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Gov. Matt Meyer, center, is joined in Dover by members of the newly created Delaware task force on election security Wednesday, April 22.
Delaware governor creates election security task force as Congress considers SAVE Act
Gov. Matt Meyer signed his 19th executive order on Wednesday, April 22, establishing the Delaware Task Force on Free, Fair and Secure Elections. more
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Speaker of the House Melissa Minor-Brown, D-New Castle, delivers remarks atop the House dais during the first day of the 153rd General Assembly on Tuesday. She is the first Black speaker in state history.
Delaware House quietly passes bill to change how proposed constitutional amendments are shared
The Delaware House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 21, passed a measure that would no longer require the state to disseminate proposed constitutional amendments via paid newspaper listings. more
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State Rep. Sophie Phillips, right, is the primary sponsor for House Bill 135, which addresses homelessness. She introduced the measure in May 2025, but it did not get a committee hearing until nearly a year later.
Delaware bill sparks debate about how state, municipalities should respond to homelessness
Introduced in May 2025, the Delaware House of Representatives’ Housing Committee considered House Bill 135 on Tuesday, April 21. more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Meyer nominates Robert Storch as first Delaware inspector general
Gov. Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Robert Storch as Delaware’s first inspector general Tuesday, April 21. more
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Members of the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus gather at “The Agenda: Unapologetically Black” conference Monday, April 20, at Delaware State University.
2nd annual 'Unapologetically Black' conference highlights ongoing work of Delaware's legislators
The Delaware Legislative Black Caucus and the Racial Equity Consortium teamed up to host “The Agenda: Unapologetically Black” conference Monday, April 20, where lawmakers highlighted meaningful action in housing, health, safety and education. more
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Rep. Charles Postles, R-Milford.
Delaware legislators and governor somewhat at odds over measure to codify DEFAC
The Delaware House of Representatives will soon vote on legislation that would add the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council to state code. 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.
Legislative notebook: Delaware House passes immigrant protections bill, introduces three more
The Delaware House of Representatives passed a substituted and amended version of House Bill 94 on Thursday, April 16, aiming to limit immigration enforcement in sensitive locations, like schools and places of worship. more
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A large crowd gathers at Legislative Hall on Thursday, April 16, to protest Senate Bill 272, which would mandate project labor agreements for school construction projects.
Updated project labor agreement measure once again draws large protest at Leg Hall in Dover
About a month after hundreds of construction workers gathered at Legislative Hall to protest Senate Bill 241, a similar movement returned Thursday, April 16, standing against an updated version. more
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Speaker of the House Melissa Minor-Brown, right, is leading the effort to establish a separate Grant-In-Aid Subcommittee to handle nonprofit organizations and community service's funding requests. Here, she introduces the bill during the May 21 House Administration Committee hearing.
House committee moves to codify DEFAC, while Delaware governor says this is not a concern
DOVER — The state’s House of Representatives’ Administration Committee unanimously released House Bill 370 on Wednesday, April 15, the first step toward codifying the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council. more
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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 committee approves annual LLC, alternate entity fees hike
DOVER — To boost state revenues, Delaware’s House of Representatives’ Administration Committee on Wednesday, April 15, released a measure that would raise annual fees paid by limited liability companies and other alternate entities. more
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Corn tostadas are usually made with corn masa flour, which would be required to include a greater amount of folic acid under a new Delaware bill.
Delaware's House Bill 337 aims to reduce spina bifida by increasing folic acid in corn masa flour
A newly introduced Delaware bill is seeking to reduce birth defects by mandating more folic acid in corn masa flour, used to make corn tortillas and chips. more
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State Sen. Darius Brown, left, was the Senate sponsor for voting measures Senate bills 2 and 3, while Rep. Bill Bush was the House of Representatives' sponsor.
Delaware Senate passes amended no-excuse absentee ballot bill along party lines
Measures to constitutionally protect early, in-person voting and to utilize no-excuse absentee ballots officially passed the 153rd Delaware General Assembly on Tuesday, April 14. more
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State Sen. Bryan Townsend was the primary sponsor for Senate Bill 213, which passed the body unanimously Jan. 20. The bill will now go before the House of Representatives.
Delaware primary care bill released from second committee, as sponsor considers amendments
Delaware’s proposed primary care reform legislation, Senate Bill 1, was released from the Senate’s Finance Committee on Tuesday, April 14. more
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Sarah Rhine of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. speaks before the House Housing Committee for Senate Bill 116.
Right to Redemption bill decision released from the House Housing Committee
DOVER — With its one amendment and one substitution made last month, Senate Bill 116 is waiting to be released after facing the House Housing Committee on Tuesday. Also called the Right to … more
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John Reynolds, deputy policy and advocacy director for ACLU Delaware, stressed the need for better communication from the state's Department of Correction during Tuesday's Senate Corrections & Public Safety hearing.
Civil rights violations alleged against Smyrna corrections facility following Plummer Center closure
Following the closure of the Plummer Community Corrections Center in Wilmington last March, those housed at the center were transferred to the Smyrna Community Corrections Treatment Center. more
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The Delaware Republican Party shared on their Facebook April 6 that Michael Flynn would be the keynote speaker at their annual fundraising dinner.
Delaware GOP set former Trump advisor Michael Flynn as key speaker at fundraising event, sparks controversy
The Delaware Republican Party has selected Michael Flynn as the keynote speaker at their annual fundraising dinner, a move that has sparked criticism from some individuals. more
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State Rep. Ron Gray holds the House of Representatives proclamation honoring World War II hero Ernie Marvel during the 100th birthday celebration for Mr. Marvel held in May 2024 at American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro.
Rep. Gray announces retirement, leaving three Sussex seats open in Delaware House
Republican Ron Gray announced April 10 that he will not seek reelection after 14 years in the Delaware House of Representatives. more
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House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris, D-Dover, was the primary sponsor of House Bill 255.
Legislative notebook: Two bills seek to increase revenue for Delaware amid a potential budget deficit
The General Assembly will return from spring recess on April 14, and with that comes a slew of new bills that were introduced on April 9. more
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Protesters advocate for LGBTQ+ and human rights.
Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy ban brings Delaware’s own law into question
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Colorado’s conversion therapy ban for minors March 31, calling into question how the decision could affect 22 other states with similar laws — including Delaware. more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Delaware General Assembly leadership introduce bipartisan DuPont-Cook Financial Responsibility Act
Leadership from all four caucuses of the General Assembly introduced legislation April 9 that would codify the Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council. more
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