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State Reps. Danny Short and Tim Dukes reflect on the past Session by briefly answer three questions about the recently concluded 2026 legislative session:
Earlier this week, Delaware became the seventh state to establish a surgeon general. Governor Matt Meyer created the new post via executive order and appointed Dr. Neil Hockstein to the position. Dr. Hockstein is a physician and surgeon specializing in […]
The Nylon Capital Shopping Center redevelopment in Seaford has taken a major step forward with the official opening of The Mill at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Wednesday afternoon. About 150 people, including city and state officials and members of […]
Unveiled Friday (7/17) afternoon, the state’s newest historical marker honors the site of Greenwood School 222-C, which served African American children during the era of segregated education. Built in 1922 with support from philanthropist Pierre S. du Pont, the school […]
A bill to allow the victims of child sexual abuse to sue their abusers, regardless of when the acts took place, failed to clear the legislature despite overwhelming bipartisan support. House Bill 75 sought to remove the civil statute of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Earlier this week, Delaware became the seventh state to establish a surgeon general. Governor Matt Meyer created the new post via executive order and appointed Dr. Neil Hockstein to the position. Dr. Hockstein is a physician and surgeon specializing in […]
The Nylon Capital Shopping Center redevelopment in Seaford has taken a major step forward with the official opening of The Mill at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Wednesday afternoon. About 150 people, including city and state officials and members of […]
Unveiled Friday (7/17) afternoon, the state’s newest historical marker honors the site of Greenwood School 222-C, which served African American children during the era of segregated education. Built in 1922 with support from philanthropist Pierre S. du Pont, the school […]
On Tuesday, Governor Matt Meyer exercised his line-item veto authority to remove a $35 million appropriation for the proposed Legislative Hall expansion project from the FY 2027 Capital Budget (Bond Bill). The action sparked renewed debate over the need for […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
For Immediate Release: January 28, 2026For More Information, Contact: Joseph Fulgham, 302-744-4184 A bill introduced in the Delaware General Assembly this week seeks to break new ground in the Right-to-Repair movement. The Delaware Marine Equipment Right to Repair Act (House […]
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 U.S. Bureau of Labor recently released labor statistics that continue a trend of rising unemployment in The First State in 2025. Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment data for September–the issuance of which was delayed by the federal government shutdown–showed a […]
By Dr. Jeff Hilovsky, State Representative, District 4 The world is changing nearly faster than we can react. Education in Delaware can lead the way by wisely incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into classrooms now. Education must change, as the centuries-old […]
By State Rep. Danny Short The State of Delaware has a monkey on its back, and I have a front row seat to watch the troubling signs of withdrawal as it risks not getting its fix. I’m a member of […]
A bill to allow the victims of child sexual abuse to sue their abusers, regardless of when the acts took place, failed to clear the legislature despite overwhelming bipartisan support. House Bill 75 sought to remove the civil statute of […]
A bill that would expand the scope of medical authority for Delaware pharmacists is heading to the governor for his signature, despite concerns from House Republicans that the move could inadvertently endanger public health. Proponents say Senate Bill 320 (as […]
On Tuesday night, the House of Representatives refused to approve the first leg of a proposed constitutional amendment on marriage. Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100 seeks to add marriage as a fundamental right in the state constitution, “that […]
Joseph Fulgham, Director of Policy and Communications,Delaware House of Representatives Republican Caucus Earlier this week, the House passed legislation requiring electric utilities to establish separate, higher rates for commercial facilities that use large amounts of energy. While this bill addresses […]