May 13, 2026 news.delaware.gov Reservations No Longer Required For Seven Other Beaches Following 2025 Change The popular 3R’s Beach at Delaware Seashore State Park is one of five drive-on beaches that require surf fishing reservations in summer, while DNREC suspended reservations for seven other drive-on beaches in 2025. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that reservations will be r

May 12, 2026 Nick, Stonesifer, Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? For months, local residents have railed against Georgetown leaders as homelessness in the area has burgeoned. A slate of candidates backed by a local citizens group swept in municipal elections this weekend. Georgetown residents elected a new mayor and town council member by wide margins this weekend, a manifestation of the growing disillusion with the current council’s ability to manage homelessness

May 12, 2026 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. Hensley stated that he has decided to not seek re-election. He will complete the remainder of his current term, which ends in November 2026. Rep. Hensley said, “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of the 9th District. I am deeply gra

May 9, 2026 38th District and Southern Delaware Republican Club In a major development, the scheduled May 14 court hearing in the challenge to DNREC’s approval of the coastal construction permit for the US Wind project has been postponed by the Court. Attorneys Jane Brady and Stephani Ballard, representing the Caesar Rodney Institute and other challengers, requested the delay—and the Court agreed. The delay comes because the same legal team is simultaneously engaged in a high

May 8, 2026 Kevin T. Conlon, Cape Gazette A $300 million draft budget for Sussex County's Fiscal Year 2027 holds the tax rate steady while initiating fees to help fund public school expansion projects and increasing support for fire departments. Sussex County Council reviewed the budget at a May 5 meeting. Finance Director Gina Jennings led much of the budget presentation, followed by department heads who explained their proposed spending plans. The budget ordinance will be i

May 5, 2026 Anti-gun Democrat leaders are poised to launch a new double-barreled attack on Delaware’s FFLs (Federal Firearm Licensee) and your right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes. Their goal is to drive every FFL out of Delaware so that you cannot lawfully purchase a gun and to register every firearm purchase. Multiple known and reliable sources have warned both DSSA and the NRA that a veritable anti-gun tsunami is about to crash down on Delaware’s licensed firear

May 6, 2026 Mike Philips, WDEL The Board of Directors of Dell Technologies announced on Monday, May 4, 2026, that they have unanimously approved recommending the company change its corporate domicile from Delaware to Texas. Stockholders will vote on the proposed "redomestication" at the company's 2026 Annual Meeting, scheduled for June 25th. The Board said the proposed redomestication would align Dell Technologies’ state of incorporation with its roots and long-standing cente

May 1, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Yesterday’s landmark 6-3 Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais delivered a powerful affirmation of equal protection under the law and rejected race-based map drawing that divides Americans by skin color. Delaware Republicans stand firmly with the Court’s defense of constitutional principles: fair maps, secure elections, and real voting rights for every citizen—regardless of race. The original Louisian

April 29, 2026 To the Delaware Republican Party and the Delegates of the April 25 Convention, as well as the people of Delaware, I am deeply honored by the confidence you have shown in me during the recent convention, as evidenced by your nomination and endorsement of me as your candidate for Attorney General. For those who were not in attendance, I believe it is important to provide clarity as to what transpired. First, I was not at the convention and did not seek nomination

Many Sussex County elected officials last week toured the construction site of the new Sussex Technical High School, gaining insights into the project, the school, and its future. With an estimated cost of $250 million, the project is the largest public school construction effort in state history. The new three-story complex, being built adjacent to the current campus southwest of Georgetown, will encompass approximately 353,000 square feet of interior space. Construction

April 27, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Dear Fellow Delaware Republicans, Patriots, and Friends of Liberty, This past weekend, the Delaware Republican Party Convention in Dover became a defining moment in our state’s political history. Delegates from Sussex, Kent, and New Castle counties stood shoulder-to-shoulder in a powerful, unified display of resolve. The energy in the room was electric, the purpose crystal clear: we are united, we are organized,

April 27, 2026 SCRC Chair Message Tom Molnar, SCRC Chair All, WOW! What a fantastic convention we had over the weekend. Friday evenings highlight was our keynote speaker, General Michael Flynn. He addressed the future of this Country and how we must never give up the fight to protect our Republic. The take away phrase was “Local Action has a National Effect.” Definitely, words to live by. Delaware Republicans endorsed Dr. Michael Katz as our Candidate to run against curre

April 24, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Delaware Republican Party Ignites Historic Momentum at America 250 Republican Dinner & Convention Patriots Unite This Weekend in Dover to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and Launch the Fight to End One-Party Democrat Rule in 2026 Dover, DE – April 24, 2026 – As America approaches its momentous 250th anniversary, the Delaware Republican Party is proud to host the America 250 Republican Dinner & Convention –

April 17, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party DEMOCRATS PLAYBOOK OF RAW POWER Cover Ups, Blackmail, and Internal Coups Exposed as Swalwell Falls – Delaware Conservatives Must Rise in 2026 to End One Party Rule As Delaware Republicans prepare for the critical 2026 midterms, the latest Democratic self destruction lays bare the truth: the modern Democrat Party serves power, not people. This week, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D CA), a longtime insider and former Californ

April 14, 2026 Kevin T. Conlon, Cape Gazette Sussex County Council decided April 14 to continue challenging a court decision overriding its 2024 vote to deny a permit for an electrical substation project that’s critical to an offshore wind power project. After meeting behind closed doors with their lawyer for nearly an hour, council members returned to session and voted 4-1 to continue the appeal of state legislation that effectively OK’d the substation. Councilwoman Jane Gru

April 13, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Dear Delaware Republicans and Conservative Patriots, Tax Day is just days away — and this year, hardworking Americans have real reason to celebrate. Thanks to President Trump and Congressional Republicans passing the Working Families Tax Cuts (the One Big Beautiful Bill) last summer, average tax refunds are up nearly 11% this filing season — now averaging over $3,500 and climbing toward $3,700 for many famil

State Representative Ron Gray (R-Selbyville) announced this week that he will not seek reelection in November. The seven-term incumbent was first elected in 2012 to represent the people of the 38th District, which includes Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Selbyville, and Ocean View. A professional engineer licensed in three states, Rep. Gray is the Owner of R.E. Gray & Associates Engineering Company and a part-owner and operator of several family businesses. During his 1

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is urging Delawareans not to click on links in suspicious text messages. This latest reminder comes after a new Short Message Service (SMS) phishing scam has surfaced referencing the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. The scam alert states that the recipient has an outstanding traffic violation and instructs them to "click on a link" to pay the amount due by a specific date to avoid the suspension of their vehicle registrat

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has begun a statewide review of drinking water and wastewater systems in manufactured home communities. Many of these communities rely on older or undocumented systems, and the goal is to identify where upgrades or assistance may be needed. With support from federal and state funding, DNREC has identified more than 170 communities for review. Field teams from DNREC’s contractor, Verdantas, began visi