December 17, 2025 See comment by Matt Lloyd at the the end of the blog . Yesterday, the Sussex County Council voted to authorize counsel to pursue judicial review related to SB 159, legislation enacted by the Delaware General Assembly that alters the application of state authority over local land-use determinations.   The Council’s action seeks a court-ordered pause on the law’s implementation prior to its scheduled effective date of January 31. The intent of this request is

December 17, 2026 State Senator Brian Pettyjohn Sen. Brian Pettyjohn Farming is not just an economic activity in Delaware. It’s part of our heritage. It’s integral to who we are as a state, and it’s something Delaware has long chosen to protect. Recently, a letter sent to a farmer in southeastern Sussex County has circulated on social media. The letter came from a homeowner association concerned about corn husks from a harvest blowing across a road and into nearby yards and

December 15, 2025 BREAKING NEWS from WBOC, Sean Curtis US Wind Farm Site Off Ocean City MD OCEAN CITY, Md. - Offshore energy company US Wind’s request for a federal judge to place a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration from taking any action to undermine their proposed project off Delmarva has been denied, according to court documents acquired by WBOC. US Wind first filed their motion for a preliminary injunction in October, arguing the Trump Administratio

December 15, 2025 From Chairman Truono's Desk Fellow Delaware Republicans, BREAKING NEWS:  Delaware’s Democratic delegation—Senator Chris Coons, Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Congressman McBride—are once again attempting to deceive Delawareans by blaming Republicans for the catastrophic failures of ObamaCare. This is a deliberate distortion of the truth. ObamaCare is a 100% Democrat-owned failure.  Democrats alone conceived it, wrote it, passed it, and repeatedly bailed i

Delaware Public Media | By Isreal Hale December 10, 2025 Council members have spent the latter part of this year discussing some of the largest development applications this particular council has ever seen, and most faced public backlash, chiefly due to traffic concerns on already-struggling roadways. Council has also complained that the state strategies map shows areas in Sussex as level one development, but those areas aren’t receiving “level 1” infrastructure attention Di

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December 12, 2025 Delaware House Republican Caucus NEWS: A coalition of groups advocating for people with life-threatening disabilities has   filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court   against Governor Matt Meyer  and other state officials seeking to block the implementation of Delaware's medically assisted suicide law. Signed by the governor in May, the statute will establish a multi-step process allowing Delawareans with a life expectancy of less than six months to obtain and

A rendering of US Winds project as seen from Ocean City's 84th Street, courtesy of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management December 5, 2025 A WBOC EXCLUSIVE OCEAN CITY, Md. - A federal judge has denied a motion by the Trump Administration to remand and vacate the previous Biden Administration’s approval of US Wind's proposed project off the coast of Delmarva, according to court documents obtained by WBOC. U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland Judge Stephanie Gallaghe

December 7, 2025 From Daniel Willis, Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party Friends and Neighbors,   December 7 is Delaware Day, the day we became the First State to ratify the U.S. Constitution. We stepped forward in 1787 to protect liberty, limit government, and ensure that no single faction could ever dominate the people.   Today, that legacy is in real danger.   We are ONE seat away in the House of Representatives from a total one-party supermajority in Dover  — a super

Delawareans: The Jihadist Next Door Just Proved We Are Running Out of Time December 5, 2025 A Pakistani-born man with a full-auto machine gun and a “kill all—martyrdom” hit list aimed at the University of Delaware Police Department was caught in our own backyard. This story is under investigation by the FBI. We will keep track to provide updates as they come out about this story.  This is not Dearborn, Michigan. This is not France, Germany, or the UK. This is DELAWARE. And it

December 5, 2025 Delaware House Republicans today issued a statement urging Attorney General Kathy Jennings  and Governor Matt Meyer  to take immediate action to prevent the loss of vital federal food assistance on which many needy Delawareans rely.   Approximately 119,000 Delaware residents receive aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). About 1 out of 9 Delawareans depends on this monthly allotment to purchase essential food.   While state governments

CORNERSTONE ACTION LAUNCH EVENT DECEMBER 14, 3:30 PM DOLLY SPANKERS! Young Republicans - ages 40 and under Republican Mentors - of all ages The Cornerstone Launch Event is more than a December gathering —it’s the kickoff of a  forward-looking movement  designed to strengthen the future of Delaware Republican Party leadership in Sussex County.   The Cornerstone Initiative was created to unite  young professionals, community mentors, elected leaders, veterans, and business voic

December 3, 2025 by Senator Bryant Richardson On December 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied a motion for expedited injunctive relief against Delaware’s Permit to Purchase handgun law.   The law, which went into effect on November 16, requires anyone looking to buy or transfer a gun in the First State to first obtain a purchaser permit.    The process to obtain that permit includes fingerprinting, a background check, and taking a firearms safety course,

December 2, 2025 U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced it has filed federal lawsuits against six states — Delaware , Maryland , New Mexico , Rhode Island , Vermont , and Washington — for failure to produce their statewide voter registration lists upon request. "Accurate voter rolls are the cornerstone of fair and free elections, and too many states have fallen into a pat

December 2, 2025 By Dr. Jeff Hilovsky,   State Representative, District 4 The world is changing nearly faster than we can react. Education in Delaware can lead the way by wisely incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into classrooms now.   Education must change, as the centuries-old teacher/student/classroom model has been in force since the beginning of education in our country over 250 years ago.    Now we have proven tools (when used effectively) to model new technolo

From Gene Truono Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Fellow Delaware Republicans, Recently, Spotlight Delaware published a story by Karl Baker that portrayed the Delaware Republican Party in a misleading and unfair light. While criticism comes with the territory of political leadership, it is essential that you — our members, supporters, and grassroots team — have the facts, not the spin. First and foremost, like many small organizations and small businesses across our

December 1, 2025 Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Today the 3rd Circuit denied our emergency motion to immediately block Delaware’s unconstitutional “Permit-to-Purchase” scheme from taking effect. That means the state’s new red-tape nightmare starts continues… for now. BUT HERE’S THE WIN: The Appeals Court DID NOT punt this back to the lower court like the state wanted. Instead, they fast-tracked it —issued an expedited briefing schedule and will hear our full injunctio

from Daniel Willis Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party Friends, This Thanksgiving offers a welcome moment for reflection and gratitude. Across Sussex County, families and neighbors will gather to share a meal, reconnect, and give thanks for the blessings that endure even in challenging times.  Our county’s strength has always come from the character of its people. Sussex County is a community defined by hard work, faith, and service. It is a place where neighbors look af

November 25, 2025 State Rep. Charles Postles (R–Milford North, Frederica) , who has represented the 33rd Representative District since 2016, has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026.   Postles, 76, said he came to the decision after recovering from a recent illness and to have more time to deal with personal family issues.   “I have been wrestling with this over for the past several months,” Rep. Postles said. “After speaking with my family, a few colleagues, an

From Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Fellow Delaware Republicans, As the holiday season draws near, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families. This time of year is a profound reminder of the values we hold dear—family, community, and the unbreakable spirit of unity. It is in this very spirit that I reach out today, inspired by the opportunity to build a stronger, more vibrant Republican coalition across Delaware. Together, we can ignit