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Delaware Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez said during the House's extraordinary session Nov. 13 that corporate franchise is doing well within the state.
Delaware House passes tax decoupling bill to address projected $400 million budget deficit
After a nearly two-hour debate, the Delaware House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 255, a piece of legislation that would decouple the state’s tax code from those on … more
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Speaker of the House Melissa Minor-Brown managed debate surrounding several bills related to reassessment on Aug. 12
Delaware House leadership committees approve federal tax decoupling, remote voting for special sessions
During rare hearings by the Delaware House of Representatives’ Administration and Rules committees, members advanced bills to decouple the state’s tax laws from the federal government’s and to allow House lawmakers to attend special sessions virtually. more
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State Sen. Jack Walsh, who chairs the Joint Committee on Capital Improvement, speaks on the Senate floor in 2024. This week, he sponsored Senate Bill 206, which would extend the property tax deadline for New Castle County residents.
Delaware Senate unanimously approves extension to New Castle County property tax deadline
The state Senate on Nov. 6 unanimously voted to extend the payment deadline for New Castle County residents’ property taxes to Dec. 31, following a controversial reassessment process that saw widespread tax hikes there. more
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From left, U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride and U.S. Sens. Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are pushing back at the continuing federal government shutdown.
Delaware federal delegation stresses ripple effect of continuing government shutdown, slams GOP
The federal government shutdown has dragged on for 36 days, breaking the record for the longest such halt in American history. more
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New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry has requested a special session by the Delaware Senate to address a possible deadline extension for county residents' property tax bills, in light of reassessment difficulties. That session will take place Nov. 6.
Delaware Senate to meet in special session to consider New Castle County property tax deadline extension
In the next chapter of Delaware’s effort to rectify the recent reassessment process, the state Senate will convene in a special session Nov. 6 to consider further solutions for taxpayers. more
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Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay speaks at the Liberty Court Community Center on Oct. 28 as she and housing leaders announced the success of the state's Rent Reporting Pilot Program.
Delaware’s rent reporting pilot program shows improvement in participants’ credit scores
DOVER — Housing advocates and state leaders announced the completion of the state’s Rent Reporting Pilot Program on Oct. 28, which showed positive results for Delawareans who incorporated … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation into law on Aug. 20 that created an Office of Suicide Prevention in the First State. He also signed nine other public safety initiatives that day.
Delaware General Assembly to meet to address $400 million budget deficit
After a state budget forecast that predicted an impending shortfall, Gov. Matt Meyer has called a Nov. 13 extraordinary session of the General Assembly. more
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Cabbages, beets, turnips and more take center stage at this week's farmer's market, where SNAP beneficiaries receive an extra $20 bonus due to program instability.
Impending expiration of SNAP benefits spurs Delaware lawmakers into action
DOVER — It’s been over a month since the federal government shut down. The ramifications of that shutdown have resulted in numerous difficulties for Americans, including the furlough … more
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A bipartisan group of state lawmakers held a special joint committee hearing to investigate the recent reassessment process that has resulted in increased property tax bills. Representatives from New Castle County, the City of Wilmington and reassessment vendor Tyler Technologies testified during the hearing.
Court of Chancery upholds New Castle County’s split-rate law amidst reassessment controversy
In a long-awaited decision, Delaware’s Court of Chancery on Oct. 30 upheld a law passed by the General Assembly during an Aug. 12 special session that came amid controversy surrounding the state’s recent property reassessment. more
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Gov. Matt Meyer speaks at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on Oct. 30 alongside Speaker of the House Melissa Minor-Brown and Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend. At the event, the governor ceremoniously signed legislation to expand opportunities for incarcerated individuals to seek compassionate release.
Delaware lawmakers, advocates celebrate expansion of compassionate release opportunities
SMYRNA — It was a monumental day at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on Oct. 30, as Gov. Matt Meyer ceremoniously signed a law that will provide the opportunity of second chances for … more
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A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) graph shows the locations of ongoing TIIF projects throughout the First State. There are several projects in all three counties.
Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund provides support for Delaware’s economic development future
DOVER — In 2019, the Delaware General Assembly passed policy that looked to provide support for ongoing economic development initiatives in the First State. The proposal created the … 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.
Task force begins analysis of nuclear feasibility in Delaware
DOVER — State lawmakers are continuing their work to prepare Delaware’s energy needs for the future, as stakeholders and legislators began the work of the Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task … more
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John Kowalko
Former Delaware Rep. John Kowalko passes away at 80
NEWARK— Former longtime state Rep. John Kowalko, D-Newark, a staunch advocate for government transparency and progressive causes, passed away at the age of 80 on Oct. 25. The Newark … more
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State Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton during her "Kill Tony" set on Sept. 29 in Austin, Texas.
Delaware state representative kills on Texas comedy show 'Kill Tony'
NEWARK — State Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton has hit the big time. What started as a hobby three years ago has quickly turned into a successful endeavor as a stand-up comic in the Delaware and … more
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Odessa High School in the Appoquinimink School District.
Review of Appo’s budget picture shows over-budgeting, lack of oversight contributed to shortfall
ODESSA — Nearly three months after Appoquinimink School District unveiled they are facing a significant budget shortfall, two financial experts hired by the district have determined that a lack … more
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State agriculture secretary Don Clifton discussed the challenges facing Delaware farmers amid the ongoing market pressures spurred by tariffs.
Government shutdown poses challenge for Delaware farmers
DOVER — The Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs and other nations’ retaliatory measures are causing a ripple effect that has hampered farmers, including in Delaware. … more
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Attorney General Kathy Jennings announces the state's plan to appeal a Delaware Superior Court decision that deemed the state's early and permanent absentee voting laws as unconstitutional at a press conference in Wilmington on Tuesday.
As New Jersey defends challenged gun laws, Delaware AG supports neighboring state
PHILADELPHIA — As states’ gun control laws continue to be under threat in 2025, Attorney General Kathy Jennings stood in solidarity with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin on … more
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Legislative Hall, home to the Delaware General Assembly, at night.
Delaware moves to protect ratepayers from cost shifts amid debate over controversial data center project
The state is taking steps to ensure that energy projects — specifically, a proposed data center in Delaware City — do not result in increased costs for ratepayers. more
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Gov. Matt Meyer is surrounded by state lawmakers, educational stakeholders and Sussex Academy students for the signing of bills to prevent sexual extortion and assist parents seeking access to their deceased children's digital assets.
Bills to prevent sexual extortion, expedite court processes for grieving families signed into Delaware law
GEORGETOWN — Two bills which aimed to boost child safety and parental rights laws in the First State are now law. After receiving unanimous support in the General Assembly during the 2025 … more
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Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro
Delaware Department of Insurance offers tips amid Medicare open enrollment
DOVER— With the start of Medicare open enrollment on Oct. 15, the Department of Insurance’s Medicare Assistance Bureau has shared an annual consumer information update. Medicare open … more
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