News Releases

Delmarva Power requests $67.8 million rate increase 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | January 12, 2026Contact: Joe Edelen (302) 743-7013 DOVER — After Delmarva Power’s request to the Public Service Commission for approval to increase its base rate revenues by $67.8 million, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola issued the following statement: […]

Avelo Airlines to end participation in ICE deportation flights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | January 7, 2026Contact: Joe Edelen (302) 743-7013 DOVER — Following Avelo Airlines’ Wednesday announcement that it will end its involvement in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation flights, Sen. Ray Seigfried issued the following statement:  “I commend […]

Port Expansion Task Force, Sec. of State Share Vision for Edgemoor Expansion 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | December 17, 2025Contact: Joe Edelen (302) 743-7013 WILMINGTON — The Port of Wilmington Expansion Task Force, chaired by Senator Darius Brown, convened for its final meeting of the year on Tuesday. Members of the committee heard a […]

Seigfried, Gorman introduce legislation to combat “reckless” federal immigration actions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | December 16, 2025Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114 DOVER — Democratic lawmakers Sen. Ray Seigfried and Rep. Mara Gorman announced Tuesday that they will file legislation that discourages the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) from engaging in business relationships with […]