February 16, 2026 Sen. Bryant Richardson This is the final part of the discussion on the hearing for Senate Bill 215, the Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act, for now at least. I’ve been trying for three General Assembly sessions to pass a Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act. A poll last year by The New York Times found that 79% of Americans believe men should be barred from competing in women’s sports. The breakdown includes 94% of Republican respondents, 64% of Independent voters and 6

February 13, 2026 Maggie Reynolds, Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? Charging individuals with loitering and solicitation violations has been a hot button topic across Delaware in recent years. When Attorney General Kathy Jennings mentioned at her department’s Joint Finance Committee hearing an updated loitering and solicitation bill that her office has written, a number of legislators took issue with the fact that they had not been informed of the proposed legisla

February 13, 2026 State of Delaware, House Republican Caucus Ground could be broken as early as next month on a project aimed at addressing the chronic parking shortage around Legislative Hall in Dover.   Earlier this week, the Legislative Building Committee received an update on the $23 million initiative. If construction begins on schedule, the multi-story garage — to be built on land southeast of Legislative Hall — is expected to be completed by Labor Day 2027.   The new f

February 12, 2026 ChristianaCare has submitted its formal intent to the Delaware Health Resources Board to build a new health campus in Georgetown, part of an $865 million investment strategy to expand care across Delaware. The planned 42,000-sq.-ft. campus will include primary and specialty outpatient services, behavioral health care, a neighborhood hospital with emergency and inpatient beds, and aim to reduce travel burdens for Sussex County’s growing population. The facili

February 2026 BRIDGEVILLE, De — Delaware Gov. Matthew Meyer has proclaimed February 2026 as “RAPA Scrapple Centennial Month,” recognizing the 100th anniversary of RAPA Scrapple and its longstanding role in Delaware’s culinary heritage. Founded in 1926 in Bridgeville, RAPA Scrapple was established by brothers Ralph and Paul Adams, whose initials formed the name RAPA. The company has since grown into the leading scrapple producer in the United States, while continuing to use th

February 6, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Dear Fellow Delaware Republicans, As we build momentum toward the critical 2026 midterm elections, it’s essential we confront the stark realities facing our nation. The American Dream—that timeless promise of opportunity through meritocracy, hard work, quality education, affordable homes, a happy nuclear family, healthy living, and law and order—is under siege. Democrats, once a party that shared many of our co

February 4, 2026 Senator Bryant Richardson A hearing on Senate Bill 215, the Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act, was held Wednesday, Jan. 28.   I will be writing about what took place for the next two or three weeks. There is a lot to cover.   This week I will be sharing profiles of the well-qualified witnesses who spoke in favor of the bill.    I will also be sharing the subtle threat that came from someone who signed up to speak on line against the bill and against me.   A poll

The Blue Line Network to hold an event in Georgetown on Sunday (February 8th) in honor of slain DSP Cpl/1 Snook. February 8, 2026 8:30 - 3:00 PM Georgetown Division of Motor Vehicle 23737 Dupont Blvd. Georgetown, DE 19947 This will be a drive-thru event where attendees may receive a free memorial sticker placed on their vehicle in honor of Cpl. Snook. Donation opportunities will also be available to help support the Snook family.

Januray 5, 2026 The Division of Small Business (DSB) DSB will hold a webinar on Feb. 18th at 12:30 p.m. for information about the Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program. Register at de.gov/foodgrant . The program opens Feb. 20, 2026. The goal is to increase access to healthy, affordable foods in food deserts as well as areas at risk of becoming food deserts in Delaware. A total of $700,000 in grant funding is available to Delaware farmers; small, comm

February 4, 2026 Delaware Public Media | By Tom Byrne Delaware’s Department of National Resources and Environmental Control has deemed Project Washington - the six-million-square foot project planned near Delaware City - prohibited under Delaware’s the Coastal Zone Act, which governs large industrial construction along the Delaware coast. The massive data center proposal in New Castle County is dealt a significant blow. Delaware’s Department of National Resources and Environm

February 3, 2026 Shannon Tiberi Directly from Tuesday's Joint Finance Committee. -9.7% - Corporate Income Tax (DExit) 2% - Realty Transfer Tax (High foreclosure/low sales) T he highest growth other than dividends and interest? The revenue our State collects from your paycheck. Meanwhile we draw our attention to the line graph demonstrating in the clearest view how the last three years have been anything but responsible budgets as our spending outpaced our revenue. This is why

Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force of the Delaware General Assembly will meet on Monday, February 9, from 9-12   in hybrid format.  You can join the hearing by zoom. They will be in the House Hearing Room in Legislative Hall. Those joining via zoom can register here.  Panelists joining via Zoom will have their own link sent automatically. The agenda and supplemental documents are attached. The documents can also be found on the Task Force webpage  and in our google drive

Delmarva Power has announced the expansion of the Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund in collaboration with local nonprofit partners. An additional $500,000 will be added to the existing fund supporting customers across Delaware and Maryland. The additional contribution comes from Delmarva Power’s parent company Exelon and brings Delmarva Power’s direct customer assistance efforts to address energy affordability to $6.5 million in the past year.   "Rising costs are putting re

January 27, 2026 The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is updating our operational hours to better serve both our customers and employees. Effective Monday, February 2, 2026, DMV will close to the public 30 minutes earlier to allow sufficient time for end-of-day processing and other required procedures.  Our updated hours will be: Monday               8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday                8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday         11:00 AM – 6:30 PM Thursday        

January 25, 2026 by Pat Droney, Law Enforcement Today, Editorial DOVER, DE - The Trump administration has had it with sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to give Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) a modicum of assistance with enforcing the country’s immigration laws. Now, the administration has warned sanctuary cities and states that beginning Feb. 1, the money well is going to go dry. Apparently, that has caused Delaware lawmakers to soil themselves.  Just as states

January 27, 2026 Nandi Gamble, Delaware Family Policy Council House Bill 272 claims to mirror the federal FACE Act, which was enacted in 1994 under President Bill Clinton to penalize violence against abortion clinics and houses of worship.  However, the FACE Act enacts civil penalties against conduct, not speech . HB 272 would criminalize any “intent to discourage” individuals entering abortion clinics, which could include actions as simple as prayer or conversation about

January 26, 2026 by Karl Baker, Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? Government works best when its citizens are knowledgeable and engaged. Delaware’s government has scores of commissions, working groups, agencies and legislative committees. All must hold meetings that are open to the public. Below we highlight a few of those meetings that are happening this week. House of Representatives to consider ban on private detention centers  House and Senate energy committees

January 26, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Dear Fellow Delaware Republicans,   As State Chair of the Delaware Republican Party, I am deeply troubled by the recent events in Minnesota that expose the dangerous lengths to which Democrats will go to undermine federal law enforcement. Independent journalist Cam Higby infiltrated Signal group chats revealing top Democrats, including Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former staffers from Gov. Tim Wa

January 23, 2026 by Deanna Smith Killen Last year, I wrote an opinion piece about biological boys competing on girls' sports teams. I knew the op-ed would invite strong opinions, but what I didn't expect was how many people would reach out asking how they could help. This Wednesday, the "Fairness in Girls' Sports" bill (SB 215) will be heard in the Senate Education Committee at 1:00 p.m. If you believe, like I do, that fairness is not discrimination and that girls have fough

January 23, 2026 Governor Matthew Meyer has signed a State of Emergency at 5:00 p.m. Friday, in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern. The State of Emergency will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and will allow for the mobilization of statewide resources needed to prepare for and respond to this storm, including the activation of the Delaware National Guard. "Delawareans should always feel secure in their communities, especially during severe winter weather,