Insights & Ideas

Every two years, legislators work through the night on June 30th to complete legislation before the two-year General Assembly comes to an end. This is my 11th June 30th and I have never experienced a final session day quite like this. While legislative session started typically, with our list of legislative priorities and questions regarding […]

Today, in acknowledgment of Juneteenth, the DANA Offices are closed. I was happy to see that the Governor of Delaware closed state offices and many agencies and businesses followed suit. It’s come time to have wide acceptance and awareness of this commemoration. If you don’t yet know what Juneteenth is – I recommend you read […]

By Nyia Rennalls, DANA Engagement Manager   I hope all is well with all beings of this world even though objectively, I know many are suffering today. Nonprofits are the first line of duty, standing tall with the most unseen populations in our society: the criminal, the homeless, the veteran, the child, the hungry,  the […]

By Sheila Bravo and Cynthia Pritchard Nonprofits are institutions solely focused on making communities stronger. This is certainly true of our nonprofits in Delaware. In the toughest times, they do the toughest work. Whether is it rebuilding our communities or restoring the well-being of those they serve, when called upon, nonprofits do the work it […]

Remember when we thought April and May were the longest months of this unique year?  Well, in case you were not near your calendar we are at the midpoint of June.  As nonprofits this is a critical time of year, we are watching the state budget process intently given what it means for our organizations’ […]

How is it already June?  It is disorienting to be engaging in the legislative process so common at this time of year, but to be doing so by virtual means. As discussed, it is important to remember that we are all navigating the challenges associated with the public policy process without having in-person contact with […]