Episode Notes

With the legislature on spring break, we're taking the time to look at a few bills at different stages -- one that's been introduced but hasn't been voted on yet, one that had a committee hearing, and one that has already passed the Senate and is on its way to the House. Also today, we tell people how to contact their legislators, and what kinds of things they can expect from that relationship.

Timestamps

0:00 - Quick note

1:51 - Intro

6:00 - legislator lookup and absence tracking

15:38 - CASA program funding cuts

19:03 - Lead paint bill

27:00 - School meals bill committee hearing recap

35:40 - Special interview on school meals bills

41:44 - Red 40 ban

55:13 - Closing

Links

Ballotpedia - Comparison of state legislative salaries

2025 Legislative Calendar

Recordings of committee hearings

Rep. Stell Parker Selby still missing from Legislative Hall after months long absence

Announcement of National CASA program's funding termination

Action for Delaware's Children

ADC's Facebook post mentioning Rep Harris

AJC Opinion - Cuts at CDC birth defect center will harm millions

Center for Science in the Public Interest - Synthetic food dyes: Health risks, history, and policy