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Sen. Dave Lawson, R-Marydel, a Vietnam combat veteran, advocates for a piece of veterans' rights legislation May 16, 2024. He announced Jan. 7 that he will not run for reelection come November.
After 16 years in Delaware General Assembly, Senator Dave Lawson will not run for reelection
Sen. Dave Lawson, R-Marydel, announced in a Facebook video Jan. 7 that he will not seek reelection come November. Sen. Lawson, 80, will have been a member of the Delaware General … more
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The National Energy Assistance Directors Association found that heating costs are expected to jump 9.2% during winter 2025-26.
Heating and electric prices surge in Delaware, US
Keeping homes warm with electricity this winter continues to be more costly for millions of Americans, with Delaware ranked the 13th most expensive state for utilities, according to Federal Reserve economic data. more
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At Beebe Healthcare in Lewes on Nov. 12, Gov. Matt Meyer announced that Delaware had applied to receive up to $1 billion from the five-year federal Rural Health Transformation Program. It was determined this week that the state will receive $157 million in fiscal 2026.
Delaware to get $157M from rural health effort in first year
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Dec. 29 that Delaware will receive $157.4 million from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program for fiscal 2026. more
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State Rep. Eric Morrison is a sponsor for six of the 11 bills introduced by the Delaware House of Representatives on Dec. 18. One would change possession of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a civil violation.
Marijuana, immigration top Delaware General Assembly issues for 2026
Ahead of the Delaware General Assembly beginning its 2026 session next month, lawmakers introduced 19 bills Dec. 18. more
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Legislative Hall, home to the Delaware General Assembly, at night.
Delaware bill would halt pensions for state employees convicted of sex crimes against children
Among a slew of legislation introduced by Delaware lawmakers Dec. 18 was House Bill 257, which would forfeit a state employee’s pension if he or she is convicted of a sexual offense against a child. more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Historic early allergen introduction law goes into effect Jan. 1 in Delaware
House Bill 274 takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, in Delaware, requiring all health insurance plans to cover supplements for early allergen introduction in infants. more
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Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Camden, speaks on the Senate floor in May 2025 about SB 106, his bill pertaining to cell phone usage during school hours. It will be heard by the House of Representatives Jan. 13.
Bipartisan bill would create primary process for Delaware special elections
DOVER — Legislators introduced a bipartisan bill this week that aims to create a more transparent process for filling vacancies in the General Assembly. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 183, … more
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Port of Wilmington
Port of Wilmington Expansion Task Force shares vision for Edgemoor expansion
WILMINGTON — The Port of Wilmington Expansion Task Force convened for its final meeting of the year this past week, hearing from Enstructure about updates regarding the proposed Edgemoor Container … more
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A picture of Victor Acurio Suarez was shared on Gov. Matt Meyer's Facebook and Instagram accounts Dec. 17.
Meyer urges release of disabled man from ICE custody
Gov. Matt Meyer took to social media Dec. 17 to call for the immediate release of Victor Acurio Suarez from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Pennsylvania. … more
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Rep. Mara Gorman outlines House Bill 154 on May 20, which would provide immunity to nonprofit organizations and law enforcement agencies who provide gun storage equipment.
Delaware lawmakers introduce legislation to combat federal immigration actions
Sen. Ray Seigfried, D-Arden, and Rep. Mara Gorman, D-Newark, announced Dec. 16 that they will file legislation this week to dissuade the Delaware River and Bay Authority from engaging in … more
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House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris, D-Dover, was the primary sponsor of House Bill 255.
Delaware's revenue estimate up over $300M after tax decoupling
The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council released its second budget revenue estimate this week, after its October review predicted a $400 million deficit. more
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From left, Nicholas Johnson, Polytech director of operations; Emily Falcon, Colonial School District chief operations and financial officer; and Dr. Dorrell Green, superintendent of Red Clay School District, attend the fifth reassessment committee meeting Dec. 15.
Delaware educators say ‘fixing equalization is imperative’ in reassessment process
DOVER — For its fifth and final meeting of the year, the General Assembly’s Special Committee on Reassessment heard from educators across Delaware’s three counties about how the … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer signed Delaware's end-of-life options bill into law May 20, giving terminally ill residents with prognoses of six months or less to live the choice to end their suffering.
Disability rights groups sue Delaware governor over medical-aid-in-dying bill
Delawarean Sean Curran, along with six disability rights groups, are suing Gov. Matt Meyer, the state’s Department of Health and Social Services and other defendants over the recently enacted medical-aid-in-dying bill. more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Delaware bill aims to incentivize municipalities to find shelters, services for homeless
A Delaware bill is aiming to prohibit state and local governments from fining homeless individuals with nowhere to go. more
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Republicans huddle for a discussion prior to Friday's session in the House of Representatives.
Delaware House GOP urge governor, AG to protect food benefits
Republicans in the Delaware House of Representatives are urging Gov. Matt Meyer and Attorney General Kathy Jennings to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipient … more
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The fourth reassessment committee hearing Dec. 2 heard from Delaware's business community, such as Kevin Wolfgang of the Delaware Apartment Association, second from left.
Delaware business community calls for predictability, transparency in reassessment committee hearing
Delaware legislators gathered with business leaders from across the state Dec. 2, hoping to learn how the property reassessment affected them and potential fixes for the future. more
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Rep. Charles Postles, R-Milford.
Milford Rep. Charles Postles serving last term in office
Rep. Charles Postles, R-Milford, will not seek reelection next fall, citing recovery from a recent illness and wanting more time to deal with family issues. “I have been … more
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Rep. Rich Collins, R-Millsboro.
Millsboro state representative not seeking reelection next year
Rep. Rich Collins, R-Millsboro, will not seek reelection next fall. Rep. Collins, 76, has represented the 41st District since 2014. Although he expressed some remorse over the … more
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House Bill 255 is signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer after a Nov. 19 Senate extraordinary session. He is joined by, from left, House Majority Leader and HB255 primary sponsor Kerri Evelyn Harris of Dover and Delaware Secretary of Finance Michael Smith.
Delaware legislators decouple state tax code from federal level following “Big Beautiful Bill” provisions
DOVER — Delaware’s state tax code has officially been decoupled from that at the federal level, as Gov. Matt Meyer signed House Bill 255 into law Nov. 19 following passage from the Senate … more
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State Rep. Bryan Shupe, left, asks House of Representatives Majority Whip Ed Osienski questions about House Substitute 1 for House Resolution 19 during a Nov. 13 special session.
Delaware House approves remote participation during special sessions
The Delaware House of Representatives voted during a Nov. 13 special session to allow its members to attend such gatherings remotely if a quorum is present at Legislative Hall. more
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