Human composting legislation considered in Delaware
April 16, 2021
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DOVER, Del. (AP) Democratic lawmakers in Delaware have introduced a measure that would allow composting of human bodies as an alternative to burial or cremation.
The bill introduced Thursday would permit a practice that is called “natural organic reduction” but also referred to as “human composting.”
The process involves putting a body into a large tank that also holds straw, wood chips or other natural materials for about 30 days. The human remains and organic materials would mix with warm air and be periodically turned until the body is reduced to a soil-like material that can then be given to the dead person’s family.
Boy Scouts victims committee says claims worth $103 billion
RANDALL CHASE, Associated Press
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DOVER, Del. (AP) The official committee representing child sex abuse victims in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy is asking a judge for permission to file its own reorganization plan, saying the plan proposed by the BSA falls woefully short of fairly compensating abuse victims while shielding local Boy Scouts councils and sponsoring organizations from liability.
The official tort claimants committee filed a motion late last week objecting to the BSA’s request for the court to extend the period in which the Boy Scouts have exclusive rights to file and solicit votes on a reorganization plan.
State expands eligibility for coronavirus vaccine this week
April 4, 2021
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DOVER, Del. (AP) All Delawareans above the age of 16 will soon become eligible to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine.
The Delaware State News reports that the expanded eligibility begins on Tuesday.
People can sign up for the state’s waiting list at vaccinerequest.delaware.gov.
The state has fully-vaccinated more 174,000 people, according to the Delaware Division of Public Health. That s more than 17% of Delaware s total population.
At the same time, Delaware has administered nearly half a million vaccine doses. Top Picks In Shopping
Democrat gun bills clear Delaware Senate, head to House
RANDALL CHASE, Associated Press
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DOVER, Del. (AP) The Delaware Senate has approved Democratic proposals to outlaw high-capacity magazines and require anyone wanting to buy a handgun to first take a training course, be fingerprinted and obtain a permit from the state.
The bills passed the Democrat-controlled chamber Thursday with no GOP support. They now go to the Democrat-led House for consideration after the legislature’s two-week Easter break.
Supporters of the proposals contend that they will help reduce gun homicides, suicides and violent crime.
Sen. Elizabeth Lockman, D-Wilmington, is the chief sponsor of the permit bill. She said it does not infringe on the right to own a gun and will “bolster a culture of responsible gun ownership and keep handguns away from criminals.”
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