David P. Sokola

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 […]

Sokola introduces bill to create strengthened firearm dealer licensing requirement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | April 30, 2026Contact: Joe Edelen (302) 743-7013 DOVER – In an effort to prevent firearms from entering the illegal market, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola introduced Senate Bill 300 on Thursday to bolster Delaware’s oversight […]

Sen. Sokola on Rep. Heffernan’s Retirement Announcement 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | April 23, 2026Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114 DOVER — Following the announcement that Rep. Debra Heffernan would not seek re-election this fall, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola issued the following statement: “It has been an honor to serve alongside […]

Sokola: “I’m leaving it all on the field”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | January 16, 2026Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114 DOVER — In an address to his Senate colleagues, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola announced Thursday that he would not seek re-election later this year. A graduate of the University […]