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Members of Dover’s Historic District Commission heard plans for the expansion of Legislative Hall at its meeting Thursday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Delaware lawmakers working on range of bills to address property tax hikes ahead of Aug. 12 special session
DOVER— Ahead of the General Assembly’s Aug. 12 special session, state lawmakers are working on several different proposals to address stark increases in residents’ property tax … more
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Democrat Alonna Berry, left, and Republican Nikki Miller, right, are the candidates for the Aug. 5 special election for the 20th House of Representatives' district. The winner will succeed retired Democratic Rep. Stell Parker Selby, who resigned from her seat June 24 as she recovers from a stroke.
Voters to hit the polls Tuesday for Milton-area House of Representatives seat special election
MILTON — Election day for the special contest in the 20 th Representative District is tomorrow, Aug. 5, where Democrat Alonna Berry and Republican Nikki Miller are vying for the currently … more
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Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos, left, and Gov. Matt Meyer attend a bill signing ceremony at the Hope Center on July 29 for legislation that would remove medical debt from credit reports. The governor also announced a partnership with Undue Medical Debt to erase $50 million in medical debt for Delawareans.
Gov. Matt Meyer signs bill to remove medical debt from credit reporting; announces elimination of $50 million in medical debt
WILMINGTON — One unexpected health emergency could catapult individuals and their families into medical debt. But in the First State, strides are being taken to minimize the impact that … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer, with bill, signs House Bill 71 and Senate Bill 99 at William Penn High School on July 30. The first bill creates health training requirements for school sports in the state, while the latter creates a special license plate for William Penn High School.
Gov. Matt Meyer signs bill to boost health training requirements for Delaware school athletics
NEW CASTLE — Legislation that will strengthen health training requirements for coaches of Delaware school sports teams was signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer on July 30, boosting schools’ … more
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Members of Dover’s Historic District Commission heard plans for the expansion of Legislative Hall at its meeting Thursday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Delaware General Assembly to convene Aug. 12 special session to address reassessment concerns
The Delaware General Assembly will reconvene for a special session at 2 p.m. Aug. 12 to discuss worries surrounding property reassessments that numerous lawmakers say have hiked costs for landowners. more
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Congresswoman Sarah McBride speaks at an event in March.
U.S. House unanimously passes Congresswoman McBride bill to expand opportunities for investors
The Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act, a bipartisan bill led in part by Congresswoman Sarah McBride of Delaware, unanimously cleared the House of Representatives on July 21. more
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The Hope Center along I-95 in Wilmington.
Kent County leaders want to use Hope Center model in Dover
DOVER — Along Interstate 95 just outside of Wilmington lies the Hope Center, a former hotel turned emergency shelter that provides resources for individuals facing homelessness. Often, … more
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Delaware GOP chair Julianne Murray resigns
Julianne Murray stepped down as Delaware’s Republican Party chair July 22, about a week after being sworn in as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Delaware. more
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Meyer, bipartisan group of governors urge PJM Interconnection to increase state representation for energy decisions
As energy costs continue to rise, Gov. Matt Meyer joined a coalition of eight governors July 16 to urge regional grid operator PJM Interconnection to increase state representation. more
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Odessa High School in the Appoquinimink School District.
Delaware auditor to review Appoquinimink financial troubles
DOVER — After widespread concerns over Appoquinimink School District’s $4.8 million budget shortfall, state Auditor Lydia York announced July 16 that her office will conduct a special … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer signs multiple health-related bills into law on July 21 at the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington.
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signs health-related bills into law
WILMINGTON — After thorough debate in the General Assembly, Gov. Matt Meyer signed a series of health care-related bills into law at the Carvel State Office Building on July 21. Those … more
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The entrance chamber of Legislative Hall in Dover.
Delaware health secretary to leave in October; governor weighing options on replacement
DOVER— Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ secretary Josette Manning will depart Gov. Matt Meyer’s administration effective Oct. 1, the governor’s office … more
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A tesla charges on a Shell Recharge station at the Christiana Mall, one of four such charging stations on the campus.
Trump hits brakes on Delaware’s ZEV regulations
DOVER — Delaware’s zero-emission vehicle regulations will not go into effect as planned. That’s due to President Donald Trump’s June 12 approval of congressional … more
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Republican Nikki Miller, left, and Democrat Alonna Berry, right, are vying for the 20th District seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the Aug. 5 special election.
Republican Miller, Democrat Berry discuss priorities ahead of Aug. 5 special election for 20th House district
MILTON — Democrat Alonna Berry and Republican Nikki Miller will square off in the Aug. 5 special election for the vacant 20th District House of Representatives seat — a seat that flipped … more
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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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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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