July 20, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Dear Delaware Patriots, As we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday this year, the Delaware State Fair offers us a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community in the spirit of patriotism, family, and freedom. I am excited to announce that the Delaware Republican Party will once again host a prominent booth at the 2026 Delaware State Fair, running July 23 through August 1 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in

July 20, 2026 State Senator Dave Wilson has officially ENDORSED Dr. Mike Katz for U.S. Senate! Senator Wilson represents communities across southern Kent and northern Sussex Counties, including Representative Districts 20, 30, 33, 36 & 35! Whoa! BIG TIME! "Dr. Mike Katz has earned my confidence, my vote, and my endorsement." — Senator Dave Wilson Delaware needs common-sense leadership, and Dr. Katz is ready to deliver for families, small businesses, and farmers statewide....

July 17, 2026 Delaware State House of Representatives, Republican Caucus State Reps. Danny Short and Tim Dukes briefly answer three questions about the recently concluded 2026 Legislative Session: What was your biggest surprise? What was your biggest disappointment? What was your biggest accomplishment? To view the video, click the photo below.

July 17, 2026 Susan Canfora, Coastal Point State Rep. Rich Collins speaks with some of his constituents at a 2018 event. State Rep. Rich Collins has his heart set on going out to sea, voyaging to New England with his wife, Susie, after retiring from public office. The 77-year-old Millsboro resident and father of three — Kristen, Eric and Karen — and grandfather of five, didn’t seek re-election to represent the 41st District, as he has since 2014, and his term will end in Nove

July 17, 2026 Maggie Reynolds, Spotlight Delaware Several elected and appointed leaders in the small town of Greenwood are pushing to disincorporate the municipality, arguing that it would be cheaper and better to be served by Sussex County. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE PHOTO BY MAGGIE REYNOLDS Why Should Delaware Care? No municipality has been dissolved in Delaware in more than 100 years, but some residents of Greenwood, a small town in Sussex County, are lobbying for such a seismic

July 17, 2026 Delaware State House Republican Caucus The Nylon Capital Shopping Center redevelopment in Seaford has taken a major step forward with the official opening of The Mill at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Wednesday afternoon. About 150 people, including city and state officials and members of the business community, attended the event at the new co-working facility. The 9th Street Development Company, which is spearheading the redevelopment of the 22-acre site,

July 17, 2026 Delaware State Republican House Caucus Earlier this week, Delaware became the seventh state to establish a surgeon general. Governor Matt Meyer created the new post via executive order and appointed Dr. Neil Hockstein to the position. Dr. Hockstein is a physician and surgeon specializing in diagnosing and treating issues associated with the ear, nose, and throat. The surgeon general will serve within the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DH

July 17, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Delaware Democrats, led by Senator Chris Coons and Attorney General Kathy Jennings, continue to oppose common-sense election safeguards, dismissing legitimate concerns about election integrity as a “temper tantrum.” Their resistance leaves Delaware voters without full confidence in our elections. Democrats Block Safeguards: Coons and Jennings have spent years fighting in court against measures to secure elections,

July 17, 2026 Michelle Parsons, MD 38th District & Southern Delaware Republicans The Caesar Rodney Institute has published a timely new article by Nancy Mercante highlighting an extraordinary opportunity for Delaware students—and one that requires action from Governor Matt Meyer to make it happen. The new Federal Education Tax Credit Program could bring approximately $40 million each year to Delaware students through privately funded scholarships. What makes this opportunity

July 14, 2026 On the latest episode of For The Record, Senators Pettyjohn & Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss the long evening at Legislative Hall on June 30th, and give an overview of various pieces of legislation that passed, didn't pass, and what we could see next year when the 154th General Assembly convenes in January. The full episode is now available on Spotify, YouTube, and more! Spotify YouTube

July 10, 2026 Olivia Marble, Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? Delmarva Power is the largest energy provider in the state, serving more than 300,000 customers. Those customers will soon see a modest increase on their electricity bills, but that increase is less than what was originally proposed after mounting political pressure placed on the utility. After months of political pressure over rising electric bills, Delaware energy regulators rebuffed Delmarva Power b

July 10, 2026 In the interest of honoring the original intent of his bill removing the statue of limitations in child sexual abuse lawsuits, Tim makes the tough call to strike the legislation and re-introduce it next year. In the early morning hours of July 1st, during one of the last legislative actions before the 153rd General Assembly adjourned, Tim made the tough call to strike a bill that he has spent years working on with national and local advocates against child abuse

July 9, 2026 by 38th Reporter, 38th District Republican Club Most taxpayers probably don't realize that every July, the Indian River School Board makes one of the most important financial decisions of the year—setting the district's local school property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Unlike a school operating referendum, these annual tax decisions do not require a public vote. Under Delaware law, they are made by your elected School Board. However, taxpayers can—and

July 9, 2026 Julia Mergola, Spotlight Delaware Whether a family can get a spot in a preschool can depend on how it is funded. | PHOTO COURTESY OF UNSPLASH Why Should Delaware Care? Families have said accessing preschool in the First State can be increasingly frustrating with limited access to high-quality centers. Spotlight Delaware breaks down what parents need to know about accessing preschool and how centers are funded. By the end of this summer, 3-year-olds across Delawa

New Rules Include Sunday Hunting for all Game Species and Updates About Chronic Wasting Disease in the State The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has released the 2026/27 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide, which is now available at participating license agents statewide, at the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife’s licensing desk in Dover, and on the de.gov/hunting webpage. Key changes this year include expanded Sunday hunting for all game species an

Team Delaware, Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you are standing on the deck of a warship 250 years ago. The air is thick with smoke. Cannon fire echoes across the sea. The enemy is closing in. The odds are overwhelming. Around you, men wonder whether the fight is already lost. Then comes the demand to surrender. Standing before his crew, Captain John Paul Jones delivers words that would echo through American history: “I have not yet begun to fight.” Those were not th

July 1, 2026 Delaware Senate Republicans The 153rd General Assembly officially adjourned in the early morning hours of July 1 after one of the longest final legislative days in recent memory. By the time lawmakers gaveled out, it was nearly 6:00 a.m. Despite the marathon session, Senate and House Republicans remained focused on advancing practical legislation that supports Delaware families, strengthens our workforce, improves public safety, expands access to healthcare, and

June 24, 2026 State Sen. Bryant Richardson Anyone planning to celebrate the 250th anniversary with fireworks on July 4 needs to be aware of a bill to further regulate their sale and use. Under a bill, the fines for violating the law regulating fireworks will be substantially increased. House Bill 63 passed in the House on March 17 with 38 yes votes and is on the Senate agenda for Tuesday, June 23. (This column was written on Monday, June 22. The bill was passed in the Senate

June 23, 2026 DOVER, DE – The Delaware Republican Party will host its inaugural Republican Leadership Day at Legislative Hall on Thursday, June 25, bringing together Republican candidates, campaign representatives, party leaders, and elected officials from across the First State. The event is designed to provide Republican candidates with an opportunity to engage directly with members of the Delaware General Assembly, strengthen relationships with party leadership, and gain a

June 19, 2026 Delaware House Republican Caucus 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 response to an emergency or disaster, or when such an occurrence is imminent. A State of Emergency can be maintained for up to 30 days and then renewed for an additional 30 days, an unlimi