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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:
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 […]
On Wednesday, Gov. Matt Meyer allowed a disputed school tax bill to become law without his signature, exercising a constitutional option that allows the chief executive to express objections without preventing legislation from taking effect. House Bill 462 authorizes New […]
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. […]
A state report released earlier this week on the feasibility of using small modular nuclear reactors to meet Delaware’s growing demand for electricity indicates that the technology is many years away from being deployed. The Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force […]
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 […]
On Wednesday, Gov. Matt Meyer allowed a disputed school tax bill to become law without his signature, exercising a constitutional option that allows the chief executive to express objections without preventing legislation from taking effect. House Bill 462 authorizes New […]
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. […]
A state report released earlier this week on the feasibility of using small modular nuclear reactors to meet Delaware’s growing demand for electricity indicates that the technology is many years away from being deployed. The Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force […]
Earlier this week, state health officials unveiled plans to use federal grant money to establish four new school-based health centers in Sussex County. The money is a portion of the nearly $157.4 million thus far awarded to Delaware under the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
