On a party-line vote, the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed House Bill 348, a measure that would make changes to a program that uses ratepayer dollars to lower the cost of electric vehicles. House Republicans opposed the proposal. House Republican Caucus Director of Policy & Communications Joe Fulgham explains why. View video here.
So Here’s the Thing…on Changing Delaware’s EV Rebate Program
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ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD (week 4)
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 Seeking to Increase Electricity Supply and Eliminate Needless Expenses Left to Die Several measures sponsored by […]
Confusion Over Solicitation and Political Canvassing Creates Friction, Conflict
With less than six weeks remaining until Election Day, political candidates and their supporters throughout Delaware are actively campaigning, leading to more complaints and confrontations over confusion between solicitation and canvassing. Decades of case law have established Americans’ right to […]
Lawmakers Take Part in Special Event at Historic Site to Commemorate 250th Anniversary of Independence
New Castle’s Old Court House, one of the oldest surviving public buildings in the nation, hosted a special event Thursday commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Delaware’s statehood. On June 15, 1776, the […]
Delaware’s Ghost Gun Law Found to be Unconstitutional
A week after Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation intended to “clean up” Delaware’s ghost gun law, a federal court struck down the original statute as unconstitutional. Enacted in 2021, House Bill 125 generally sought to criminalize the distribution, possession, and […]
Bill Passes House to Allow Young Adults to Serve Beverages They Can’t Legally Consume the
On a split vote, a bill cleared the House of Representatives on Thursday that would allow adults too young to drink alcoholic beverages to be able to mix and serve them. House Bill 195 would lower the age at which […]
Measure Would Establish New Crime and Penalties for Prohibited Activities at Abortion Clinics, Places of Worship
By a margin of nearly 2 to 1, a controversial measure that would create the new crime of “interference with reproductive health services or exercise of religion” has cleared the House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate for […]
Confusion Over Solicitation and Political Canvassing Creates Friction, Conflict
With less than six weeks remaining until Election Day, political candidates and their supporters throughout Delaware are actively campaigning, leading to more complaints and confrontations over confusion between solicitation and canvassing. Decades of case law have established Americans’ right to […]
Lawmakers Take Part in Special Event at Historic Site to Commemorate 250th Anniversary of Independence
New Castle’s Old Court House, one of the oldest surviving public buildings in the nation, hosted a special event Thursday commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Delaware’s statehood. On June 15, 1776, the […]
Delaware’s Ghost Gun Law Found to be Unconstitutional
A week after Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation intended to “clean up” Delaware’s ghost gun law, a federal court struck down the original statute as unconstitutional. Enacted in 2021, House Bill 125 generally sought to criminalize the distribution, possession, and […]
Bill Prompted by Brutal Crime Signed Into Law
A violent assault and abduction of an elderly Seaford woman prompted legislation that was signed into law Wednesday morning during a ceremony in Gov. Matt Meyer’s Legislative Hall office. State Sens. Stephanie Hansen (D-Middletown) & Bryant Richardson (R-Seaford) and State […]
State Rep. Mike Smith Urges Governor Meyer to Opt Delaware into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2026For More Information, Contact: Stephanie Becker (Stephanie.Becker@delaware.gov) or 302-744-4294 DOVER, DE – State Representative Mike Smith officially called on Governor Matt Meyer this week to secure Delaware’s participation in the federal scholarship tax credit program. […]
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 […]
Rep. Hensley announces he will not seek re-election at the end of this term
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: State Rep. Kevin Hensley, 302-744-4171 State Rep. Kevin Hensley (R-Odessa), first elected to the Delaware House of Representatives in 2014, today announced that he will not be seeking another term in November. Citing recent health challenges, Rep. […]
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 […]
ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD (week 4)
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 Seeking to Increase Electricity Supply and Eliminate Needless Expenses Left to Die Several measures sponsored by […]
Task Force Fell Far Short of What Needed to be Done to Secure Delaware’s Future
By State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky The recent report issued by the Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force was profoundly disappointing and does little to ensure our state will be prepared to take advantage of this zero-carbon, dependable power source when it […]
— Zombies in the Hall —
A Continuing Opinion Feature Looking at Bills That Died in the 153rd General Assembly…But May Rise Again. “Skip the Stuff” Seems Likely to be Reanimated in New Session Earlier this month, New Jersey implemented its new Skip the Stuff law, […]
ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD (week 3)
A continuing feature: Looking at bills supported by House Republicans during the 153rd General Assembly that did not become law…but probably should have. Abolishing the Deterrent to Building More Healthcare Capacity In Delaware, state law requires healthcare providers to obtain […]
Bill Prompted by Brutal Crime Signed Into Law
A violent assault and abduction of an elderly Seaford woman prompted legislation that was signed into law Wednesday morning during a ceremony in Gov. Matt Meyer’s Legislative Hall office. State Sens. Stephanie Hansen (D-Middletown) & Bryant Richardson (R-Seaford) and State […]
State Legislators Actively Support Delaware’s Military Veterans and Service Personnel
State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R-Long Neck, Oak Orchard) joined other lawmakers and members of the veteran community at the Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover earlier this week to celebrate a recently enacted tax benefit for veteran pensioners. Sponsored by […]
Three Delaware Farm Families Recognized for Incredible Agricultural Legacy
At the Delaware State Fair yesterday, Governor Matt Meyer and Agriculture Secretary Don Clifton honored three farms as “America 250 Farms,” recognizing the families operating them for surpassing 250 years of continual ownership and operation. The new honor is tied […]
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. […]