Rich Collins

“Safe Schools Sentry Act” Seeks to Expand School Security Options

Sen. Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) and House Republican Whip Jeff Spiegelman (R-Clayton) are sponsoring a new measure to improve school safety. Senate Bill 304, a.k.a. the “Safe Schools Sentry Act,” would provide private schools with tools to enhance campus safety […]

Measure Seeks to Protect First Responders from Harassment, Interference

Sen. Eric Buckson (R–South Dover) and House Republican Leader Tim Dukes (R–Laurel) are sponsoring new legislation to strengthen protections for Delaware’s first responders performing their duties. The legislation makes it a Class A misdemeanor for an individual to cross a […]

Another State House Member Will Not Return

State Rep. Debra Heffernan (D-Bellefonte, Edgemoor) announced on Thursday that she will not seek reelection to her 6th District seat in northern New Castle County. Her decision will mark the end of her 16-year tenure in the House of Representatives. […]

High Court Ruling Could Impact Delaware Sexual Orientation Counseling Law

A decision handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) this week could spell trouble for a controversial law enacted in Delaware eight years ago. The case of Chiles v. Salazar dealt with a Colorado law banning so-called “conversion therapy” […]