A nearly $10.8 million advance to a struggling school district drew numerous questions from lawmakers Monday but was ultimately approved by the Controlling Board .
Sen. Bob Hackett (R-London) said the amendment removes the prohibits the Division of Securities from exercising any enforcement power due to any noncompliance or partial compliance with any state requirement that is inconsistent with, or more stringent or burdensome than, federal law.
Lawmakers expressed concern for the health of firefighters on Monday as they asked how the Bureau of Workers Compensation was working to support first responders.
Republican members of the Controlling Board on Monday questioned the Department of Natural Resources' land acquisition strategy following the agency's request to purchase three parcels from conservancies at the same cost acquired just a few years prior.
After the Controlling Board approved another advanced State Share of Instruction payment to Eastern Gateway Community College, Sen. Jerry Cirino hinted at upcoming changes at the financially embattled institution.
A plan limiting dental insurance charges for non-covered services cleared the Senate Wednesday, although not without bipartisan opposition.