The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council reported Oct. 20 that the state is facing an approximate loss of $400 million over the current and next two fiscal years. In response, Gov. Matt Meyer has called a Nov. 13 extraordinary session of the General Assembly to address the impending deficit. What would you recommend to state legislators and the governor regarding the shortfall? more

In response to Frank Daniels’ recent Opinion, “Is Mamdani a communist, a terrorist or both?”: In moments of political tension, our democracy demands courage, not panic; discernment, not demonization. more

Do you know where your tax dollars are going? more

The “renter” in the White House is trying to make “The People’s House” into the Imperial Palace, without permission of the landlord(s). more

Segregation, which was the prevailing policy of the military and much of America in 1941, unfortunately extended into the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in World War II. more

In recent days, Delawareans have been asking a straightforward question: Where can the state cut spending right now to avoid another tax hike? more

The Democratic Party is hurt the most by the federal government shutdown. more

As a U.S. senator who serves on the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee, and as Delaware’s insurance commissioner prioritizing the protection of Delawareans, we are fighting every day to make sure Delawareans have access to quality, affordable health care and insurance coverage. more

Every week, we hear from food pantries, schools, and local nonprofits struggling to meet a growing need: families who simply don’t have enough to eat. These are not strangers or statistics; … more

As the federal shutdown continues, Delaware residents may wonder whether their health insurance premiums will rise. The short answer is no for most policyholders. more

I read your recent newsletter suggesting that Republicans are responsible for the government shutdown and that they must “come to the table.” more

November brings crisper air, beautiful foliage, falling leaves crunching underfoot and fresh scents. It is also the time for National Epilepsy Awareness Month. more

The Democratic Party has taken “Trump Derangement Syndrome” to appalling new levels, and it could be the downfall of our democracy. more

These are the grades I am giving to the City Council of Dover for this year (midterm grades). I will list the grades and then give my reasons on why it received the grades for this marking period. more

We all want to share the promise of a smarter, more connected future — one shaped by artificial intelligence and the data centers that power it. But that future must not come at the expense of our health. more

While Republicans and Democrats are busy pointing fingers during the government shutdown, who do you think is hurt most? Out of the challenges, what could be the positive outcomes if politicians come to some compromise? more

Thank you, Gov. Matt Meyer, for making literacy a state priority. Your $7.2 million investment through the Bridge to Practice program demonstrates real leadership on an issue that shapes every child’s future. more

Tearing down the White House’s East Wing is analogous to eliminating Congress. The travesty of injustices by the present occupants is beyond the pale. more

Thanks to 100 Women Who Care for its grant of $10,000 to the League of Women Voters of Sussex County, Delaware! The grant will be used to support the league’s ongoing effort to preserve and sustain grassroots democracy here in Sussex County. more

The recent letter titled “‘Urgency and discipline’ needed to fix reading scores,” by Michelle Parsons, was well meaning and may have presented a worthy goal. Parsons’ letter made reference to the “Mississippi Miracle” as part of her pitch. more