November 24, 2025 Sa te Rep. Rich Collins (R–Millsboro) , who has represented the 41st Representative District since 2014, has announced that he will not seek reelection in next fall’s elections.   Collins, 76, said he felt some remorse over the decision but believed it was the right move to gain the flexibility he needs at this point in his life.   “I want to thank all the people of the 41st District who, for more than a decade, have placed their faith in me to make their vo

From Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Fellow Delaware Republicans, The recent election results in New Jersey and Virginia serve as a reminder that the path to victory is never easy — but they also reinforce why our mission in Delaware is so vital. Despite Democratic wins in those governor races, we must not lose sight of the momentum, opportunity, and growing discontent among voters who are hungry for accountability, affordability, and common-sense leade

by State Representative Danny Short November 18, 2025 The State of Delaware has a monkey on its back, and I have a front row seat to watch the troubling signs of withdrawal as it risks not getting its fix.   I’m a member of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC), the 12-member group of lawmakers that fashions the annual state operating budget.   Most Delawareans find the budget process dull as dishwater and tend to ignore any news about it. That’s unfortunate, because the issues r

From Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Fellow Delawareans, Democrats in Dover are pushing HB 255—a terrible bill that slams small businesses, destroys jobs, and raises costs for your family. It's time to fight back! Why Should YOU Care? This Bill Hits Your Family Hard; Here's How: Job Security for Your Kids: Businesses can't grow or hire as easily—your children face fewer good jobs, forcing them to leave Delaware for opportunities. Your Wallet Takes a Hit

National Federation of Republican Women   American Patriot Award   presented to   Barbara Kilby   Western Sussex Republican Women's Club Delaware Federation of Republican Women (See the excerpt from the event program following the message from our Chair, Daniel Willis) I hope this message finds you well.   It is my privilege to share that at the DFRW Convention in Dover this past Saturday, Barbara Kilby was awarded the American Patriot Award by the National Federation of Repu

38th District Republican Club November 16, 2025 You are strongly urged to email EVERY ONE of our state senators and tell them to vote NO on HB 255 . Email links for ALL Delaware State Senators are provided below. Click on a link to initiate your email. Copy the sample letter text below - modify the message - or write your own message. House Republicans — joined by nearly all major business groups in Delaware, argue that the projected “shortfall” is exaggerated, the process r

The following is from the Delaware State Police Website :   The Delaware State Police Permit to Purchase Section is responsible for the investigation of applications for, and the issuance of, handgun qualified purchaser permits.  To purchase a handgun in Delaware, the purchaser must be a Delaware resident and have a valid handgun qualified purchaser permit.  To obtain a handgun qualified purchaser permit, applicants must: (1) complete a firearms safety course by an approved i

NOTE:  The following is a reaction to today's House passage of House Bill 255. Needing a minimum of 25 votes to pass, the measure garnered 26 "yes" votes, all of which were from members of the House Democratic Caucus.  The final tally was 26 “yes,” 13 “no,” and two absent. The leadership of the Senate chose not to bring their members to Legislative Hall today, despite being called back into extraordinary session by the governor. Although unconfirmed, it is believed the upper

An Opinion Article by Rep. Mike Smith As someone who had the privilege of working for one of Delaware’s greatest governors, Mike Castle, I learned early on that good policy is about balance — balancing our budget, our economy, and our reputation as a state that means business. Governor Castle taught us that stability, transparency, and fiscal discipline are not partisan ideals; they are the foundation of Delaware’s economic success.   That foundation is what’s now at risk.  

A message from Daniel Willis, Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party November 11, 2025 Fellow Republicans,  As we gather in reflection this Veterans Day, we honor the men and women whose courage, discipline, and devotion have safeguarded our nation throughout its history. Their service, whether on land, at sea, in the air, or in any other domain, has preserved the freedoms we rely upon every day. Here in Sussex County, we are privileged to live among veterans and military f

From Spotlight Delmarva by Olivia Marble November 5, 2025 An open field along Route 9 near Milton is the proposed site for the Cool Springs Crossing development. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE PHOTO BY OLIVIA MARBLE. The chambers of the Sussex County Council was a sea of green and white stickers on Tuesday as area residents flooded into a hearing for a controversial plan to build what effectively would be a new town in southern Delaware – complete with 1,900 homes and retail shops.   

The Measures will be the Subject of Next Thursday's Extraordinary Session of the General Assembly Two measures under consideration in House committee hearings tomorrow could have a significant impact on future state spending and how lawmakers vote on bills. The House Rules and House Administration committees, both of which are comprised entirely of the five members of the House leadership, will take up House Bill 255 and House Resolution 19 . House Bill 255 deals with the im

From the DSSA - Delaware Sportsmen's Association - Facebook Post on November 4, 2025 BREAKING NEWS: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a hearing on the plaintiffs' motion is set for 11/13/2025 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 4A before Judge Maryellen Noreika. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the plaintiffs shall serve a copy of this Oral Order on the defendants promptly. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 11/4/2025. (mdb). This is why we're here: to defend our right to bear arms and sometimes w

By State Rep. Bryan Shupe November 3, 2025   In recent days, Delawareans have been asking a straightforward question: Where can the state cut spending right now to avoid another tax hike?   It’s the right question. Delaware faces a serious budget deficit, and while some in Dover reflexively look to taxpayers for more money, families and small businesses cannot afford to be the state’s ATM. At home and in business, Delawareans make hard choices, cut waste, and live within thei

In a true display of neighborly spirit and community service, members of the 38th District and Southern Delaware Republican Club came together this November to collect and donate over 250 pounds of nonperishable food items  to local pantries serving families in need across our district. With the cost of groceries and household essentials continuing to rise, many Delaware families are feeling the pinch. Our members stepped up in a big way—filling donation boxes with canned go

OCTOBER 31, 2025 -- Governor Matt Meyer today called the General Assembly to an extraordinary session to address a projected $400 million revenue shortfall over the next three years. In a prepared release, the governor was quick to lay partisan blame for the problem. “We’re staring down a $400 million shortfall because Washington keeps handing out tax breaks to the wealthy while working people get left behind," he said. The governor's comments reference the federal One Big Be

Kicking Off with a Countywide Food Drive and Children’s Clothing Drive WHY WE ARE TAKING ACTION   While Chris Coons admits that Democrats are using the government shutdown as “a moment of leverage,” the Sussex County Republican Party is stepping in to serve. Even Delaware’s Democratic governor, Matt Meyer, was forced to use state resources to extend SNAP benefits through November — a sign of how badly Washington is failing our families.   While Democrats in Washington refuse

Fellow Republicans,   The Sussex County Democratic Party has chosen its new leader, and in doing so, it has revealed its true character.   After the resignation of convicted child predator Jeff Balk , they were given a chance to demonstrate accountability and moral courage. They failed that test.   Their new chair, Loretta Benson , was not a bystander. She was the first name on the letter defending Balk after his crimes became public. That letter called him a “model citizen” 

by Daniel Willis, Chair, Sussex County Republican Party Friends, Jeff Balk’s resignation may have ended his term as chair, but it has not ended the fight for accountability. As American patriot John Paul Jones said, “We have not yet begun to fight.” Because this is not just about one man stepping down — it is about an entire leadership team that stood behind him after learning the truth. When the facts of Balk’s conviction for sexually abusing minors became public, the Sussex

Fellow Republicans, That is what members of the Sussex County Democratic Executive Committee  wrote, in their own words, after learning their county chair, Jeff Balk , was a convicted child predator .   Instead of doing the right thing, they doubled down. They signed their names to a letter that said they had “no intention of abandoning our chair.”   Those signers were : Loretta Benson, First Vice-Chair and RD 36 Chair Tim Garrahan, Second Vice-Chair Valencia Hayes, Treasurer