Op-Ed

Delaware Can and Must Do Better for Small Businesses

Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker For decades, Delaware has been called “The Corporate Capital of the World,” but when it comes to small, brick and mortar businesses that form the backbone of our communities, the First State is falling behind. […]

Nutrition, Not Politics, Should Guide SNAP Policy

By Senator Eric Buckson, 16th District As a former physical education and health teacher, I’ve spent much of my career focused on helping people live healthier lives. In the Delaware Senate, I’ve continued that mission by championing legislation to eliminate […]

Home Rule Under Siege – The Delaware General Assembly Must Not Strip Local Authority

By Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn, Former Council Member and Mayor of the Town of Georgetown Delaware has long respected the principle of home rule, which is the idea that decisions about land use and zoning should be made at […]

Leave Local Decisions to Local Leaders

By Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker, 20th District Local control in Delaware is under attack. The General Assembly is aggressively advancing bills that sideline our counties and municipalities in favor of centralized state power. This session, several bills have come […]