March 23, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Dear Fellow Delaware Republicans and Patriots, As your Chairman, I am thrilled to share exciting news this Monday that marks a bold new chapter in our Delaware GOP Rebrand for 2026. Today, we take another decisive step forward in building the powerful conservative coalition our state needs to end one-party Democrat rule and deliver real results for families, freedom, and opportunity across the First State.

March 24, 2026 Senator Hocker has requested that SB 65 be heard in committee on April 15. SB 65 removes Delaware from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative program, ending the carbon credit costs that are built into your electric bill. Through RGGI, Delaware has collected: • $36,900,685 in 2022 • $37,940,266 in 2023 • $57,444,645 in 2024 • $59,646,725 in 2025 We’ve already exceeded our emissions goals, yet costs keep going up. It’s time for relief. Ending RGGI means lower en

March 23, 2026 State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky is featured in a national publication sponsored by the Council for Economic Education ( councilforeconed.org ). The 2026 Survey of the States dedicated an entire page to Rep. Hilovsky's successful effort to make financial literacy education part of Delaware's high school graduation requirements. As detailed in the profile, the education mandated by Rep. Hilovsky's House Bill 203 for all public school students is estimated to provide

March 19, 2026 The founder of the Bryan Allen Stevenson School is the current State Representative for the 20th District, Democrat, Alonna Berry. The following is from Sean Curtis, WBOC GEORGETOWN, Del. - The Delaware State Board of Education has voted to revoke the Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence’s charter, all but guaranteeing the school will now close at the end of the 2025-26 school year. BASSE first opened in 2024 and was placed under formal review twice by t

March 18, 2026 Andrea Durán, WMDT Salisbury, Md. – Millsboro is the friendliest city in Delaware. That’s according to rankings out of the popular neighborhood connection app Nextdoor. For Town Manager, Jamie Burk, the ranking was an honor that reflected the “golden rule” culture many residents and officials try to cultivate within the town. “To be named the friendliest town in Delaware is a huge accomplishment because there are some really great places in Delaware,” he said

March, 17, 2026 The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced Delaware’s statewide deer harvest totals for the 2025-‘26 hunting season as the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife launches a new interactive Game Harvest Dashboard that encourages deer hunters and the public to explore the state’s big game animal data in greater detail. During the recent season, Delaware hunters harvested 16,746 deer, including 11,907 antlerless deer and 4,839 antl

ABOUT | LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE The Leadership Institute’s (LI) mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. The Institute identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. ABOUT | Advanced School of Politics (ASOP) FREE Online Workshop March 18th, 2026 12:00 - 3:00 PM EDT The online workshop is described below. For more information and to Register for thi

March 12, 2026 A proposal that would fundamentally shift how Delaware conducts primary elections has cleared a House committee. Sponsored by State Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley) , House Bill 188 would allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections. When multiple candidates of a single party file to run for an elected office, a primary election determines which one will appear on the general election ballot. In instances where no other candidates fil

March 10, 2026 Mark Fowser, WDEL The cost of healthcare in Delaware is at the center of a new bill due for action in the General Assembly. Senate Bill 1 , according to its supporters, would result in lower premiums across state and commercial plans while addressing a shortage of primary care providers. Implementation of a previous law invested more than $203-million into primary care from 2022 to 2025, according to Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro. "We want to

March 9, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Dear Fellow Delaware Republicans, As we gather our strength and momentum heading into the critical 2026 midterm elections, I want to take a moment this Monday to recognize the dedicated service of one of our party's steadfast leaders: Jim Weldin, who has recently resigned as Vice Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party. Jim's note to the party captures the essence of his lifelong commitment and the optimis

March 1, 2026 Shane Brennan, Delaware Online There has been a lot of statue talk in Wilmington lately. The Caesar Rodney statue, formerly displayed in downtown Wilmington's Rodney Square, will be making its return to the public in Washington D.C. The statue will be displayed among others honoring the country's founders as a part of the 250 year celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The National Park Service reached out to the city, according to Mayor

March 4, 2026 delaware.gov DNREC has announced that sand pumping at the Indian River Inlet will resume later this month as the department begins operating the upgraded Sand Bypass System. The system moves sand across the inlet to nourish beaches and dunes. Visitors should expect temporary closures and restricted access near the inlet while crews stage equipment and piping. The machinery used during bypass operations can be dangerous, so please follow posted safety signage a

March 3, 2026 Brandon Ferguson, Coast TV SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - Six proposed ordinances aimed at reshaping development in Sussex County are expected to be introduced in the coming weeks, following recommendations from the county’s Land Use Reform Working Group. Jill Hicks, a member of the working group, played a direct role in bringing the measures before County Council. “I think we’re off to a really good start,” Hicks said. The six ordinances stem from a broader package of

March 2, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Dear Fellow Republicans and Patriotic Americans, As Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party, I remain profoundly encouraged by the bold and transformative developments unfolding in our nation's foreign policy toward Iran under President Donald J. Trump's steadfast leadership. Just days into Operation Epic Fury , the decisive U.S.-Israeli campaign has delivered a series of resounding victories that undersco

March 1, 2026 An evening of connections and conversation at the Starboard for Next Generation & Current Generation Conservatives The Cornerstone Initiative is designed to engage the next generation of conservative leaders , including young professionals, entrepreneurs, and community builders under 40 who are actively shaping the future of our state.​ Hi everyone, We’re excited to share updated details for the Cornerstone gathering on Friday, March 6th at the Starboard.

February 27, 2026 Delaware State Senate and House Republicans House and Senate energy committee members met in a joint session on Friday (2/27) afternoon to explore the effects of data center construction on jobs, the stability of the regional power grid, economic development, and the price of electricity for ratepayers in the First State. The construction of data centers — structures that house large networks of servers, storage systems, and computing infrastructure — has

February 28, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Republican Party of Delaware President Trump’s Record-Breaking 2026 State of the Union: A Turnaround for the Ages — Democrats Exposed as Prioritizing Illegals Over American Citizens President Donald J. Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in American history on February 24, 2026 — a powerful 1-hour-48-minute testament to one year of transformative conservative leadership. He showcased undeniable results: a secure bor

February 26, 2026 Delaware State Parks are celebrating their 75 th anniversary at the beginning of the 2026 fee season, Sunday, March 1st. Daily entrance fees will remain in effect through Monday, November 30th. DNREC is also rolling out new payment conveniences, including mobile pay via QR codes and routine parking validation tied to daily or annual passes. Surf‑fishing permits—available in one‑ and two‑year options—are currently on sale, with reservations required on sel

February 27, 2026 State House Republican Whip Jeff Spiegelman Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order on Thursday to streamline permitting regulations for certain targeted projects. “For too long, Delawareans have watched essential projects get stuck in red tape that can stretch on for years, driving up costs and stifling progress,” Gov. Meyer said. As stated in a news release issued by the governor's office, "Delaware’s permitting and regulatory review processes p