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Gov. Matt Meyer holds up House Bill 182 on July 14, a measure that prevents police officers from entering into collaborations with federal immigration enforcement agencies. He is flanked by, from left, Attorney General Kathy Jennings, state Rep. Mara Gorman, Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay, state Rep. Josue Ortega and state Sen. Marie Pinkney.
Meyer signs bills to protect undocumented residents, strengthen public safety in vulnerable Delaware communities
Following urgency amid immigration enforcement and the assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker, Gov. Matt Meyer signed four bills into law July 14 that will boost safety for vulnerable communities. more
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Democrat Alonna Berry, left, and Republican Nikki Miller are the candidates for an Aug. 5 special election for the House of Representatives' 20th District seat.
Democrat Berry, Republican Miller selected as candidates for Milton-area House seat special election
The special election for the Milton-area 20th District seat in the Delaware House of Representatives has been set for Aug. 5 and will include Republican Nikki Miller and Democrat Alonna Berry. more
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Republican members of Congress reach to shake hands with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., center bottom, after Johnson signed President Donald Trump's signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, … more

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Delaware Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman and Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend have a discussion on the Senate floor during the final day of the 2025 legislative session.
Offshore wind, medical aid-in-dying, inspector general: a look at the Delaware General Assembly’s business in 2025
The first leg of the 153rd Delaware General Assembly was filled with several productive measures, controversies with the executive branch and a relatively anticlimactic end. more
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Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker, left, and Senate Minority Whip Brian Pettyjohn negotiated with Democratic leaders during the final days of the legislative session.
A look inside Delaware Senate leaders' intense negotiations on controversial offshore wind bill
Senate Democrats and Republicans struck a deal June 30 that resulted in the passage of the state’s $977 million capital budget — a deal that came from intense negotiations about control of an offshore wind project. more
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Just after 1:15 a.m. Gov. Matt Meyer signs one of several annual spending bills the General Assembly must pass before the July 1 start to the new fiscal year.” 
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signs spending bills after lengthy June 30 session
DOVER — Just after 1:15 a.m. on July 1, Gov. Matt Meyer signed Delaware’s $6.58 billion operating budget, $977 million capital spending plan, $37 million supplemental spending bill and … more
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Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend and Sen. Stephanie Hansen discuss a controversial proposal on June 30 that would reverse a Sussex County Council decision that put a planned offshore wind project in jeopardy. The bill passed and was signed by Gov. Matt Meyer shortly after.
Delaware House, Senate strike deal to pass $977M capital budget
This story will be updated. DOVER — On the final day of the 2025 legislative session June 30, the General Assembly passed the $977 million fiscal year 2026 capital spending budget just … more
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Sen. Stephanie Hansen, D-Middletown, led consideration of Senate Bill 159 for the final time on June 30, which passed the Senate along party lines. The legislation, which was signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer, reverses Sussex County Council's denial of a permit needed for a planned offshore wind project off the Delaware and Maryland coast.
Controversial offshore wind bill clears Delaware General Assembly, signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer
DOVER — Just minutes after receiving final passage in the Senate on June 30, Gov. Matt Meyer signed into law a controversial bill that will allow for the construction of a new electric … more
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Rep. Bill Carson, second from front left, beside Sen. Nicole Poore, third from front left, pose with veterans and senators following the passage of a bill to create a Department of Veterans Affairs in the First State on June 26.
Creation of Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs imminent following historic Senate vote
DOVER — In a historic vote, the Senate unanimously approved the creation of a cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs on June 26, sending the legislation to Gov. Matt Meyer’s desk to … more
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Delaware Senate Minority Whip Brian Pettyjohn urges lawmakers to make the bond bill the last item to be considered June 30, to allow negotiations to continue in good faith.
Bond bill blocked by Senate Republicans; passage contingent on fate of Sussex County permitting bill
Republicans in the Delaware Senate defeated the state’s $977 million fiscal year 2026 capital spending plan June 26 to continue debate about a bill that would allow a planned multistate offshore wind project. more
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Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover, introduces the $6.58 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2026 on June 26. The legislation passed days ahead of the July 1 start to the new fiscal year.
Delaware General Assembly passes $6.58 billion FY26 budget
DOVER— The fiscal year 2026 operating budget — totaling $6.58 billion, a 7.4% year-over-year increase — received final passage in the Senate on June 26, just a day after the … more
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House Majority Whip Ed Osienski, D-Newark, introduces Senate Bill 75 on June 25 to limit county restrictions on the locations of marijuana businesses.
Delaware House sends bill to limit county restrictions on marijuana facilities to governor’s desk
DOVER — Over two years since Delaware’s marijuana legalization and regulation became law, the House of Representatives passed legislation on June 25 that aims to kickstart the retail … more
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Rep. Stell Parker Selby, D-Milton.
Rep. Stell Parker Selby resigns from Delaware House amid recovery from stroke
This story is breaking news and will be updated. DOVER — Rep. Stell Parker Selby resigned from the state House of Representatives on June 24, effective immediately, as she continues to … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer speaks at Camp Rehoboth on June 20 ahead of signing an executive order to protect patients and providers of gender-affirming health care.
Gov. Matt Meyer signs executive order to protect patients and providers of gender-affirming care in Delaware
REHOBOTH BEACH — As several U.S. states continue to enact policies that restrict gender-affirming health care, Gov. Matt Meyer on June 20 signed an executive order that shields patients and … more
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Two bills to increase funding for the Delaware Department of Transportation and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are sponsored by Sen. Marie Pinkney, D- Bear.
DNREC, DelDOT fee changes clear Senate
DOVER— The state Senate gave final legislative approval on June 18 for updates to fees imposed by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of … more
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The Joint Finance Committee conducts fiscal year 2026 budget markup on May 28.
Joint Finance Committee changes course, approves Delaware hospital review board funding
DOVER— The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee reversed course on their decision to pause funding for the controversial Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board on June 17, despite … more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Delaware, Delmarva Power reach $6.5 million deal to assist individuals struggling with utility bills
DOVER— As Delawareans continue to experience rising energy costs due to extreme seasonal temperatures, Gov. Matt Meyer announced June 18 an agreement with Delmarva Power that will assist … more
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Rep. Sean Lynn, D-Dover, led proposed changes to Delaware's personal income tax brackets, which stalled in the House Revenue and Finance Committee on Jun. 18.
Personal income tax bracket changes stall in Delaware House committee
DOVER— An altered proposal to raise personal income tax rates — for Delawareans with annual earnings over $150,000 — will likely languish for the remainder of the year, as lawmakers … more
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State Sen. Eric Buckson sits in the Senate on June 17, following the defeat of his resolution that sought a federal waiver to allow the state to prohibit food benefits from being used to buy candy or sodas.
Delaware Senate defeats proposal to prohibit use of SNAP benefits on candy and soda
The Delaware Senate defeated a resolution June 17 that would have urged the governor to submit a waiver request to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase candy or sugary drinks. more
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State Rep. Stell Parker Selby has been absent for the entirety of the 2025 legislative session, following a health incident in late 2024.
Should Parker Selby resign? Milton lawmaker's absence has Delaware House in conundrum
For the first time this legislative session, a Democratic lawmaker has called for action regarding the prolonged absence of Rep. Stell Parker Selby. more
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