Op-Ed

New Climate Change Law, Action Plan, Could Have Sweeping Impacts on State Spending and Priorities

By Rep. Charles Postles and Sen. Gerald Hocker Governor John Carney recently signed legislation that could cost Delaware residents and businesses millions of dollars annually in higher taxes and increased expenses. House Bill 99, the “Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act […]

Fossil fuel lawsuit could impede business prosperity in Delaware

By Senator Brian Pettyjohn As concerns over climate change continue to grow, governments, businesses and individuals worldwide are taking steps to prioritize climate change and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. However, here in our state, it is important to strike a balance […]

Delawareans Don’t Need Another Government Mandate 

By Senator Dave Lawson It’s been over a decade since a Senate seat opened in the First State. With Senator Carper announcing his retirement, there is a rare opportunity in our state to have a conversation about what kind of […]

Hearing process in the Senate unfairly limits public comment

By Senator Bryant Richardson, 21st Senate District A new senator, Eric Buckson, has not held back in sharing his frustration about procedures on the floor of the Senate and in committee hearings. I appreciate his willingness to speak out. Anyone […]