March 2, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Dear Fellow Republicans and Patriotic Americans, As Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party, I remain profoundly encouraged by the bold and transformative developments unfolding in our nation's foreign policy toward Iran under President Donald J. Trump's steadfast leadership. Just days into Operation Epic Fury , the decisive U.S.-Israeli campaign has delivered a series of resounding victories that undersco

February 27, 2026 Delaware State Senate and House Republicans House and Senate energy committee members met in a joint session on Friday (2/27) afternoon to explore the effects of data center construction on jobs, the stability of the regional power grid, economic development, and the price of electricity for ratepayers in the First State.   The construction of data centers — structures that house large networks of servers, storage systems, and computing infrastructure — has

February 28, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Republican Party of Delaware President Trump’s Record-Breaking 2026 State of the Union: A Turnaround for the Ages — Democrats Exposed as Prioritizing Illegals Over American Citizens President Donald J. Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in American history on February 24, 2026 — a powerful 1-hour-48-minute testament to one year of transformative conservative leadership. He showcased undeniable results:  a secure bor

February 27, 2026 Senator Bryant Richardson, Delaware Senate Republicans “Pastors are told that disengagement is non-political, when in reality, withdrawal always empowers someone else’s moral values.” The above quote is from an essay by David Lane of the American Renewal Project.  David goes on to say that silence does not preserve the Church’s witness. It forfeits it. What are the results of disengagement by pastors? The outcome is inevitable.  Others organize.  Others writ

February 27, 2026 State House Republican Whip Jeff Spiegelman Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order on Thursday to streamline permitting regulations for certain targeted projects.   “For too long, Delawareans have watched essential projects get stuck in red tape that can stretch on for years, driving up costs and stifling progress,” Gov. Meyer said.   As stated in a news release  issued by the governor's office, "Delaware’s permitting and regulatory review processes p

February 25, 2026 Delaware Senate Republicans DOVER, DE  – Senator Dave Lawson (R – Marydel) and House Republican Leader Tim Dukes (R – Laurel) last week introduced Senate Bill 236  (SB 236) to update Delaware’s parentage law and clarify access to medical and identifying information for individuals conceived through assisted reproduction once they reach adulthood. Under the legislation, gamete banks and fertility clinics would be required to collect and maintain identifying i

February 23, 2026 5:30 a.m. Blizzard Update: We’re facing an absolute mess this morning across Kent and Sussex Counties. Heavy snow and high winds will continue for a few more hours. With 50,000 homes in the dark, our crews have their work cut out for them. We estimate the damage to our system to be worse than what we experienced during the 2010 blizzards. Countless trees, powerlines and utility poles are down across our service territory. Many of the back roads are not acces

February 23, 2026 Gene Truono, Delaware Republican Party Dear Fellow Delaware Republicans, As Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party, I've spent years fighting for the hardworking families of our state—the longshoremen, truck drivers, and small business owners who keep our economy moving. Today, I'm sounding the alarm on a crisis that's unfolding right under our noses at the Port of Wilmington. Under Governor Matt Meyer's watch, years of neglect and failed leadership have

February 18, 2026 Madeleine Overturf, Coast TV OCEAN CITY , Md. — A federal judge has dismissed US Wind’s cross-claim in ongoing litigation over the offshore wind project planned off the coasts of Maryland and Delaware. Ocean City leaders announced that on Feb. 13, Judge Gallagher of the United States District Court granted the federal defendants’ motion to dismiss US Wind’s cross-claim in its entirety. The dismissal was issued without prejudice, meaning the court did not rul

February 20, 2026 Delaware Republicans: Rise Up! President Trump's State of the Union Ignites Our Fight to Reclaim Delaware in 2026 – The Battle Has Begun! Patriots of Delaware, hear this: the fight to win the 2026 midterms has officially begun ! President Donald J. Trump – our unbreakable leader who delivered historic victories for America – is about to deliver a State of the Union address that will electrify every conservative heart across our great state. This is not just

February 19, 2026 Jennifer Antonik, Delaware Business Times HARRINGTON — Farmers and agriculture leaders packed a room at the Delaware State Fairground Thursday during an inaugural summit held by Rep. Sarah McBride. The three-hour summit underscored a widening gap between rising input costs, labor shortages, policy delays, housing and the ability of farmers, particularly smaller operations, to remain viable. “This is not political. It is not partisan,” McBride said. “Both par

February 17, 2026   Governor Matt Meyer recently presented Delaware’s highest civilian honor—the Order of the First State—to five Delawareans, including Seaford resident Mike Vincent .   The Order of the First State recognizes individuals whose service, leadership, or achievement has made a profound and lasting impact on Delaware and its people. This award is reserved for exceptional service, leadership, or achievement in any field—public service, philanthropy, education, bus

February 16, 2026 Sen. Bryant Richardson This is the final part of the discussion on the hearing for Senate Bill 215, the Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act, for now at least. I’ve been trying for three General Assembly sessions to pass a Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act. A poll last year by The New York Times found that 79% of Americans believe men should be barred from competing in women’s sports. The breakdown includes 94% of Republican respondents, 64% of Independent voters and 6

February 14, 2026 Delaware State House of Representatives - Republican Caucus The Imposition of New Regulations Could Lead to Higher Costs and Delays for Consumers and Small Businesses The Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners appears to be shifting its focus as it continues to ponder new regulations on the installation and maintenance of low-voltage wiring systems. Low-voltage wiring—typically under 50 volts—is used in a wide variety of applications common in most Delaware

February 13, 2026 Today we're talking about the radical, RACIST left. YES, the radical, RACIST left brands “MAGA” a slur to shame and silence patriots, while their own leaders and influencers openly call white Americans “oppressors” who must be conquered, displaced, and made to “lose the benefits of whiteness.” This isn’t fringe activism—it’s elected Democrats and mainstream progressive voices pushing racial power grabs under the banner of “equity.” SHOCKING recent examples p

February 13, 2026 Maggie Reynolds, Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? Charging individuals with loitering and solicitation violations has been a hot button topic across Delaware in recent years. When Attorney General Kathy Jennings mentioned at her department’s Joint Finance Committee hearing an updated loitering and solicitation bill that her office has written, a number of legislators took issue with the fact that they had not been informed of the proposed legisla

February 13, 2026 State of Delaware, House Republican Caucus Ground could be broken as early as next month on a project aimed at addressing the chronic parking shortage around Legislative Hall in Dover.   Earlier this week, the Legislative Building Committee received an update on the $23 million initiative. If construction begins on schedule, the multi-story garage — to be built on land southeast of Legislative Hall — is expected to be completed by Labor Day 2027.   The new f

February 11, 2026 Delaware State Senator Eric Buckson Homes are expensive. For many Delaware families, the biggest hurdle is not just the mortgage, but the thousands of dollars due at closing. I am proud to serve as the Senate sponsor of HB 286, alongside Representative Lyndon Yearick, to reduce and in many cases eliminate the State’s realty transfer tax on residential properties. This bill eliminates the State realty transfer tax entirely for homes valued at $350,000 or less

February 11, 2026 Dr. David Legates issued a stark warning as guest speaker at the Sussex Republican Party regional meeting on February 9th, 2026. We're sharing that warning with you here. Also, see the VIEWPOINTS page of sussex.gop for a recent related article by Dr. Legates linked from the Caesar Rodney Institute website. The article refers to t wo pieces of legislation now before the General Assembly that would directly address rising electricity costs and growing reli

February 2026 BRIDGEVILLE, De — Delaware Gov. Matthew Meyer has proclaimed February 2026 as “RAPA Scrapple Centennial Month,” recognizing the 100th anniversary of RAPA Scrapple and its longstanding role in Delaware’s culinary heritage. Founded in 1926 in Bridgeville, RAPA Scrapple was established by brothers Ralph and Paul Adams, whose initials formed the name RAPA. The company has since grown into the leading scrapple producer in the United States, while continuing to use th