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 I had the honor of speaking on Sunday, July 5, at Seaford Wesleyan Church (The Ark) on the importance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. I thank Pastor David Kiser for inviting me to speak and Wanda Johnson and Sue Bibb for helping me navigate the technology. I began by saying I like the quote I found online about the mission of the Wesleyan Church. The Wesleyan Church is praying to become a movement, a Kingdom Force ‘unleashed everywhe

July 10, 2026 Delaware State House Republican Caucus It was the best of times for supporters of a measure to increase penalties for people who wantonly damage emergency equipment, but the worst of times for the sponsors of a bill to create a safe zone around working first responders. Senate Bill 232, sponsored by State Sen. Dave Wilson (R-Cedar Creek Hundred) and State Rep. Danny Short (R-Seaford), cleared the Senate in the early morning hours of July 1 and now awaits the gov

July 10, 2026 Delaware State House Republican Caucus Earlier this year, State Rep. Lyndon Yearick (R-Camden, Woodside) introduced House Bill 428, a proposed constitutional amendment to establish a "Crossover Day" in Delaware. Under the amendment, each chamber of the General Assembly would be prohibited from passing bills and sending them to the other chamber (crossing over) after June 20, 10 days before the end of the legislative session. The state's annual funding measures -

July 10, 2026 Delaware State House Republican Caucus On Tuesday, Governor Matt Meyer exercised his line-item veto authority to remove a $35 million appropriation for the proposed Legislative Hall expansion project from the FY 2027 Capital Budget (Bond Bill). The action sparked renewed debate over the need for the proposed expansion and renovation. “Whether it is building and improving our schools, investing in our communities, or finding additional ways to support working fam

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

County administrator: May ruling in US Wind case gives state final say July 10, 2026 Kevin T. Conlon, Cape Gazette Sussex County will abide by state rules for cannabis retail sales following a July 1 vote by the House of Representatives that settled the issue, County Administrator Todd Lawson said July 8. SOURCE: ADOBE STOCK/KYLE Sussex County will abide by state rules for cannabis retail sales following a July 1 vote by the House of Representatives that settled the issue, Co

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 7, 2026 Jennifer Antonik. Delaware Business Times Sussex County is grappling with unprecedented growth and leaders are weighing new land use regulations to help navigate the future. l DBT PHOTO BY JENNIFER ANTONIK & DESIGN BY NATALIE NEWHART GEORGETOWN — Every acre in Sussex County tells a different story. To some, it’s the ideal location for the county’s next neighborhood as builders race to meet demand in Delaware’s fastest-growing county. To others, it’s a family farm

July 2, 2026 Delaware Business Times For years, Delaware has watched neighboring states attract film and television productions while our talented workers, local businesses, and unique communities missed out on the economic opportunities those productions bring. With the creation of a Delaware film tax credit, that is beginning to change. This isn’t simply about Hollywood. It’s about Delaware jobs. When a film or television production comes to a community, it spends money imm

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