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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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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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State Rep. Lyndon Yearick's two bills to modify Delaware's paid family and medical leave program stalled in the House of Representatives' Labor Committee on June 10.
Bills to modify Delaware’s paid family and medical leave program stall in committee
Two Republican-led proposals to lessen small businesses’ burdens under Delaware’s paid family and medical leave program stalled in the House of Representatives’ Labor Committee on June 10. more
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Rep. Eric Morrison, D-Glasgow, introduces his proposal to create an Office of Suicide Prevention in Delaware on the House floor June 12.
House approves bill to create Delaware Office of Suicide Prevention
DOVER — Delaware is one step closer to creating a statewide Office of Suicide Prevention. The First State is the only state in the nation without a dedicated suicide prevention office, or … more
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DelDOT Secretary Shante Hastings details the agency's updated fees to the House of Representatives on June 12.
DNREC, DelDOT fee packages clear Delaware House
DOVER — The House of Representatives approved two proposals to generate state agency revenue on June 12, as the body passed updated fee and fine packages for the Delaware Department of Natural … more
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State Sen. Russ Huxtable speaks June 10 about his proposed constitutional amendment to ensure marriage equality for all.
Delaware Senate passes marriage equality constitutional amendment
A proactive proposal to enshrine marriage equality rights in the Delaware Constitution passed the Senate on June 10 and heads to the House of Representatives. more
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State Rep. Jeff Hilvosky introduces his proposal to require financial literacy courses in high schools during a June 11 House of Representatives' Education Committee meeting.
Proposal to require high school financial class clears House
A measure to require Delaware high schools to offer financial literacy courses received unanimous approval in the House of Representatives’ Education Committee on June 11. more
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Sen. Stephanie Hansen, standing, and Sen. Gerald Hocker, left, debate a proposal to effectively repeal Sussex County Council's denial of a permit required for an offshore wind project on June 10.
Delaware Senate passes controversial bill to override Sussex County's denial of offshore wind permit
DOVER — Democratic and Republican senators spent nearly two hours on June 10 debating legislation that called into question the balance between Sussex County’s local control and the … more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Bill to ban retail pet sales in Delaware clears House committee for floor vote
The state House of Representatives’ Health & Human Development Committee has advanced legislation that would ban retail pet sales, a move that intends to promote humane treatment of animals. more
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State Rep. Melanie Ross Levin introduces her bill to strengthen protections against utility termination on the House of Representatives' floor April 8.
Bill to strengthen protections against utility shutoffs signed into Delaware law
Gov. Matt Meyer has signed legislation that will further protect consumers from having their utilities shut off for nonpayment, amid concern about rising bills. more
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Legislative Hall, home to the Delaware General Assembly, at night.
Delaware General Assembly to return for final month of session
DOVER— State lawmakers are in the home stretch. The General Assembly is set to return from its two-week pause on June 10, a break that allowed lawmakers to draw up the fiscal year 2026 … more
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