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Delaware to Lose its Distinction as One of Only Three States Lacking a Medical School
DE House - Republican Caucus June 6, 2026 Dr. Said Ibrahim, Dean of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, speaks at the Dover press conference announcing the partnership. Earlier this week, Governor Matt Meyer announced a partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to establish a regional campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, creating Delaware's first four-year medical school. With the addition, Delaware will join 46 other states with a sch
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State Investment in Sports Tourism Paying Off
DE House - Republican Caucus June 6, 2026 “State Rep. Lyndon Yearick joined other state and local leaders last weekend at the 2026 Delaware Super Cup hosted by the DE Turf Sports Complex near Frederica. The international soccer tournament drew 42 teams and 6,000 attendees in its inaugural year in 2021. This year, the event featured more than 250 teams and attracted over 20,000 attendees. The State of Delaware has made significant investments in the DE Turf Sports Complex. In
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Remembering D-Day
June 6, 2026 “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges, as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them.” (Franklin D. Roosevelt) Today, June 6, is the anniversary of D-Day, the very costly but successful turning point of WWII in 1944. The Allies’ invasion on the coast of France, codenamed Operation Overlord, remains the largest amphibious assault in human history, and marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. Before the D-Day landings on the Normandy be
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Ten Legislative Days Remain: What Delawareans Should Be Watching Before June 3
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
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One-Party Rule in Delaware ENDS TODAY with DELAWARE AMBASSADORS! Signup today and join the fight!
June 5, 2026 What is the Delaware Ambassadors Program? An industry-first innovation — a dynamic, grassroots activation designed to build the strong conservative coalition Delawareans deserve, while laying the foundation for sustained Republican success across our state. A modern and exciting fundraising platform — empowering supporters to provide the critical resources our Party needs to win the 2026 midterms and run a professional, winning operation that finally ends one-par
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State Issues Statewide Drought Watch
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
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Six Delaware Bioscience Companies Thriving Under the Radar
June 2, 2026 Kim Hoey, Delaware Business Times Dr. Collin Ganser is performing DNA isolation for Corrixr, a biotech company that has been quietly working toward a novel lung cancer treatment. Delaware is home to many biotech companies that are making waves in the life sciences sector. | DBT PHOTO BY ERIC CROSSAN Imagine a vaccine that fights disease without using a virus at all. That idea may sound futuristic, but Delaware biotech company Uvax Bio is already working to make i
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What are Delaware Democrats Trying to Hide?
June 1, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Dear Delaware Republicans and Conservative Patriots, This week, a powerful victory for truth and transparency lit a bold path forward for our state. A federal appeals court has ruled decisively: Delaware Democrats must hand over wage records for 15 businesses suspected of employing undocumented immigrants. Governor Matt Meyer and Attorney General Kathy Jennings fought hard to keep these records hidden, but the cour
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Congratulations, Dr. Nikki Miller
June 2, 2026
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Caesar Rodney Statue
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 30


The Delaware Republican Party Ignites a Grassroots Revolution: Introducing, DELAWARE AMBASSADORS!
May 29, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party THE DELAWARE REPUBLICAN PARTY Ignites a Grassroots Revolution with the Launch of DELAWARE AMBASSADORS The reawakened Delaware Republican Party is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Delaware Ambassadors program next week in early June. A bold, creative, and high-energy grassroots movement that will activate conservatives like never before and deliver the funds we need to crush one-party Democratic ru
May 29


Survey for Farmers
May 27, 2026 How are farmers feeling about current agricultural issues, policies and the state of agriculture in the U.S.? The Delaware Department of Agriculture is asking farmers to complete a survey developed by researchers from Purdue University, Georgetown University, the University of Michigan, and NASDA. It is a voluntary, confidential survey designed to better understand how farmers feel about current agricultural issues, policies, and the overall state of U.S. agric
May 28


Help us WIN in 2026 & BEYOND! Delaware's Worth the FIGHT.
May 27, 2026 DELAWARE PATRIOTS, The Delaware Republican Party is gaining real momentum after our team spent time in Florida and Washington, DC for RNC training. We are energized and ready to lead the fight! While in Florida, I had the pleasure of seeing Usha Vance and the RNC Chair, Joe Gruters, who has full confidence in our success and has offered full support in our efforts to truly bring about change. At the same time, our Marketing & Communications team solidified the i
May 27


Two Visions for Delaware
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 26


Delaware has the Highest Foreclosure Rate in the Nation!
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


Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Offshore Wind Substation Decision
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 26


REMEMBER THEIR SACRIFICE | Help Us Rewrite Delaware’s Future Starting Now
May 25, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Dear Delaware Patriots, On this sacred Memorial Day, we pause to honor the extraordinary courage of our fallen heroes who sacrificed everything to defend liberty, freedom, and the American way of life. Their unwavering devotion calls us to match their resolve in the battles we face today. Let their legacy inspire us to fight boldly for a stronger, more prosperous Delaware where opportunity, security, and self-relia
May 25


The Pledge of Allegiance, Every Wednesday on Bethany Beach Boardwalk
Coast TV A group gathers every Wednesday morning on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, continuing a tradition organizers say has strengthened patriotism and community connections over the past five years. Click the photo for the video interview of the group by Coast TV.
May 25


Why Is Delaware’s Majority Party Suddenly Trying To Make Constitutional Changes Easier?
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
May 25


Sussex County Farmers Oppose Plan to Discourage Housing on Agricultural Lands
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
May 25
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