January 13, 2026 Emma Aken, Coast TV SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. – Sussex County Council unanimously denied the Atlantic Fields shopping mall development. The project included a large retail project along Route 24 despite concerns raised by nearby residents. According to county documents, the Atlantic Fields development would have included 23 buildings and feature major retailers such as Costco, Target and Whole Foods. Developers also confirmed that TJ Maxx and Ross were in negotiat

January 13, 2026 Rep. Bryan Shup, District 36 Posted on Mr 302 Bryan Shupe A follow up on the U.S. green card holder who recently reached out to me. This resident knows that she is a U.S. green card holder and not a U.S. citizen. After raising concerns about why she had been automatically registered to vote, the Department of Elections sent her a follow up letter. The letter states that the Department has been informed that she may not be a U.S. citizen and that if that were

January 12, 2026 Maggie Reynolds, Spotlight Delmarva Why Should Delaware Care? Passing stricter gun control legislation, including permit to purchase regulations, has been long-debated and lobbied for in the Delaware General Assembly. Despite state agencies having 18 months to prepare for the start of permit to purchase this past November, computer systems for the permits are still incomplete, prompting pushback and questions about preparedness from gun store owners and other

January 12, 2026 DOVER, DE — Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R – Georgetown) has introduced Senate Bill 208  (SB 208), legislation designed to modernize Delaware’s psychology licensing laws and expand access to mental health care by creating a regulated licensure pathway for master’s-level psychology clinicians. Similar to much of the country, Delaware is experiencing an increasing shortage of mental health providers. As demand for services continues to rise, many Del

January 9, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Delaware Republicans, WAKE UP and RISE UP! President Donald J. Trump's unstoppable leadership has unleashed a tidal wave of victories in 2025 and early 202 6—proving once and for all that bold, America-First conservative policies WORK. While Democrats cling to failed big-government schemes that have stifled our First State's economy and eroded our values, Trump's triumphs are a blazing call to arms for every con

January 9, 2026 Delaware State Senate - Republican Caucus DOVER, DE  — Senator Eric Buckson (R - South Dover) has introduced Senate Bill 219 (SB 219), bipartisan legislation that would significantly increase Delaware’s exclusion of military retirement pay from state income taxes, providing meaningful tax relief to veterans who have served our nation. SB 219 phases in an increased exemption for military pensions over several years, ultimately raising the exclusion to $25,000 f

January 9, 2026 Delaware State Senate - Republican Caucus DOVER, DE — Senator Bryant Richardson (R - Seaford) has introduced Senate Bill 215  (SB 215), legislation that will protect fairness in girls’ athletics by ensuring that interscholastic sports teams in Delaware are designated based on biological sex. The bill, titled the Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act , creates guidelines for school districts, charter schools, and member schools of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic

JANUARY 21, 6-8 PM FREE WEBINAR Human trafficking remains a serious public safety and public health issue in Delaware, requiring informed, coordinated, and victim-centered responses. The Sussex County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the Delaware Anti-Trafficking Action Council (DATAC), invites you to attend a virtual webinar highlighting Delaware’s multidisciplinary efforts to combat human trafficking and support victims. This webinar

January 8, 2026 Spotlight Delaware held its annual legislative summit on Wednesday, hosted by Delaware State University in Dover.  In anticipation of lawmakers returning to resume work at the State Capitol next week, the event featured elected leaders and other experts in guided discussions exploring a wide range of public policy issues.  BELOW ARE SOME EXCERPTS AND VIDEO FROM THE SESSIONS. MORE EXCERPTS AND VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN NEWSLETTER - CLICK HER

January 7, 2026 Lizzy Brecht Delaware Family Policy Council 2026 is the second of a two year session, and a mid-term election year. There are current bills still in the process, and more that we anticipate will be filed, that will directly affect Delaware families. The goal of Delaware Family Policy Council is to equip you to be informed, aware, and prepared to make your voice known this session. Your voice advances truth and exposes darkness. Your engagement inspires courage

January 7, 2026 DOVER, DE – On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Senator Dave Lawson (R-Marydel) announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026 and will retire from the Delaware General Assembly at the conclusion of his term. He issued the following statement thanking his constituents for their support and to his colleagues, both past and present. “Service has defined my life. From my time serving our country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, to decades in

Wind turbines off the coast of Delaware and Maryland are STILL a very real threat. ----------------- The nonprofit organization - Stop Offshore Wind - will hold a public forum on Monday, January 12th to discuss the impact that offshore wind can have on the environment, commercial fishing, navigation, tourism, and national security.   The panel discussion will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center (Room 215) on 40th Street in Ocean City, MD.   For

January 2, 2026 Gene Truono, Chair, Delaware Republican Party IMAGINE THE FOLLOWING SCENARIOS: • Waking up to news of yet another violent crime in your neighborhood, only to learn the perpetrator was a repeat offender released under soft-on-crime policies championed by Democrats • Picture struggling to pay skyrocketing grocery bills while your kids' school pushes divisive ideologies that erode trust in authority and family values • Envision your hard-earned tax dollars fundin

December 31, 2025 Delaware Family Policy Council Sussex, Did you notice the shift this year? Over the past few years, the transgender industry was quickly gaining ground and attracting thousands of children into its vortex, with both federal and state support. Look how much has changed in 2025: The Supreme Court protected parents' right to opt their children out of sexualized content in schools. The Supreme Court ruled that states can protect children from the gender mutilati

December 22, 2025 The Seaford Police Department recently advised owners of Kia and Hyundai vehicles to take preventive measures, as their vehicles are more likely to be stolen. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings  announced last week that her agency and 34 other state attorneys general have reached a settlement with the two auto manufacturers in a class action lawsuit over the issue.   The lawsuit alleged that the companies were negligent for failing to install industry-

December 22, 2025 U.S. Department of the Interior WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior announced today that it is pausing—effective immediately—the leases for all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in the United States due to national security risks identified by the Department of War in recently completed classified reports. This pause will give the Department, along with the Department of War and other relevant government agencies, time to work wi

December 19, 2025 State Senator Eric Buckson, District 16 Kent County When Delaware holds a special election to fill a seat vacated by a current office holder, a committee decides who will be on the ballot for each of the major parties. I am a firm believer in the voting public making that decision, which is why I partnered across the aisle with Representative Mara Gorman on legislation that does just that. To me, it is common sense. We hold primaries ahead of regular electio

December 19, 2025 Delaware House Republican Caucus In advance of lawmakers returning to the State Capitol Building next month, new bills were filed in the House this week:   RAISING THE STANDARD   House Bill 239  -- Sponsor: State Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, et.al . -- The House of Representatives and Senate have rules that require public notification before a bill is debated and voted on in their respective chambers. The rules also mandate that before legislation reaches the floo

December 19, 2025 State Senator Dave Wilson This week, I introduced  Senate Bill 212 (SB 212) , bipartisan legislation to begin the process of amending the Delaware Constitution to recognize the right to hunt, fish, and trap wildlife.   Delaware has a long and proud outdoor heritage. For generations, hunting, fishing, and trapping have played a critical role in wildlife conservation, land stewardship, and maintaining balanced ecosystems. Twenty one states already protect thes

December 18, 2026 State Senator Bryant Richardson A week ago Tuesday the Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act was released for co-sponsorship. A hearing on the proposed legislation could take place as early as January 2026.   State Rep. Tim Dukes (R-Laurel) is once again the prime sponsor in the House.   The purpose of the Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act is to preserve the integrity of girls sports and to give guidance and protection to schools and associations in deciding how to proc