News Releases

Huxtable empowers local governments to address housing shortage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 11, 2026Contact: Joe Edelen (302) 743-7013 DOVER – In an effort to provide local governments with tools to bolster their respective housing stocks, the Senate passed The Housing for Every Delawarean Act, sponsored by Senator Russ […]

Senate passes school board budgeting legislation as part of reassessment reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 11, 2026Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114 DOVER — The Senate voted Thursday to advance legislation that would rebalance the way that school districts can increase taxes following a property reassessment in an effort to reduce sticker […]

Senate unanimously passes Hansen bill to create combined wetlands preservation program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 10, 2026Contact: Joe Edelen (302) 743-7013 DOVER – Today, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 9, sponsored by Senator Stephanie Hansen, marking a pivotal step toward the creation of Delaware’s first comprehensive, combined wetlands preservation program. Under […]

Joint Finance Chairs say FY27 budget is “a reflection of our values”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 2, 2026Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114 DOVER — Following the conclusion of the budget writing markup period, Joint Finance Committee Chair Sen. Trey Paradee and Co-Chair Rep. Kim Williams outlined the highlights of the FY27 operating and one-time supplemental […]