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DELAWARE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS & OPINIONS
News:
July 31, 2026
Report Concludes Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Not in Delaware's Near Future
By DE House Republican Caucus​​
A state report released earlier this week on the feasibility of using small modular nuclear reactors to meet Delaware's growing demand for electricity indicates that the technology is many years away from being deployed. The Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force was created through bipartisan legislation sponsored by State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R-Long Neck, Oak Orchard) and State Sen. Bryant Richardson (R-Seaford). The concurrent resolution was approved by the General Assembly last July.

News:
July 31, 2026
State Officials Dedicate Federal Funds to Improve Sussex County Healthcare Access​
By DE House Republican Caucus​
Earlier this week, state health officials unveiled plans to use federal grant money to establish four new school-based health centers in Sussex County. The money is a portion of the nearly $157.4 million thus far awarded to Delaware under the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion, five-year federal initiative to improve rural health access in all 50 states.

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News:
July 24, 2026
Eight Proposed Constitutional Amendments Await the Next General Assembly​
By DE House Republican Caucus
Eight Proposed Constitutional Amendments Await the Next General Assembly The 153rd General Assembly passed eight proposed constitutional amendments, which will now await consideration by the next incarnation of the state legislature.
News:
July 24, 2026
While Approving One Major Voting Bill, Lawmakers Neglect Other Reforms
By DE House Republican Caucus
While Approving One Major Voting Bill, Lawmakers Neglect Other Reforms The Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act (House Bill 444) cleared the General Assembly on the last night of the session and is awaiting enactment at an expected signing ceremony with the governor.

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