September 7, 2026 Maggie Reynolds, Spotlight Delaware Republicans (L-R) Doug Conaway, Jacki Slonin and John Atkins are vying to replace retiring Rep. Rich Collins in the Millsboro area. | PHOTOS COURTESY OF CONAWAY, SLONIN & ATKINS CAMPAIGNS Spotlight Delaware reporter Maggie Reynolds recently spoke with Doug Conaway and Jacki Slonin, who are seeking the Republican nomination for House District 41 in Delaware in the Sept. 15, 2026, primary election. Their opponent, John Atkin

September 3, 2026 Fellow Patriots, September 2nd was the first day of Early Voting for the Delaware Primary Election. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity, for a number of reasons. Reason 1 We never know what the weather will be on Primary Election Day, Sept 15th. With the crazy weather we have been having, one never knows. Reason 2 It's usually less crowded at the polls. Remember, you can vote at any of the 9 Early Voting locations in Sussex County. I

September 1, 2026 Delaware State Republican Caucus Energy demand is growing while the grid is facing increasing pressure. That's why Republicans supported legislation like HB 186, introduced by Representative Kevin Hensley and Senator Brian Pettyjohn, to incentivize the construction of up to three high-efficiency natural gas power plants. Senators Hocker and Pettyjohn are also working with stakeholders on what it would take to bring the Indian River Power Plant back online. W

September 1, 2026 State Senator Bryant Richardson I sincerely believe the Democrats' greatest fear is an informed voter. I think everyone knows this to be true. Our challenge is to decide the best way to present the truth to the voters to win them over to our side. Here is what is happening in the Democrat Party that gives us hope. Governor Matt Meyers’ endorsements that include candidates opposing sitting state senators. The Democratic Socialists of America infiltration of t

August 31, 2026 Republicans added 10 candidates after Aug. 1, including eight during the final week before the deadline; Democrats added two By George D. Rotsch, Editor, Delaware LIVE DOVER, Del. — Delaware’s November ballot became considerably more competitive during August as the Republican Party nominated candidates for 10 offices that otherwise would have lacked a Republican contender. Eight of those nominations were filed during the final week before Delaware’s Sept. 1 d

August 31, 2026 State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky Many Military Veterans Face Struggles After Their Service to the Nation Ends Our nation asks a great deal of those who serve in the military. When they return home, however, some veterans face challenges that can persist long after their service has ended. For too many, those struggles can become a matter of life and death. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently held a Suicide Prevention presentation at American Legion P

August 28, 2026 Melissa Steele, Cape Gazette Third time running against each other Bryan Shupe Age: 41 Hometown: Milford Family: Wife, Sherry; daughter, Evelyn (9); son, Theodore (6) Education: BA in political science, University of Delaware Experience: Small business owner, Fur Baby Pet Resort (15 years); owner, Farmacy Market (three years); local journalist and owner, Milford Live (12 years); mayor of Milford (four years); state representative (eight years) Patrick Smith

August 31, 2026 Karl Baker, Spotlight Delaware Elon Musk featured prominently in several mailers and online ads as part of the Working Families Party's Delaware campaign. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE GRAPHIC Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware campaign finance rules require political organizations to disclose donors so that voters can know who is trying to sway elections. A recent ad blitz from the national Working Families Party is countering messaging from law firms, but it is not i

August 30, 2026 By Dr. Michelle Parsons, District 4, Indian River School Board Member The views expressed are those of the author and do not represent the Indian River School District or the Indian River Board of Education. Michelle Parsons, M.D., IRSD School Board Member I recently received Indian River School District's Academic Assessment Summary, and it is a lot of information, about 70 pages of test scores, trends, schools, grades and student groups. Since many of you ha

August 28, 2026 State of Delaware, House Republican Caucus -- ZOMBIES IN THE HALL -- A CONTINUING OPINION FEATURE LOOKING AT BILLS THAT DIED IN THE 153RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY...BUT MAY RISE AGAIN. Earlier this month, New Jersey implemented its new Skip the Stuff law, requiring restaurants and other food businesses to provide plastic utensils, condiment packets, plastic straws, and other single-use items only when customers specifically request them. Many First State lawmakers hav

August 28, 2026 State of Delaware, House Republican Caucus State Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley) recently called on Gov. Matt Meyer to secure Delaware’s participation in the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program. In a formal letter sent earlier this month, Rep. Smith emphasized that Delaware families deserve the same educational opportunities that residents of 30 other states currently have access to. The program allows individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-fo

August 25, 2026 WDEL A previous candidate for Attorney General and Governor of Delaware is on the general election ballot to run for AG as a Republican. Although the filing deadline was in July, state Republican Party leaders under election law were still able to fill a vacancy on the ballot. Dave Graham is the only declared Republican candidate for Attorney General, and therefore does not face a challenge in the September 15th primary. Graham spoke about his candidacy Tuesda

August 27, 2026 38th District Republican Club How secure are Delaware's elections? According to The Heritage Foundation's Election Integrity Scorecard, Delaware scores just 52 out of 100 and ranks 35th in the country. There are several areas where Delaware receives full credit, but there are also some pretty basic election safeguards that Delaware doesn't have. We think Delaware can do better. And here's the important part: you can tell the Delaware State Board of Elections w

August 26, 2026 Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus Delaware's Renewable Portfolio Standard requires regulated electricity suppliers to obtain an increasing percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. When Delmarva Power cannot meet that requirement, it must make an Alternative Compliance Payment. In 2025 alone, Delmarva Power and its customers made a $14,370,700 payment. Supporters sometimes point out that the ACP may only represent a few dollars on an indivi

August 26, 2026 The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the Delaware hunting season for deer, Canada goose and mourning dove will open on Tuesday, September 1, marking the start of the overall 2026-27 hunting season. For a complete list of season dates and regulations for all species throughout the rest of the season, refer to the annual Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide. Recent legislative and regulatory changes present new opportunities for t

August 26, 2026 State Rep. Bryan Shupe In Delaware, state law requires healthcare providers to obtain government approval to purchase some types of major equipment, expand bed capacity, or open new facilities. This authorization is issued as a Certificate of Public Review (CPR), sometimes referred to as a Certificate of Need (CON), by the Delaware Health Resources Board. House Bill 318, sponsored by State Rep. Bryan Shupe (R-Milford South, Ellendale, Lincoln), would abolish

August 25, 2026 State Senator Bryant Richardson Last week I mentioned my reappointment as a member of the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium. This week I have a new appointment to discuss. I will be serving as a member of the Property Tax Relief & Modernization Working Group. Some of the other members of the Group are Senator Russell Huxtable and Janelle Cornwell, AICP, DE League of Local Governments Huxtable, Senate Majority Caucus member, will serve as co-chair.

August 25, 2026 Delaware State Senate, Republican Caucus DOVER, DE — Legislation sponsored by State Senator Eric Buckson (R – South Dover) and State Representative Lyndon Yearick (R – Camden, Woodside) that gives Delaware drivers greater flexibility in choosing window tint for their vehicles has been signed into law. Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill 255 (SB 255) changes Delaware's vehicle window tinting requirements, allowing darker tint on the front side windows of mo

August 25, 2026 By State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky The recent report issued by the Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force was profoundly disappointing and does little to ensure our state will be prepared to take advantage of this zero-carbon, dependable power source when it becomes available. In partnership with State Sen. Bryant Richardson (R-Seaford), I sponsored the bipartisan concurrent resolution creating the task force. It was approved by the General Assembly last July. The 25-

August 24, 2026 Michelle Parsons, M.D., Caesar Rodney Institute Board Chair Delaware just protected patients from artificial intelligence using medical titles. Now it should make sure patients know the credentials of the humans diagnosing and treating them. Earlier this year, Delaware lawmakers acted to prevent patients from mistaking artificial intelligence for a healthcare professional. House Bill 191, signed into law on April 23, prohibits a nonhuman entity—including an AI