Rich Collins

Three House Republicans Oppose Passage of State Spending Plan

The House of Representatives approved a $6.996 billion General Fund operating budget (Senate Bill 335) on Wednesday evening, but the decision to send the FY 2027 spending plan to the governor was not unanimous. As he has done for several […]

Safeguarding the Public by Checking Unlimited Gubernatorial Power

A measure that seeks to create a legislative check on a governor’s unfettered authority to declare and maintain a State of Emergency has passed the House of Representatives unanimously. At present, a governor can declare a State of Emergency in […]

“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 […]