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

February 9, 2026 Sen. Bryant Richardson This is part two of the discussion on the hearing for Senate Bill 215, the Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act.   First, I want to mention that last week I received some good news.   The Delaware School Board Association’s Legislative Committee voted Wednesday, Feb. 4, to support Senate Bill 215.   I am hopeful that this support will help persuade enough members of the Senate Education Committee to sign the bill out of committee.   A majority

February 6, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Dear Fellow Delaware Republicans, As we build momentum toward the critical 2026 midterm elections, it’s essential we confront the stark realities facing our nation. The American Dream—that timeless promise of opportunity through meritocracy, hard work, quality education, affordable homes, a happy nuclear family, healthy living, and law and order—is under siege. Democrats, once a party that shared many of our co

February 9, 2026 Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus AI data centers consume massive amounts of electricity, driving up demand while supply struggles to keep pace. Basic economics tells us this has contributed to driving up energy prices. Republicans in the General Assembly have long advocated for a diverse, reliable energy portfolio that includes traditional baseload generation, nuclear, and renewable energy. Unfortunately, the unrealistic rush to “net-zero” has forced d

February 6, 2026 Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, Senate Republican Whip Delaware is facing an energy reliability and affordability challenge, and that's why I joined Representative Kevin Hensley in sponsoring HB 186 , bipartisan legislation that would encourage the construction of high-efficiency, in-state power generation that can come online in the near future.   Modern combined-cycle natural gas facilities are proven, reliable, and can be built and operational years faster than tech

February 6, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Republican Party of Delaware We are reaching out today with a critical message about the future of our democracy. In a time when trust in our elections is more fragile than ever, we have a clear path forward to restore integrity and ensure every vote counts: the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.   This vital legislation, passed by the U.S. House in April 2025 and now awaiting Senate action, requires simple proof of U.S. c

February 4, 2026 Senator Bryant Richardson A hearing on Senate Bill 215, the Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act, was held Wednesday, Jan. 28.   I will be writing about what took place for the next two or three weeks. There is a lot to cover.   This week I will be sharing profiles of the well-qualified witnesses who spoke in favor of the bill.    I will also be sharing the subtle threat that came from someone who signed up to speak on line against the bill and against me.   A poll

January 6, 2026 Delaware Senate Republicans For many Delaware families and small businesses, energy costs have gone from a line item in the monthly budget to a genuine financial strain. Over the past several weeks especially, our offices have been contacted by constituents, particularly Delmarva Power & Light customers, sharing photos of electric bills sometimes exceeding $1,000. In most cases, those bills are well over double or triple what they typically pay. We saw this in

February 5, 2026 Senator Eric Buckson DOVER, DE  — Senator Eric Buckson (R - South Dover) is leading a statewide discussion on how Delaware measures high school success, calling for a reassessment of the SAT’s role as the primary measure of school performance and student proficiency. A former public educator and coach with Polytech High School for 30 years, Senator Buckson has long raised concerns about using a college admissions exam to evaluate how well schools are educatin

February 5, 2026 Karen Hartley-Nagle Former New Castle County Council President (2016-2024) BREAKING : Delaware Just Became the Worst State in America for Business. And Governor Matt Meyer Did It on Purpose. 68 years to build a reputation. 60 days to destroy it. $410 million extracted from businesses. Zero problems solved. Let me tell you a story about a promise broken. For 68 years, Delaware made a deal with American business: incorporate here, and we will treat you fairly.

February 4, 2026 Delaware Public Media | By Tom Byrne Delaware’s Department of National Resources and Environmental Control has deemed Project Washington - the six-million-square foot project planned near Delaware City - prohibited under Delaware’s the Coastal Zone Act, which governs large industrial construction along the Delaware coast. The massive data center proposal in New Castle County is dealt a significant blow. Delaware’s Department of National Resources and Environm