Michael Smith

Pace of Action Speeds Up as Days Grow Short

With only seven scheduled legislative days left before the 153rd General Assembly adjourns at the end of the month, the sense of urgency is quickening the pace at which bills are moving through the legislature. With this being the second […]

Corporate Fee Hikes, Corn Masa Flour Mandate, and Film Production Tax Credit Among New Bills Filed this Week

Following the Easter Break, lawmakers will return to Legislative Hall on Tuesday to resume action. In anticipation of that work, 26 new bills were filed yesterday. Here is a summary of a few noteworthy measures: House Bill 337 — This […]

Delaware Educator Protections Strengthened Through New Legislative Bills

Two bills introduced in the General Assembly this week by State Rep. Michael Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley) and State Sen. Eric Buckson (R-Dover South) seek to support Delaware educators and improve classroom environments. “We cannot lose sight of the people […]

Bill Seeking to Change Delaware’s Primary Election System Advances

A proposal that would fundamentally shift how Delaware conducts primary elections has cleared a House committee. Sponsored by State Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley), House Bill 188 would allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections. When multiple candidates […]