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Joint Finance Hearing Snapshots

February 13, 2026
Delaware Legislative Hall's East Entrance in black and white.

The following informational slides are from state agencies that made presentations to the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee this week.

The Delaware Criminal Justice Information System

The Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS) manages and maintains all the state’s criminal justice databases and supplies that information primarily to state agencies and the court system.

DELJIS graphic from their Joint Finance hearing showing report summary from 2025.
Law Enforcement report summary for 2025 reflecting the total incidents, traffic related incidents , impaired driving incidents, and other enforcement related incidents.

DELJIS complete presentation here.

The Delaware Department of Correction

The Delaware Department of Correction operates the state’s prison system and is responsible for managing the inmate population, including healthcare, rehabilitation, and reentry programs.

Department of Corrections budget graphic with details in caption.
Two pie charts from Department of Corrections’ Joint Finance briefing showing correctional officer vacancies declined from 19% in September 2023 to 9.5% in February 2026.

Department of Correction’s complete presentation here.

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ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD (week 2)

A continuing feature: Looking at bills supported by House Republicans during the 153rd General Assembly that did not become law…but probably should have Bills for Tax Breaks on Overtime Pay and Tips Killed by House and Senate Democrats Two bills […]

ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD (week 2)

Direct-to-Consumer Wine Sales Law Takes Effect Tomorrow

AUGUST 14, 2026 — Tomorrow, Delaware will shed a dubious distinction as a new law takes effect, allowing some wine producers to ship their products directly to Delawareans. Delaware had been one of only two states in the nation that […]

Direct-to-Consumer Wine Sales Law Takes Effect Tomorrow

Direct-to-Consumer Wine Sales Law Takes Effect Tomorrow

AUGUST 14, 2026 — Tomorrow, Delaware will shed a dubious distinction as a new law takes effect, allowing some wine producers to ship their products directly to Delawareans. Delaware had been one of only two states in the nation that […]

Direct-to-Consumer Wine Sales Law Takes Effect Tomorrow

New Law Expands Hunting Opportunities in Delaware

The Statute Also Broadens Ammunition Allowed for Deer Hunting For Immediate Release: June 17, 2026 For More Information: Joseph Fulgham, 302-744-4184 A bill recently signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer expands hunting in the First State by removing restrictions […]

State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky Not Seeking Reelection

For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 7, 2026For More Information: Joseph Fulgham, 302-744-4184 State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R-Long Neck, Oak Orchard) announced today that he will not seek reelection this fall. The two-term legislator said his decision was mainly motivated by […]

State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky Not Seeking Reelection

ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD (week 2)

A continuing feature: Looking at bills supported by House Republicans during the 153rd General Assembly that did not become law…but probably should have Bills for Tax Breaks on Overtime Pay and Tips Killed by House and Senate Democrats Two bills […]

ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD (week 2)

Voting Reforms, Protections Highly Selective

By J. FulghamDirector of Policy & CommunicationsDelaware House of RepresentativesRepublican Caucus Governor Matt Meyer on Thursday signed the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act (HB 444), ostensibly to establish a system of state-level voting rights protections. Introduced during the final […]

Voting Reforms, Protections Highly Selective

ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD

A continuing feature looking at bills supported by House Republicans during the 153rd General Assembly that did not become law…but probably should have. Two bills introduced earlier this year by State Rep. Michael Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley) and State Sen. […]

ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD

The Road to Equity: Delaware’s Property Reassessment Crisis

by Rep. Mike Smith For the first time in over 40 years, Delaware underwent a comprehensive statewide property reassessment. This process has understandably caused “sticker shock” and frustration for many. It is essential to clarify that this was not a […]

The Road to Equity: Delaware’s Property Reassessment Crisis

Reflections on the Session Past

State Reps. Danny Short and Tim Dukes reflect on the past Session by briefly answer three questions about the recently concluded 2026 legislative session: Watch the video here. […]

Reflections on the Session Past