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Lawmakers team up with YMCA of Delaware and other community partners amid SNAP benefit crisis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 6, 2025Contact: Jenna Greenlee (302) 307-2602  DOVER — In response to the ongoing federal shutdown and the halt of SNAP benefits, Senator Darius Brown and House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown partnered with the YMCA of Delaware, […]

Chancery Upholds House Bill 242

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 30, 2025 Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114  In response to the Court of Chancery opinion issued Thursday afternoon, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris, […]

Senate Democrats Reflect on the Legacy of Rep. John Kowalko

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 26, 2025 Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114  DOVER — Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman issued a joint statement on the passing of former State Representative John Kowalko: […]

Legislative leadership reflects on DEFAC projections;commits to defending Delaware’s budget, values

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 22, 2025Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114  DOVER — In the wake of news that Delaware is facing a looming budget deficit due to several provisions in the federal budget bill, Democratic Legislative Leadership, including Senate President Pro […]