DelDOT’s latest Quarterly Legislative Update highlights major Sussex County projects, including the replacement of Bridge 3-237, new bridge painting, and rehabilitation work on SR20. Key regional improvements—such as the Park Avenue Relocation, North Millsboro Bypass, and the US113/SR18 grade-separated interchange—continue progressing to enhance safety, mobility, and long-term infrastructure reliability.

Delaware veterans will soon have a stronger voice in state government. Gov. Matt Meyer signed a bipartisan bill creating a new Department of Veterans Affairs, sponsored by Rep. Danny Short (R-Seaford) and Rep. Bill Carson (D-Smyrna). The department will unite scattered services, secure more federal funding, and provide cabinet-level leadership for more than 70,000 veterans across the state—ensuring their needs are heard and met.

Delaware has officially passed landmark legislation making financial literacy a high school graduation requirement, thanks to the leadership of Rep. Jeff Hilovsky.

Five Republican legislators oppose Delaware’s $6.58B FY 2026 budget, citing unsustainable spending growth and future fiscal risks. Learn why they voted no.

As dysfunction continues within the Christina School Board, Delaware lawmakers have advanced a series of transparency and accountability reforms. Several bills now await the governor’s signature, including measures on virtual meeting rules, background checks, and residency requirements for board members.

Delaware is moving forward with a new financial literacy bill led by State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R-Millsboro) that would require high school students to complete a personal finance course.

On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res 88, rejecting California’s gas-powered car ban. What this means for Delaware’s drivers and energy freedom.

President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” moves to the Senate, aiming to cut taxes, grow jobs, and secure the border—all in one bold package.

A bill by Rep. Shupe requiring parental consent for minors’ abortions failed to advance in the Delaware legislature.

Delaware lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 65 (SB 65) to remove the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Senator Eric Buckson introduced SB 52 a bipartisan initiative to address the growing staffing shortages in schools and state agencies.

The House Ed. Committee tabled House Bill 32, which proposed funding for School Resource Officers & Senate Bill 48 targets bus disruptions.

To protect public health, Senator Buckson and Rep. Smith introduced SB41, legislation aimed at banning products containing Red Dye 3 in DE.

Sen. Wilson & Rep. Giltner introduced SB 37 to ensure legal counsel for relatives adopting children after parental rights are terminated.

Recently, Brent Burdge delivered a compelling legislative slideshow that shed light on the 2024 landscape.

Delaware lawmakers unite: bipartisan bill targets underperforming schools, mandates remedial plans for <10% proficiency, emphasizing transpa

A Call for Responsibility in Offshore Wind Farm Development US Wind's fervent advocacy for offshore wind farms raises concerns among...

On Thurs., Jan. 25, Gov. Carney presented his Fiscal Year 2025 recommended budget to the public and members of the DE General Assembly.