Lawmakers are expected to work on the 2021 policy bill, a vote to advance the measure scheduled for 1 30 p. M. Eastern. Now, live to the senate floor on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father in heaven, we sing of your steadfast love and proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. Make us one nation, truly wise, with righteousness exalting us in due season. Today, inspire our lawmakers to walk in the light of your countenance. Abide with them so that your wisdom will influence each decision they make. Keep them from evil so that they will not be brought to grief, enabling them to avoid the pitfalls that lead to ruin. Empower them to glorify you in all they think, say, and do. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the repu
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Environmental initiatives. [ applause ] governor, i would like to welcome you and look forward to what you have to say in the state of the state. Thank you, mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor long, mr. Speaker, mr. President pro tim, members of the 150th General Assembly, members of my cabinet, distinguished members of the judiciary, invited guests and my fellow delawarians, thank you, mr. Speaker, for inviting me today. Its a great privilege, and its great to be here with all of you. Before i get started, a point of personal privilege, if i may. Were joined today by my beautiful mother ann carney. [ applause ] she always gets the loudest applause. I told her that at least there would be one person in the chamber who would be cheering for me. Not bad. She raised nine children and taught school for 30 years and is here with us today, and she will be leading the applause so keep your eye on her. Mom is here with my brothers mike and joe. Joes wife gail, my brotherinlaw who you all know bre
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