Press Release

Senator Lawson Announces Retirement, Will Not Seek Re-Election

DOVER, DE – On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Senator Dave Lawson (R-Marydel) announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026 and will retire from the Delaware General Assembly at the conclusion of his term. He issued the following statement […]

Legislative Leaders Issue Statement on Governor Meyer’s Announcement on SNAP Funding 

DOVER: In response to Governor Meyer’s announcement that Delaware will fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Delawareans on a week by week basis through November, legislative leaders – including House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Senate President Pro Tempore David Sokola, […]

Senate Republicans React to DEFAC Projections, Governor’s Response

DOVER, DE – The Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus on Wednesday released the following statement reacting to the latest Delaware Economic Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) projections and Governor Meyer’s response. “Governor Matt Meyer’s recent press release on the latest DEFAC […]

Pettyjohn, Buckson Raise Concerns After Initial Special Committee Meeting

DOVER, DE — The Joint Special Reassessment Process Committee held its first meeting today in response to concerns raised by constituents, business owners, and local governments about the recent property reassessments in each of Delaware’s three counties. Senate Republican Whip […]