer Lead 99-member Coalition To Applaud Irs Announcement Of New Free Tax Filing Tool

By First State Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

United States Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), alongside Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Katie Porter (D-Calif.) and Don Beyer (D-Va.), led a coalition of 99 Democratic lawmakers in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel and Deputy Treasury Secretary Adewale Adeyemo, applauding the IRS’ announcement of a pilot of a free tax filing tool next year.

What They Are Saying About Senators Carper And Tillis’ Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act

By First State Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

Following the introduction of the Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act by U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), business leaders and health care and trade policy experts have applauded the legislation.

Analysis: Delaware ranked #46 for gun sales in 2022

By First State Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Delaware ranked #46 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 57,656 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

Senators Carper And Tillis Introduce Bill To Strengthen Medical Supply Chains And Boost U.s. Economic Resilience

By First State Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) introduced the Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act, bipartisan legislation that would authorize the President to engage in trade negotiations in order to ensure that critical medical goods and services are delivered safely, swiftly, and efficiently to patients in the United States and around the world.

Governor Carney’s Statement on House Majority Leadership Change

By First State Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on changes in Delaware House of Representatives Majority Leadership.

Senator Carper Statement On The Hunter Biden Investigation

By First State Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) released the below statement following the news of the Justice Department reaching an agreement with Hunter Biden after a five-year investigation:

Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce $750,000 For New Castle County Hope Center

By First State Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons, and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced $750,000 in federal funding to replace a portion of the New Castle County Hope Center’s roof and invest in transportation support.

Governor Carney Signs Package of Roadway Safety Legislation Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Tra

By First State Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

Governor John Carney on Friday joined the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), members of the General Assembly, and advocates to sign a package of legislation designed to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways.

Army Corps Of Engineers Awards Senator Carper With Highest Civilian Honor

By First State Times Report | Jul 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today received the Gold de Fleury Medal for his work to support the mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). Commanding General Scott Spellmon presented the award to Carper at a ceremony that included remarks from Corps officials, U.S. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), and Delaware Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long.

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