March 11, 2026 DOVER, DE  – Senator Eric Buckson (R–South Dover) and Representative Lyndon Yearick (R–Magnolia) this week introduced legislation to modernize Delaware’s vehicle window tint law while maintaining visibility standards important for public safety. Senate Bill 255  (SB 255) would update Delaware law to allow a visible light transmission (VLT) of 35% on the front side windows of motor vehicles. Current law requires a much lighter 70% VLT, which is among the most re

OCEAN VIEW  – On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker (R – Ocean View) issued the following statement regarding the continued closure of the Ocean View Post Office and the lack of a timeline for when repairs will begin. “For months now, residents and businesses in the Ocean View area have been without access to their local post office while the facility remains closed for repairs. Unfortunately, despite repeated inquiries, the United States Postal

March 12, 2026 Delaware Public Media | By Bente Bouthier The General Assembly's new, stricter standards on what expenses a utility can shift onto customers will apply to the $67.8 million base rate increase Delmarva requested in December. The General Assembly passed the new standard, Senate Bill 59, last year. It says the company must justify why costs are “ prudent ” investments for rate payers. The law took effect Jan. 1 2026. It was unclear whether the new rule would apply

March 10, 2026 Mark Fowser, WDEL The cost of healthcare in Delaware is at the center of a new bill due for action in the General Assembly. Senate Bill 1 , according to its supporters, would result in lower premiums across state and commercial plans while addressing a shortage of primary care providers. Implementation of a previous law invested more than $203-million into primary care from 2022 to 2025, according to Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro. "We want to

March 9, 2026 House Bill 301 would broaden the existing crime of “breach of peace or violence on Election Day” and increase potential penalties for violators.   Under the bill, any person using "violence or threats of violence at or near a polling place, a Department of Elections office, or a meeting of the Board of Canvass," would face a Class G felony charge, which carries a presumptive sentence of six months in prison (Level V). "A breach of peace intended to impede, hind

March 9, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Dear Fellow Delaware Republicans, As we gather our strength and momentum heading into the critical 2026 midterm elections, I want to take a moment this Monday to recognize the dedicated service of one of our party's steadfast leaders: Jim Weldin, who has recently resigned as Vice Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party. Jim's note to the party captures the essence of his lifelong commitment and the optimis

March 8, 2026    House Bill 315   would prohibit charging transaction fees on tips made using credit cards.   Violations would be punishable with a penalty of $1,000 per transaction and return of the wrongfully charged fees.   More than half of the General Assembly's 62 legislators are sponsoring or co-sponsoring the measure, including five House Republicans: State Reps. Tim Dukes, Ron Gray, Kevin Hensley, Michael Smith, Jeff Spiegelman, and Jesse Vanderwende . This bill is

March 8, 2026 Sponsored by retired medical professional State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R-Long Neck, Oak Orchard) , House Bill 305   would provide a framework for a three-year observational study aimed at reducing the incidence of   Type 2 diabetes.   Rep. Hilovsky said the study would follow a small, representative group of diabetic patients as they progress through a new, intensive approach to reverse the progression of the disease. "We need to change standard healthcare from our

March 6, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party The Delaware Republican Party is issuing an urgent wake-up call to every conservative in the First State. Recent national polls show socialism steadily gaining support among American voters—especially younger generations and Democrats. This dangerous trend threatens the very principles that built America: individual liberty, free enterprise, personal responsibility, and limited government. Socialism is not  

March 1, 2026 Shane Brennan, Delaware Online There has been a lot of statue talk in Wilmington lately. The Caesar Rodney statue, formerly displayed in downtown Wilmington's Rodney Square, will be making its return to the public in Washington D.C. The statue will be displayed among others honoring the country's founders as a part of the 250 year celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The National Park Service reached out to the city, according to Mayor

March 4, 2026 delaware.gov DNREC has announced that sand pumping at the Indian River Inlet will resume later this month as the department begins operating the upgraded Sand Bypass System. The system moves sand across the inlet to nourish beaches and dunes.   Visitors should expect temporary closures and restricted access near the inlet while crews stage equipment and piping. The machinery used during bypass operations can be dangerous, so please follow posted safety signage a

Katie Tabeling, Delaware Business Times DELMAR — The upstart developer Ocean Crest Properties is planning its third industrial park in four years and, this time, the company has set eyes on building an 800,000 square-foot park in Delmar. Ocean Crest Properties is a new venture formed with Chesapeake Plumbing and Heating owner Travis Martin and Bret and Kirk Davis, developers from Salisbury, Md. to identify and develop industrial space for small to medium companies in the sou

March 3, 2026 Brandon Ferguson, Coast TV SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - Six proposed ordinances aimed at reshaping development in Sussex County are expected to be introduced in the coming weeks, following recommendations from the county’s Land Use Reform Working Group. Jill Hicks, a member of the working group, played a direct role in bringing the measures before County Council. “I think we’re off to a really good start,” Hicks said. The six ordinances stem from a broader package of

Katie Tabeling, Delaware Business Times GEORGETOWN —The Buccini Pollin Group is betting big on sports, and with its latest management deal with Sports at the Beach, its sports management company now is in all three counties in Delaware. BPG Sports has signed a 15-year lease to operate and manage the largest sports complex in Sussex County. Sports at the Beach has 16 grass baseball fields as well as concession stands, picnic areas, pavilions and welcome center. The facility’s

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

March 1, 2026 An evening of connections and conversation at the Starboard for Next Generation & Current Generation Conservatives The  Cornerstone Initiative  is designed to engage the next generation of conservative leaders , including young professionals, entrepreneurs, and community builders under 40 who are actively shaping the future of our state.​ Hi everyone,   We’re excited to share updated details for the Cornerstone gathering on Friday, March 6th at the Starboard.  

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