Tag: Rich Collins

Governor Signs $6.996 Billion State Operating Budget

Surrounded by legislators, budget officials, and other staff in his ceremonial Legislative Hall office on Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Matt Meyer signed into law a $6.996 billion General Fund operating budget (Senate Bill 335) for the new fiscal year that began […]

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 […]

Delaware Emergency Reform Bill Seeks Limits on State of Emergency Powers

A new reform bill introduced in the State House of Representatives this week would limit the power of Delaware governors to declare and maintain a State of Emergency. State Rep. Rich Collins (R-Millsboro) said his legislation is intended to address […]