Delaware Senate Republicans June 5, 2026 When lawmakers return to Dover on June 9, just 10 legislative days will remain before the General Assembly adjourns for the year on June 30. As often happens in the final weeks of session, some of the most consequential legislation is still awaiting action. Bills can move quickly through committees and onto the floor, making it important for Delawareans to stay informed about what is still under consideration. From energy costs and tax

The State of Delaware has issued a statewide drought watch due to precipitation levels experiencing a steep and steady decline throughout the state for the second time in three years, particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties. The Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) recommended the watch after reviewing months of declining rainfall, low soil moisture, and reduced stream flows. A drought watch is the first of three drought‑related levels of action and calls for

May 29, 2026 State Senator Eric Buckson For many years, both before and since being elected to serve in the Senate, Senator Eric Buckson has advocated that the Caesar Rodney statue that once stood in Rodney Square in Wilmington be removed from storage and again put on display. It has been a long battle, but the statue has now been removed from the storage facility and has made its way to Washington D.C. as part of our nation's 250th celebration. As great as that is, Senator B

May 26, 2026 Delaware Republican Party This is the CLEAR CHOICE facing Delaware right now! Republicans are fighting for working families with SB-299, which delivers overtime tax relief of up to $15,000 in income, and HB-387, which provides child care relief. Democrats are pushing the opposite: HB-400 raises fees and taxes on LLCs and businesses, while HB-375 allows people to change their gender on their state ID. One vision lowers costs and helps Delaware families. The other

May 24, 2026 Delaware Republican Party This is NOT a joke. Delaware now has the highest foreclosure rate in the entire nation. 1 in every 1,739 housing units. Since Governor TAX TO THE FUTURE Meyer and one-party Democrat rule took over in February 2025, foreclosure rates have skyrocketed 61%. Delaware families are paying the price for reckless spending, endless tax and fee hikes, and an anti-business environment that is driving jobs and opportunity out of our state. This is t

May 26, 2026 WDEL The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld a state law allowing construction of an electrical substation tied to an offshore wind project in Sussex County, rejecting legal challenges from Sussex County and the Town of Fenwick Island. In a decision issued May 26, the state’s highest court affirmed a Court of Chancery ruling that supported legislation passed by the Delaware General Assembly in 2025, authorizing conditional use permits for certain electrical substat

May 23, 2026 Representative Bryan Shupe Constitutions are supposed to be difficult to change. They are designed to protect citizens from temporary political movements, emotional swings in public opinion, and short term control by one party or another. That is exactly why Delaware’s constitutional amendment process has historically required broad agreement over time before permanent changes can be made. That process is now under attack. First came House Bill 321, legisla

Olivia Marble, Spotlight Delaware Georgetown farmer Jay Baxter told the Sussex County Council that measure to discourage development on farms could force farmers to sell to developers. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE PHOTO BY OLIVIA MARBLE Why Should Delaware Care? Sussex County farmers field enticing offers to sell their land to housing developers as demand for new homes in the area remains high. But some Sussex residents want the county to discourage those developments, saying new res

Kevin T. Conlon, Cape Gazette Sussex County’s housing boom has cooled in recent years, and that could have profound consequences for local governments, jobs and the community. Construction of new houses and sales of existing homes have both been declining. The number of building permits issued for construction of single-family homes has been falling for five years, according to data from the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Department. With three months left in the fiscal year

May 22, 2026 Delaware House - Republican Caucus IN PHOTO: State Rep. Valarie Jones Giltner debates House Bill 59 with the bill's sponsor, State Rep. Sean Lynn, in the House on Tuesday. A bill passed by the House of Representatives in a contested vote on Tuesday would bar police from seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects in most crimes. House Bill 59 (as amended) has two distinct aspects. The first would bar law-enforcement agencies from releasing or publishing the

May 22, 2026 Delaware House - Republican Caucus The Delaware Economic Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) issued its latest state revenue estimate earlier this week for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027, which begins July 1. This estimate is the fourth in a series of five and will play a major role in determining state spending. By law, Delaware budget writers can appropriate no more than 98% of expected state revenue. Since the last forecast was issued in March, the amount of an

May 22, 2026 By Stacie Beck, Ph.D. Senior Fellow, Caesar Rodney Institute; Retired Professor, University of Delaware When state employees collectively bargain for wages and working conditions, elected lawmakers still hold the “purse strings” and have the final say. Major expenses like healthcare and pensions are set by the legislature. Under House Bill 234 (HB 234), this vital taxpayer safeguard could be wiped out. By making collective bargaining a broad constitutional ri

May 22, 2026 Delaware House Republicans IN PHOTO, FROM LEFT: House Judiciary Committee members, State Reps. Jeff Hilovsky and Charles Postles (R-Milford North) listen to testimony during Wednesday's hearing on House Bill 418. A bill seeking to circumvent ongoing litigation over a controversial state gun law will advance after clearing a House committee earlier this week, despite unanswered questions over its legality or practicality. Under a 2021 state law, it is a felony o

May 22, 2026 Delaware Senate Republicans Yesterday afternoon in the Delaware Senate was defined by lengthy debate, significant policy disagreements, and several important votes that will now move on to the House of Representatives. Over the course of nearly six hours of debate, senators considered legislation ranging from public school construction and firearm dealer regulations to veteran recognition and practical quality-of-life reforms. Some measures earned bipartisan supp

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May 21, 2026 Delaware Business Times Matthew Hill is the Chief Commercial Officer and Deputy President at ALOFT AeroArchitects and lives in Sussex County, Delaware. For decades, the First State has quietly produced critical products that make outsized contributions to American air superiority. The defense community has relied on our manufacturers for decades to produce specialized parts, technologies, and services that enable the U.S. military to complete their missions safe

May 15, 2026 DE House - Republican Caucus Two bills under consideration at Legislative Hall seek to help working Delawareans keep more of the money they earn and increase the affordability of childcare. House Bill 387, a bipartisan measure sponsored by State Reps. Jeff Hilovsky, in photo (R-Long Neck, Oak Orchard), and Melanie Ross Levin (D-Tallleyville), would increase state subsidies for childcare — a.k.a. Purchase of Care. At present, program eligibility is capped at 200%

May 15, 2026 DE House - Republican Caucus In an effort to encourage the development and use of sustainable hemp products, the 2018 federal Farm Bill created a carve-out for a wide range of items that previously would have been banned because of the plant's close relationship with marijuana. In fact, hemp and marijuana are the same plant species, but classified differently due to their relative levels of THC, the naturally occurring chemical responsible for marijuana's intoxic

May 14, 2026 State Rep. Bryan Shupe HB 317 passed unanimously out of committee Thank you to the House Elections Committee for unanimously passing my bill, HB 317. This legislation requires the DMV and Department of Elections to review individuals who went through automatic voter registration to ensure they meet the legal requirements for age, residency, and U.S. citizenship. Working with DMV, we identified approximately 50,000 people who need additional review because of docu

May 14, 2026 Olivia Marble, Spotlight Delaware Dense housing developments, such as this one near Cape Henlopen High School, are being pushed by Delaware officials. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE PHOTO BY OLIVIA MARBLE Why Should Delaware Care? Housing costs are rising in Delaware, leading to strained budgets, longer commutes and an increase in the homeless population. A new bill attempts to fix the problem by imposing stricter requirements on municipalities’ zoning codes, which opponen