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Whether you’ve recently made Sussex County your home or have lived here your entire life, together, we represent the backbone of Delaware’s conservative movement and the steadfast belief that government should serve the people, not the other way around.
Through grassroots engagement, principled leadership, and a commitment to service, we are shaping the future of Delaware one conversation, one election, and one act of civic participation at a time.
Daniel Willis, Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party
MESSAGES FROM THE SUSSEX CO. GOP CHAIRMAN
Tom Molnar -
Chair of Sussex County Republican Committee
April 27th message:
We the People
MESSAGES FROM TOM MOLNAR, SUSSEX CO GOP CHAIRMAN
Most recent:
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SCRC Chairman Insights of America 250 Republican Dinner & Convention, Apr 27
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Bethany Flag Salute at 8:30 AM
Upcoming
Sussex County Municipal elections
Blades - 04/06/26
Ocean View - 04/11/26
Seaford- 04/18/26
Milford - 04/25/26
OUR 45TH & 47TH
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
DONALD J. TRUMP
“In everything we do, my administration will be inspired by a strong pursuit of excellence and unrelenting success. We will not forget our country, we will not forget our Constitution, and we will not forget our God.”
President Donald J. Trump – January 20, 2025
Official Commemorative Ornament of America’s 250th Anniversary
2026 White House Christmas Collection
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Sussex County Republican Women's Club, contact Marie at info@scrwc.net
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Western Sussex Republican Women, contact Gloria at gloriajburton@gmail.com
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First State Freedom Store, visit the store in the Sussex GOP headquarters or email info@sussex.gop.
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News-Opinion:
January 29, 2026
Legislature 0verrides Meyer’s Labor Bill Veto, Senate Advances Vetoed Marijuana Bill Override
By Tim Carlin, Spotlight Delaware
Why Should Delaware Care? In a surprise move on Wednesday, the State Senate voted to override Gov. Matt Meyer’s two vetoes issued on bills last year. The move underscored longstanding tensions between Delaware’s governor and lawmakers within his own party, and sparked outcry from Republican lawmakers about process and local control. Longstanding tensions between Delaware’s governor and lawmakers within his own party revealed themselves again on Wednesday. The State Senate voted to override Gov. Matt Meyer’s two vetoes issued on bills last year – one that would close what advocates call a wage theft loophole, and another that would limit where marijuana shops can be located. The House later sealed the override on the labor bill, but has not yet voted on the marijuana override.
State Sen. Eric Buckson, Kent County
News:
January 28, 2026
Hocker Introduces Senate Substitute 1 for SB 64 to Ensure RGGI Proceeds Directly Reduce Electric Bills
By DE Senate - Republican Caucus
DOVER — Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker (R – Ocean View) today introduced Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 64, an updated version of legislation first proposed last year, to clarify that certain revenue generated through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is returned directly to all Delaware electric customers. “Energy costs are too high, and Delaware families are feeling it every single month when they open their bills,” said Senator Hocker. “This bill is about making sure that we are taking direct action to defray the costly effects of RGGI that are being passed on to our ratepayers.”
State Sen. Gerald Hocker
News:
January 28, 2026
Bill Would Give Boat Owners the Right to Repair their Vessels, Engines, Equipment
By DE House - Republican Caucus
A bill introduced in the Delaware General Assembly this week seeks to break new ground in the Right-to-Repair movement. The Delaware Marine Equipment Right to Repair Act (House Bill 279) is sponsored by State Rep. Rich Collins (R-Millsboro) and State Sen. Russell Huxtable (D-Harbeson, Lewes, Dewey Beach). The bipartisan legislation would require the makers of boats, engines, and any specialized machinery, parts, tools, and technical systems installed on or used in conjunction with vessels, to provide fair and reasonable access to the parts, tools, software, and documentation needed to conduct repairs. If enacted, the bill would be the first right-to-repair state law focused on marine equipment.
State Rep. Rich Collins
News:
January 28, 2026
Buckson, Harris Introduce Bipartisan Interstate Compacts to Expand Workforce Mobility and Support Military Families
By DE Senate - Republican Caucus
DOVER, DE — Three bipartisan pieces of legislation introduced on Wednesday and sponsored by Senator Eric Buckson (R – South Dover) would make it easier for licensed professionals to work across state lines, helping address workforce shortages while providing meaningful support for military members and their families. Senate Bills 216, 217, and 218 adopt interstate licensure compacts for respiratory therapists, cosmetologists, and massage therapists, respectively. Together, they create streamlined pathways for qualified professionals to practice in participating states without having to navigate duplicative licensing processes each time they relocate.
State Sen. Eric Buckson, Kent County
News-Opinion:
January 27, 2026
Sen Buckson on Energy Cost and Options
By State Sen. Eric Buckson, Kent
Governor Meyer, Majority Party, Delmarva Power, possible options? Lets lower rates Listen to Sen. Buckson's message by clicking the Link to full article. This reel is posted on Sen. Buckson's facebook page.
State Sen. Eric Buckson, Kent County
News-Opinion:
January 22, 2026
Senate & House Republican Leadership Respond to Governor Meyer’s State of the State Address
From the Senate Republican Caucus: Following Governor Matt Meyer’s State of the State address, Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker and Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn offered the following statements, highlighting areas of agreement while raising concerns about partisan rhetoric and policy characterizations. Statement from Senator Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View): “I appreciate Governor Meyer’s acknowledgment that Delaware must move faster on modern nuclear energy, including small modular reactors, if we are serious about affordability and reliability. However, if we truly want lower energy costs for Delaware families, we must also work to revitalize infrastructure already in place. That includes working with stakeholders to restart in-state generation at facilities like the Indian River Power Plant, potentially using natural gas. “I strongly disagree with the Governor’s characterization of congressional Republicans on healthcare. Democrats wrote the Affordable Care Act as well as the language that allowed enhanced subsidies to expire at the end of 2025. Blaming Republicans for a law Democrats authored more than a decade ago is simply not accurate.” Statement from Senator Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown): “I welcome the Governor’s recognition that nuclear energy must be part of Delaware’s energy future, and that excessive permitting and red tape are driving up costs for families, businesses, and housing. Republicans in the General Assembly have been raising those concerns for years, and it’s encouraging to see that reality acknowledged. “I also agree with the Governor that Delaware should pursue a film tax credit. We have an incredible range of scenery, from our beaches and rural agricultural communities to urban settings like Wilmington and the historic backdrops around Dover. Delaware should be a destination for filmmakers and a smart, responsible film incentive can help create jobs and investment while showcasing our state to the country. “Unfortunately, the Governor again decided to inject partisan attacks into his remarks. Civility cannot be something we preach behind closed doors while publicly attacking Republicans in Congress, especially when Delaware’s rural healthcare expansion is being made possible by federal funding authorized under H.R. 1. Delaware families deserve solutions, not political finger-pointing.”
From House Republican Leadership - click here to view the video in our blog on the response to the State of the State address from the House Minority Leader, Rep. Timothy Dukes, and the House Minority Whip, Rep. Jeffrey Spiegelman.
News-Opinion:
January 21, 2026
Yet Another Example of 1 Party Control
By State Sen Gerald Hocker
Yesterday evening, Senate Democrats introduced SB 228 and SB 230 and, by around 10 p.m., rushed both bills onto today’s Senate Executive Committee agenda. Republican members of the Special Property Reassessment Committee were never consulted or given advance notice beyond being told the bills would be introduced. The business community, who is impacted by this legislation, found out roughly 45 minutes prior to the committee hearing that these bills were on the agenda. This is not how a transparent or responsible government is supposed to work.
State Sen. Gerald Hocker
News:
January 21, 2026
Affordability Package Would Reduce the Financial Burden on Struggling Residents
By House Republican Caucus
State Rep. Lyndon Yearick (R–Camden, Wyoming, Woodside) is advancing a package of four bills designed to ease the financial burden on low- and moderate-income Delawareans struggling with rising costs and a slowing economy. “Working families and those seeking employment need relief,” Rep. Yearick said. “Food and energy prices continue to rise, hiring has slowed, Delaware currently has the seventh-highest unemployment rate in the nation, and some economists warn we could face a recession by the end of the year. For families searching for affordable housing, the situation is even more dire.” According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, average personal consumption expenditures per person in Delaware are $57,672 annually. “If enacted, these bills would improve the financial outlook for tens of thousands of Delawareans and help give our most challenged residents a better chance to make ends meet,” Yearick said. The Delaware Life Affordability Package includes the following measures: • Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Expansion: House Substitute 1 for House Bill 99 replaces an earlier proposal. It would amend Delaware’s Earned Income Tax Credit by making it fully refundable at 10 percent. Modeled after Pennsylvania law, the credit would equal 10 percent of a taxpayer’s federal Earned Income Tax Credit, up to a maximum of $805. The credit would first be applied to any state income tax owed, with any remaining amount refunded directly to the taxpayer. The Earned Income Tax Credit is widely regarded as an effective anti-poverty tool, helping supplement the earnings of modest-income workers. Currently, more than 60,000 Delawareans benefit from it each year. This proposal would allow eligible residents to collectively receive an additional $10 million annually. • Doubling the Retirement Income Tax Exclusion for Vulnerable Retirees: Introduced last April, House Bill 108 would double the amount of retirement income Delawareans (age 60 and older) could shield from the state income tax from $12,500 to $25,000. Rep. Yearick intends to amend the bill to focus eligibility on those most at risk. Under the revised measure, individuals earning less than $30,000 annually and households with combined incomes of less than $60,000 per year would qualify. • Expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Credit: This new House Bill, which is expected to be filed shortly, would amend the Delaware Child and Dependent Care Credit to make it more valuable to disadvantaged families. Currently, qualifying taxpayers may claim a non-refundable state income tax credit equal to 50% of the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. This legislation would increase the state credit to 100% of the federal amount for households with annual income below $60,000, helping working families offset the high cost of care. Eligible recipients could receive a credit of up to $3,000 per child for up to two children. Those above the income threshold would continue to have access to the current state tax credit. • Realty Transfer Tax Relief for Affordable Housing: Set at 4% of a home’s purchase price, Delaware’s realty transfer tax is among the highest in the nation. The tax is actually an amalgam of two separate levies. The state government imposes a 2.5% tax, with applicable county or municipal governments usually imposing the remaining 1.5%. Applied to the approximate median value of a single-family home in Delaware, $400,000, the combined tax results in a total obligation of $16,000, typically split between the buyer and seller. This proposal would reduce that burden for qualifying affordable housing transactions. Under the bill, expected to be filed shortly, homes sold for less than $350,000 would not be subject to the state’s 2.5% portion of the transfer tax. Homes sold for between $350,000 and $500,000 would have their total transfer tax reduced from 4% to 3%, in equal one-quarter percent reductions over four years, starting January 1, 2027. Any homes in this price range sold after January 1, 2030, would pay a 3% realty transfer tax. Local governments’ transfer tax revenue would not be impacted. Rep. Yearick acknowledged that his proposals would reduce the amount of money flowing into the state’s coffers, with the full fiscal impact to be determined after the Office of the Controller General analyzes each bill. However, he said the four pieces of legislation are means-tested, helping those in the most challenging circumstances while limiting the potential state revenue reduction. “Our state should focus on helping those who need it most, when they need it most,” Yearick said. “While some may worry about reduced state revenue, they should also consider the long-term cost of increased public aid. Reducing financial pressure on vulnerable citizens up front is more efficient and more effective than forcing families into government assistance programs later.”
Here is a link to a related video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17xtBrnx2A/
State Rep. Lyndon Yearick
News:
August 11, 2026
Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner's "first responders" bill
is now law
By DE House Republican Caucus
Public safety-related legislation that Rep. Jones Giltner sponsored with Senator Brian Pettyjohn has been signed into law. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 234 creates in Delaware state law a definition of an emergency management “first responder.” Until now, the term was referenced in the state code, but not actually defined, creating potential uncertainty about who qualifies as a first responder in this context. The new law defines a first responder as a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical services personnel member, hazardous materials response team member, 911 dispatcher, emergency manager, or other individual who is responsible for the protection and preservation of life or property and who is called on to respond to emergencies.
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Opinion:
August 7, 2026
Eight Proposed Constitutional Amendments Await the Next General Assembly
By J. Fulgham
Director of Policy & Communications
Delaware House of Representatives
Republican Caucus
Governor Matt Meyer on Thursday signed the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act (HB 444), ostensibly to establish a system of state-level voting rights protections. Introduced during the final month of the legislative session in an election year, the bill was fast-tracked through the legislative process. Filed in early June, it cleared four committees and was approved by the House and Senate chambers by June 30th. The governor sounded a partisan note in enacting the legislation. “Today, we sent a clear message to the nation: when Washington retreats on voting rights, Delaware steps up.”
News:
August 7, 2026
Elephant's
Graveyard
By DE House Republican Caucus
A CONTINUING FEATURE LOOKING AT BILLS SUPPORTED BY HOUSE REPUBLICANS DURING THE 153RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT DID NOT BECOME LAW...BUT PROBABLY SHOULD HAVE. Two bills introduced earlier this year by State Rep. Michael Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley) and State Sen. Eric Buckson (R-Dover South) sought to support Delaware educators and improve classroom environments.
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.
I'm sending out a great big THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Sussex County Republican Committee meeting on Monday, August 10, at the Millsboro Fire Co. Hall. We had a great turnout with over 100 patriots attending!
Our guest speakers, Dr. Mike Katz, candidate for U.S. Senate, Rev. Earl Cooper, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, and Sheriff Robert Lee, all gave an outstanding performance. Sheriff Robert Lee has been the Sussex County Sheriff for the past 12 years and is running unopposed for this position again.
They are all looking for your vote, and I overwhelmingly endorse them.
WE NEED YOUR HELP.
We must get GOOD REPUBLICANS elected up and down the state!
There are many volunteer opportunities you can participate in. For instance, being a greeter outside the polls, making phone calls, doing door knocking, and participating in literature drops.
You can reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Debbie Faust by:
· Filling out the Volunteer Form on sussex.gop
· Sending an email to sussexvolunteer@gmail.com
· Sending an email to info@sussex.gop
Debbie can help you target a way to make a difference in this election that you are comfortable with.
We have campaign signs for your favorite candidates at the Sussex GOP Office in Georgetown. Stop by to see us at 131 E. Market Street for candidate signs and literature. Office hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Please make every effort to check our website SUSSEX.GOP often for the latest and greatest information concerning everything that is happening in the county.
Also, you can contact your favorite candidates for signs and literature. The website, facebook and email contact information for our Republican candidates is available on the 9-15 Primary Candidates and 11-3 General Candidates pages.
Mark your calendar now for the next Sussex County GOP meeting which will be on September 14 at the Revelation Brewery in Georgetown with a 6:30 PM starting time. This is our annual fundraiser and there will be a lot of items available in the silent and live auction.
We need to win every election in the county and state.
With your help we will be successful!
OFF SHORE WIND
Offshore Wind at Mid-Year: From Projection to Experience
June 29, 2026
Michelle Parsons, M.D.,
CRI Board Chair
Only a few years ago, offshore wind was widely promoted as one of America's most promising future sources of electricity. Federal and state governments announced ambitious clean energy goals, developers paid record prices for offshore leases, and policymakers projected billions of dollars in investment, thousands of new jobs, and affordable renewable power for decades to come. Much of that discussion focused on what offshore wind was expected to become. One month cannot define an industry, but it can reveal important trends. During June, major energy companies reconsidered investment strategies, federal and state governments continued battling in court over permitting decisions, Congress proposed additional oversight of offshore wind projects, researchers published new findings about the physical effects of large offshore wind installations, and several states challenged the federal government's cancellation of offshore wind leases. Individually, each story attracted attention. Collectively, they offered a revealing snapshot of where the industry stands today.
Offshore Wind Update: CRI Remains Active in Multiple Legal Challenges as Offshore Wind Questions Grow
May 25, 2026
38th District and Southern Delaware Republican Club
May brought major developments in the offshore wind debate, with Delaware now at the center of a growing series of legal, regulatory, and economic disputes surrounding the US Wind project and the broader offshore wind industry. The Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) remains actively involved in ongoing legal challenges related to offshore wind permitting, coastal zone approvals, and state authority over local land use decisions. Recent developments highlight how the debate has expanded far beyond renewable energy policy alone and now involves constitutional authority, local governance, fisheries, grid reliability, industrial policy, and long-term energy affordability.
State vs. Counties Showdown: Offshore Wind Case Delayed as Constitutional Battle Intensifies
May 9, 2026
38th District and Southern Delaware Republican Club
In a major development, the scheduled May 14 court hearing in the challenge to DNREC’s approval of the coastal construction permit for the US Wind project has been postponed by the Court. Attorneys Jane Brady and Stephani Ballard, representing the Caesar Rodney Institute and other challengers, requested the delay—and the Court agreed. The delay comes because the same legal team is simultaneously engaged in a high stakes battle before the Delaware Supreme Court over Senate Bill 159—a case that could reshape the balance of power across the entire state. SB 159 is not just about energy policy. It is a constitutional fight over who controls land use in Delaware—local counties or state government. At its core, the case challenges whether the State can override county authority to push through large scale energy infrastructure projects, including those tied to offshore wind, when the State arbitrarily determines they serve a broader statewide interest.
Delaware Court Clears Path for US Wind Substation After Sussex, Fenwick Lawsuit Challenge
March 27, 2026
SUSSEX CO., Del. - A major legal battle over offshore wind in Sussex County has taken a decisive turn in the Delaware Court of Chancery this week. The Court of Chancery has ruled in favor of the state, clearing the way for a controversial electrical substation tied to the US Wind project and rejecting a lawsuit filed by Sussex County and the Town of Fenwick Island, according to the Delaware Department of Justice. That lawsuit challenged Senate Bill 159, a law passed in late 2025 after Sussex County Council voted 4-1 in late 2024 to deny a permit for the substation near the Indian River Power Plant. The proposed facility would serve as the landing point for power cables from an offshore wind farm planned off the Maryland coast, ultimately connecting that energy to the regional grid. State lawmakers stepped in after the county’s denial, passing legislation designed to prevent local governments from blocking certain large-scale energy infrastructure projects tied to renewable power. Sussex County and Fenwick Island argued that move overstepped state authority, claiming it violated local zoning control and other constitutional principles. But in its latest ruling, handed down on Wednesday, March 25, the Court of Chancery sided with the state and affirmed that zoning authority ultimately rests with the General Assembly, which can override local decisions when it determines a broader statewide interest is at stake.
Offshore Wind Update
March 27, 2026
Dr. Michelle Parsons
Caesar Rodney Institute Board Chair & 38th District Republican Club, PAC
The article compiled by Dr. Parsons addresses these topics:
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Court Rules Against Sussex County Council
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Caesar Rodney Institute Challenges DNREC
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Ocean City's Federal Lawsuit
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Broader Issues Occurring
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Sussex County Council Must Appeal Court Ruling
Trump Enters
Offshore
Wind
Settlement
March 23, 2026
The US buys back offshore wind licences from Total Energies, which in return promises to invest an equivalent amount in expanding its US natural gas activities. Donald Trump has found a way to get out of at least two offshore wind projects. The US government has reached an agreement with Total Energies to buy back the French company’s two offshore wind licences off New York and North Carolina for just under USD 1bn. Total Energies announced this on Monday afternoon. ”Total Energies is pleased to sign these settlement agreements with the DOI [Department of the Interior, ed.] and to support the government’s energy policy,” said CEO Patrick Pouyanné. ”As the development of offshore wind projects is not in the country’s interest, we have decided to abandon the development of offshore wind in the US in exchange for the reimbursement of the lease fees.” Four years ago, Total Energies paid USD 795m to win the licence for what has become the Attentive Energy development project off New Jersey, and USD 160m for the licence for Carolina Long Bay off the coast of North Carolina. However, this does not mean that the French company can simply transfer the money straight back into its account. The agreement has been concluded with the counter-condition that an equivalent amount is invested in developing US production and export of fossil energy, which is already by far Total Energies’ core business. Total Energies will thus use the money to finance the construction of the Rio Grande LNG plant with a capacity of 29Mt, as well as to further develop its oil and gas activities in the US. In addition, a letter of intent (LoI) has been signed with developer Glenfarne for a 20-year agreement to offtake 2m tons of LNG annually from the company’s planned Arctic facility in Alaska. ”These investments will help supply Europe with the much-needed LNG from the US and secure gas supply for the expansion of data centers in the US. We believe this is a more efficient use of capital in the US.” Total Energies, which has long insisted on being an energy company rather than an oil company, states that it has conducted studies showing that offshore wind in the US ”is expensive and may have a negative impact on the electricity price for US customers.” The settlement may offer a way out for the many other developers that hold offshore wind licences which, due to resistance from the US government, are not readily exploitable. Conversely, it may act as a barrier if such agreements can only be concluded on the condition that the money is committed to fossil investments, as chief analyst at Aegir Insights, Signe Sørensen, pointed out to EnergiWatch last week. ”Many of the developers will have no interest in reinvesting the money in the US, and they will likely have a good court case if they sue the government for termination on the wrong basis. Maybe their lease will still be terminated. But they should at least be able to sue to get all costs reimbursed – not just the original lease purchase amount, but also investments in developing the lease.” (This article has been translated from EnergyWatch’s Danish sister media EnergiWatch.dk) https://energywatch.com/EnergyNews/wind/article19141063.ece
SLIDESHOW UPDATES BY BRENT BURDGE
2026 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
SLIDESHOWS BY BRENT BURDGE
Brent is Chair of the Northern New Castle County Region Republican Committee and Chair of their Legislative Awareness Working (LAW) Group.
Brent is an expert in Delaware’s General Assembly and an analyst who tracks legislation moving through the General Assembly consulting with community groups and political groups.
The slideshows are concise overviews of bulleted items covering significant bills.
Click the button below the slideshow to download a PDF of the slides.
THE MARCH 2026 UPDATE & RECAP
THE MARCH 2026 UPDATE & RECAP
CAESAR RODNEY INSTITUTE
CAESAR RODNEY INSTITUTE
A Delaware non-profit committed to protecting individual liberties. Their mission is to educate and inform constituents, legislators, and stakeholders on important issues that impact their livelihood.
Portions of the most recent articles from Caesar Rodney Institute are presented here with links to either the CRI website or blogs on sussex.gop for the full article.
For previous articles on energy, education, budget or policy see either the CRI website link above or previous blogs on sussex.gop.
Why Delaware’s Decoupling from Accelerated Depreciation Is a Strategic Mistake
Delaware’s decision to decouple from the federal accelerated depreciation rules (House Bill 255 as amended), which passed in November and was signed into law shortly thereafter, is being sold as a responsible way to “protect the budget.” In reality, it acts as a quiet tax hike on investment, signals that Delaware is willing to be less competitive, and reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of accelerated depreciation.
Accelerated Depreciation Is Not a “Bonus”
When a business buys a major asset – machinery, a truck fleet, a data center - or invests in research and development (R&D), it pays real cash up front. The tax code then determines when that cost can be deducted.
SNAP, Obesity and Delaware’s Health
December 23, 2025
By C.D. Casscells, M.D.
Director, Center for Health Policy
While more than a dozen states have received or sought the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) waivers to restrict certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases beginning in 2026, Delaware has chosen not to pursue such an option. Those waivers allow states, with federal approval, to limit which foods and beverages may be purchased with SNAP benefits, including soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages.
Delaware’s Energy Crossroads:
Rising Demand, Shrinking Reliability
By Dr. David R. Legates, Ph.D.
CRI Contributor
December 17, 2025
In a companion explainer, “Understanding ‘the Grid’ that Powers Delaware,” I describe how the electric grid operates as a real- time, just-in-time system in which electricity must be produced and consumed almost instantaneously. That structure frames the challenges now confronting Delaware as electricity demand rises and state generation capacity continues to decline.
PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator responsible for electricity reliability across Delaware and much of the Mid-Atlantic, has warned that brownouts and blackouts could affect the grid as early as June 1, 2026, because people will be using significantly more electricity than before.
Every Wednesday: Bethany Beach Boardwalk Flag Salute at 8:30 AM
4/01/26 - Wednesday (First Wednesday of each month)
Rep. Danny Short, Representative District 39
Coffee Meeting
8 AM
Join Danny for his monthly constituent coffee meeting. The coffee, snacks and conversation are free. Everyone is welcome.
Location: Nanticoke Senior Center, 1001 W. Locust St., Seaford DE
4/06/26 - Monday (First Monday of each month)
38th District and Southern Delaware Republican Club Meeting.
Meet and greet begins at 6 PM, with the meeting starting at 6:30 PM
Location: South Coastal Library on Kent Avenue in Bethany Beach
Speaker: Nancy Mercante. Founder, Citizens for Delaware Schools
4/06/26 - Monday CANCELLED
Blades Municipal Election
For more information on Blades' election including time, location and candidates, click HERE.
4/08/26 - Wednesday (Second Wednesday of each month)
36th Representative District Republican Committee Meeting
6:30 PM to order food. Meeting starts at 7 PM.
Location: Grotto Pizza, 102 Silicato Way, Milford, DE
Guest speaker: Mike Katz, U.S. Senate Candidate
4/09/25 - Thursday (Second Thursday of each month)
Rep. Rich Collins, Representative District 41
Monthly Constituent Coffee Meeting
9 AM
Please take advantage of this opportunity to discuss what's happening in our state.
The coffee, donuts, and conversation are free. Come to talk and listen
Location: Plantation Lakes Northern Community Center, 35020 Wright Way, Millsboro DE
4/11/26 - Saturday
Ocean View Municipal Election
For more information on Ocean View's election including time, location and candidates, click HERE.
4/11/26 – Saturday
The Truth of America's Founding: Your Heritage and Mine - Lewes, DE
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: New Covenant Church , 3072 Savannah E Dr, Lewes, DE
A one-day course led by Instructor and Regional Director Larry Mayo exploring the biblical foundations of America’s founding and our Christian heritage
4/13//26 - Monday (Second Monday of each month)
Sussex County Republican Committee Meeting
6:30 PM,
Location: Millsboro Fire Hall, 109 East State Street in Millsboro, DE 19966
Speaker: Candidate for US Senator, Dr. Mike Katz
All Delaware registered Republicans are invited to join us!
4/15/26 - Monday
An Evening with John Shulli, U.S. Senate Candidate
A New Day for Delaware!
6 PM to 8 PM
Open to the Public!
Join John for a reception at Stanley's Tavern - Upstairs Room, 2038 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE
Please RSVP to campaign@shulli.org.
4/18/26 - Saturday
Seaford Municipal Election
For more information on Seaford's election including time, location and candidates, click HERE.
4/20/26 - Monday
Join Representative Bryan Shupe for a Community Meeting
6 PM to 8 PM
Location: Evelyn I. Morris Early Childhood Center, 120 W. Railroad Ave. Millsboro DE
4/20/26 - Monday (Third Monday of each month)
41st Representative District Republican Committee Meeting
6:30 PM
Location: Millsboro Police Community Training Room, 120 W. Railroad Ave. Millsboro DE
Guest Speakers: Douglas Conaway, Republican Candidate for the 41st District
Note: All Republican candidates listed on the Delaware Dept of Elections list of primary candidates for District 41 will be included as speakers at some point as we move forward.
4/20/26 - Monday (Third Monday of each month)
Eastern Sussex Republican Club Meeting
Social Time starts at 6:30 PM and the meeting at 7:00 PM
Location: Delaware State Police Troop 7, off of Rt. 24 (East of the new Love Creek Elementary & Beacon Middle Schools)
19444 Mulberry Knoll Road, Lewes, DE.
Guest speakers: Lewis Briggs III, Information Officer for the Delaware State Police presenting on the various Scams and Scammer’s techniques that are circulating in Delaware, especially towards the Senior Citizens.
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4/21/26 – Tuesday (Third Tuesday of each month) CANCELED
4th, 14th & 20th Representative Districts Republican Committee Meeting
6:30 PM.
Location: TBD
4/22/26 - Wednesday (Fourth Wednesday of each month)
Sussex County Republican Women's Club Meeting
4:45 PM
Nicola Pizza 2nd Floor, 17323 Ocean One Plaza, Lewes
Speakers: John Shulli, US Senate Candidate. Alexandra Reed Baker, Sussex County Recorder of Deeds Candidate.
Cost $40
RSVP by Tuesday, APRIL 14th to Marie at info@scrwc.net
4/23/26 - Thursday (Fourth Thursday of each month)
Western Sussex County Republican Women's Club Meeting
Check-in and order your own lunch: 11 AM, Gavel: 11:30 AM
Location: Pizza King, 300 W Stein Hwy, Seaford, DE
Speaker: Matt Lloyd, Sussex County Council, District 1
4/24/26 – Friday
2026 Republican State Dinner
Location: Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, 1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE
4/25/26 – Saturday
2026 Republican State Convention
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, 1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE
This convention will serve as the nominating convention for key statewide offices and will help set the course for the year ahead. Delegates will take part in endorsing candidates for United States Senate, United States Congress, and statewide offices, while also conducting party business that will shape our direction heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
4/25/26 - Saturday
Milford Municipal Election
For more information on Milford's election including time, location and candidates, click HERE.
4/27/26 - Monday (Last Monday of each month)
39th & 40th Representative Districts Republican Committee Meeting &
Western Sussex Concerned Citizens PAC Meeting
6:00 PM
Location: American Legion Nanticoke Post 6, 230 Front Street, Seaford, DE
Speakers: Danny Willis, Vice Chair DE GOP Party, and Matt Lloyd, Sussex County Council District 1
www.degopdistrict40.com
4/27/26 - Monday
35th Representative District Republican Committee Meeting
Campaign Candidate Kick Off
Refreshment will be provided starting at 6 PM. Meeting starts at 6:30 PM.
Location: Vanderwende Barn, 22304 Atlanta Rd, Seaford, DE
Guest speaker: State Rep. Jesse Vanderwende will share insights about the ongoing progress in this legislative session, which is set to reconvene this week. Additionally, we will be joined by our campaign manager for the 2026 team to discuss our reelection strategy for success.
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8-11: Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner's "first responders" bill
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is now law
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8-7: Opinion: Eight Proposed Constitutional Amendments Await the Next General Assembly
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8-7: Elephant's Graveyard
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7-31: Report Concludes Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Not in Delaware's Near Future
NEW REVISED! CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO DE PUBLIC POLICY
Do Lawmakers Share Your Values?
by Sen. Bryant Richardson
FOR THE RECORD: DE Senate Podcast
SHORT TUTORIAL: How to read DE legislation online from Rep. Bryan Shupe
DELAWARE FAMILY POLICY COUNCIL 2026 BILL TRACKER
MESSAGES FROM GENE TRUONO, DELGOP CHAIRMAN
Most recent:
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Every Small Action Creates a Ripple. Help Us Defy the Midterm Projections., August 10
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Insidious’: Sussex County Continues to Denounce New Affordable Housing Law, July 30
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The Third-Largest Source of Delaware's Revenue Isn't a Tax, July 30
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You May Have Money Waiting for You, July 29
FOR THE RECORD Senate Podcast
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July 17, 2026, Issue Highlights:
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16th Annual Caregiver Conference
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Ribbon Cutting of the Mill
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Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
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Statewide Guidance for Treating Opioid Use Disorder
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For the Record
August 14, 2026 Issue Highlights:
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NEWS: Direct-to-Consumer Wine Sales Law Takes Effect Tomorrow
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NEWS: State, Federal Lawmakers Focused on Improving Health Through Better Eating, Nutrition
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ELEPHANT'S GRAVEYARD: Tax Breaks on Overtime Pay and Tips Killed by House and Senate Democrats
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NEWS: Longest-Tenured Member of the House of Representatives Honored by Hometown
DELAWARE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS & OPINIONS
News:
August 11, 2026
Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner's "first responders" bill
is now law
By DE House Republican Caucus
Public safety-related legislation that Rep. Jones Giltner sponsored with Senator Brian Pettyjohn has been signed into law. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 234 creates in Delaware state law a definition of an emergency management “first responder.” Until now, the term was referenced in the state code, but not actually defined, creating potential uncertainty about who qualifies as a first responder in this context. The new law defines a first responder as a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical services personnel member, hazardous materials response team member, 911 dispatcher, emergency manager, or other individual who is responsible for the protection and preservation of life or property and who is called on to respond to emergencies.
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Opinion:
August 7, 2026
Eight Proposed Constitutional Amendments Await the Next General Assembly
By J. Fulgham
Director of Policy & Communications
Delaware House of Representatives
Republican Caucus
Governor Matt Meyer on Thursday signed the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act (HB 444), ostensibly to establish a system of state-level voting rights protections. Introduced during the final month of the legislative session in an election year, the bill was fast-tracked through the legislative process. Filed in early June, it cleared four committees and was approved by the House and Senate chambers by June 30th. The governor sounded a partisan note in enacting the legislation. “Today, we sent a clear message to the nation: when Washington retreats on voting rights, Delaware steps up.”
News:
August 7, 2026
Elephant's
Graveyard
By DE House Republican Caucus
A CONTINUING FEATURE LOOKING AT BILLS SUPPORTED BY HOUSE REPUBLICANS DURING THE 153RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT DID NOT BECOME LAW...BUT PROBABLY SHOULD HAVE. Two bills introduced earlier this year by State Rep. Michael Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley) and State Sen. Eric Buckson (R-Dover South) sought to support Delaware educators and improve classroom environments.
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.