January 16, 2026 Gene Truono, Chair, Delaware Republican Party The attacks on our dedicated ICE agents have escalated to dangerous new levels—and they're hitting right here in our small, tight-knit state. Brave federal officers, sworn to protect American families from violent criminals, are now smeared as a "personal paramilitary force" breaking laws and endangering communities. This inflammatory rhetoric doesn't just divide us; it puts real lives at risk, emboldens lawbreake

January 17, 2026 Jen Pawloski Judge fails to recuse herself. Senate Bill 159 is currently being challenged by the County and Fenwick Island in Delaware Chancery Court. The supposed random case assignment by the Court, has the Chancellor Judge Kathaleen McCormick hearing that case. After Sussex County Council held their hearing, in December of 2024 and voted to block the conditional use permit for the US Wind project to land power cables at a property in Dagsboro, Senate Bill

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January 15, 2026 Join the House Small Business Caucus on Thursday, January 22nd at Legislative Hall for its first meeting of 2026 The first House Small Business Caucus meeting of 2026 will be held on Thursday, January 22nd between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the House Majority Hearing Room, located on the second floor of Legislative Hall (411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901). SPECIAL GUESTS: New Board Chairman of the Delaware Prosperity Partnership Robert Hererra; and the

January 15, 2026 WBOC DELAWARE- Delaware is among the states that could face federal funding cuts after President Trump on Tuesday announced that sanctuary jurisdictions may lose payments starting February 1. The U.S. Department of Justice defines a sanctuary jurisdiction as one that limits or blocks local law enforcement from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Delaware is among 13 states the DOJ classifies this way, even though it does not have any offici

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January 14, 2026 Daniel Willis, Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party Team Sussex, This week, Governor Matt Meyer stated, “In Delaware, we protect our people. Any agency that comes into our state and harms Delaware residents will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” The statement was made amid national concern surrounding recent ICE activity and was clearly meant to project strength, resolve, and moral authority. Those words carry weight. But leadership is

January 14, 2026 Delaware Republican Caucus Senator Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) on Tuesday introduced Senate Bill 222 (SB 222), legislation proposing an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to establish term limits for members of the Delaware General Assembly and several statewide elected offices. SB 222 is the first leg of a two-step constitutional amendment process and would limit state senators to five elected terms and state representatives to eight elected terms. The

Delaware residents will be able to submit their 2025 individual tax returns beginning January 26, 2026, according to the state’s Division of Revenue.

January 13, 2026 Rep. Bryan Shupe, District 36 Feels great to be back in the People’s House. Today marked the first day of the 2026 legislative session, and I introduced two bills focused on transparency and accountability. 1. HR22 This resolution requires that any report, study, or similar item requested by the General Assembly must be assigned to a committee, posted online, and receive a public hearing related to its findings . Right now, when the General Assembly requests

January 13, 2026 On Wednesday, Robert T. Lee was joined by family and friends as he officially filed for reelection as the Sheriff for Sussex County.

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