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House Democratic Caucus leadership – Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris, and Majority Whip Ed Osienski – along with DLBC Chairs Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Rep. Frank Cooke, issued the following joint statement on the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson:
February 17, 2026 at 7:10 PM
House Democratic Caucus leadership – Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris, and Majority Whip Ed Osienski – along with DLBC Chairs Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Rep. Frank Cooke, issued the following joint statement on the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson:
Today, we honor the legacy of the Presidential Office. We also reflect on the leadership, responsibility, and service that have shaped our country throughout history.
February 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Today, we honor the legacy of the Presidential Office. We also reflect on the leadership, responsibility, and service that have shaped our country throughout history.
Happy Valentine's Day from the Delaware House Democratic Caucus!
Take time to celebrate those you love today. 💙
Take time to celebrate those you love today. 💙
February 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Happy Valentine's Day from the Delaware House Democratic Caucus!
Take time to celebrate those you love today. 💙
Take time to celebrate those you love today. 💙
The Joint Finance Committee wrapped its 2nd week of hearings with presentations from the Department of Corrections, Department of Safety & Homeland Security, DELJIS, and the Department of Justice.
Next week, the committee will reconvene to continue its work on the state’s FY 2027 Operating Budget.
Next week, the committee will reconvene to continue its work on the state’s FY 2027 Operating Budget.
February 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
The Joint Finance Committee wrapped its 2nd week of hearings with presentations from the Department of Corrections, Department of Safety & Homeland Security, DELJIS, and the Department of Justice.
Next week, the committee will reconvene to continue its work on the state’s FY 2027 Operating Budget.
Next week, the committee will reconvene to continue its work on the state’s FY 2027 Operating Budget.
The Joint Finance Committee is back at Legislative Hall today and diving into another week of hearings. This week, the committee will hear from the Insurance Commissioner, the Department of Corrections, the Delaware State Housing Authority, and others.
You can tune in live here: bit.ly/JFCFEB10-12
You can tune in live here: bit.ly/JFCFEB10-12
February 10, 2026 at 3:38 PM
The Joint Finance Committee is back at Legislative Hall today and diving into another week of hearings. This week, the committee will hear from the Insurance Commissioner, the Department of Corrections, the Delaware State Housing Authority, and others.
You can tune in live here: bit.ly/JFCFEB10-12
You can tune in live here: bit.ly/JFCFEB10-12
Over the course of the reassessment committee’s work, members repeatedly heard concerns about non-residential properties being under-assessed in New Castle County, including several high-profile examples that raised serious questions about equity in the system.
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Over the course of the reassessment committee’s work, members repeatedly heard concerns about non-residential properties being under-assessed in New Castle County, including several high-profile examples that raised serious questions about equity in the system.
On Thursday, the Joint Finance Committee wrapped up its first week of hearings, where members heard from several state agencies/organizations. The committee will return on Tuesday to continue working on Delaware's FY 2027 Annual Budget.
To catch up on this week's hearings, visit legis.delaware.gov.
To catch up on this week's hearings, visit legis.delaware.gov.
February 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
On Thursday, the Joint Finance Committee wrapped up its first week of hearings, where members heard from several state agencies/organizations. The committee will return on Tuesday to continue working on Delaware's FY 2027 Annual Budget.
To catch up on this week's hearings, visit legis.delaware.gov.
To catch up on this week's hearings, visit legis.delaware.gov.
Over the past year, thousands of Delawareans have raised concerns about high energy costs. With another potential rate hike on the table, Democrats in the General Assembly are doing everything in their power to urge regulators to ensure that doesn’t happen.
February 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Over the past year, thousands of Delawareans have raised concerns about high energy costs. With another potential rate hike on the table, Democrats in the General Assembly are doing everything in their power to urge regulators to ensure that doesn’t happen.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust and reflect on the lessons history leaves us. Today and every day, we honor the victims, listen to survivors’ stories, and work to ensure that history does not repeat itself.
January 27, 2026 at 2:47 PM
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust and reflect on the lessons history leaves us. Today and every day, we honor the victims, listen to survivors’ stories, and work to ensure that history does not repeat itself.
On Tuesday, Rep. Chukwuocha announced new bipartisan legislation, also known as Eric's ID Law, designed to ensure more equitable treatment for individuals with nonapparent disabilities during encounters with law enforcement.
To read more about this bill, please visit: bit.ly/EricsIDLawDE
To read more about this bill, please visit: bit.ly/EricsIDLawDE
January 20, 2026 at 11:16 PM
On Tuesday, Rep. Chukwuocha announced new bipartisan legislation, also known as Eric's ID Law, designed to ensure more equitable treatment for individuals with nonapparent disabilities during encounters with law enforcement.
To read more about this bill, please visit: bit.ly/EricsIDLawDE
To read more about this bill, please visit: bit.ly/EricsIDLawDE
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of a more just and fair future for all. May his words and actions continue to guide our work and strengthen our communities.
January 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of a more just and fair future for all. May his words and actions continue to guide our work and strengthen our communities.
The General Assembly is officially back in session!
Yesterday began by honoring law enforcement and continued with the passage of SB 106, which would require school districts and charter schools to adopt policies governing cell phone use during school hours.
Yesterday began by honoring law enforcement and continued with the passage of SB 106, which would require school districts and charter schools to adopt policies governing cell phone use during school hours.
January 14, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The General Assembly is officially back in session!
Yesterday began by honoring law enforcement and continued with the passage of SB 106, which would require school districts and charter schools to adopt policies governing cell phone use during school hours.
Yesterday began by honoring law enforcement and continued with the passage of SB 106, which would require school districts and charter schools to adopt policies governing cell phone use during school hours.
The 2026 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday, January 13th.
The live proceedings are always available to the public via https://f.mtr.cool/wtinxbodgg
To go directly to the streaming page, click here: https://f.mtr.cool/zrmradfefd
The live proceedings are always available to the public via https://f.mtr.cool/wtinxbodgg
To go directly to the streaming page, click here: https://f.mtr.cool/zrmradfefd
January 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The 2026 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday, January 13th.
The live proceedings are always available to the public via https://f.mtr.cool/wtinxbodgg
To go directly to the streaming page, click here: https://f.mtr.cool/zrmradfefd
The live proceedings are always available to the public via https://f.mtr.cool/wtinxbodgg
To go directly to the streaming page, click here: https://f.mtr.cool/zrmradfefd
Happy New Year from the Delaware House Democratic Caucus! Wishing our neighbors across the First State a safe, healthy, and hopeful year ahead.
January 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Happy New Year from the Delaware House Democratic Caucus! Wishing our neighbors across the First State a safe, healthy, and hopeful year ahead.
Happy Kwanzaa! May each of the seven days of Kwanzaa be filled with joy and unity.
December 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy Kwanzaa! May each of the seven days of Kwanzaa be filled with joy and unity.
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with joy, warmth, and good company.
December 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with joy, warmth, and good company.
You can read more about the hearing here: https://f.mtr.cool/ixqpltfzad
To view recordings of past hearings, visit https://f.mtr.cool/dasciwlxpl
To view recordings of past hearings, visit https://f.mtr.cool/dasciwlxpl
December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
You can read more about the hearing here: https://f.mtr.cool/ixqpltfzad
To view recordings of past hearings, visit https://f.mtr.cool/dasciwlxpl
To view recordings of past hearings, visit https://f.mtr.cool/dasciwlxpl
On Monday, the reassessment committee held its final hearing of a series of meetings focused on examining Delaware’s recent statewide property reassessment.
The hearing focused on public education and included presentations from school districts, education professionals, and education advocates.
The hearing focused on public education and included presentations from school districts, education professionals, and education advocates.
December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
On Monday, the reassessment committee held its final hearing of a series of meetings focused on examining Delaware’s recent statewide property reassessment.
The hearing focused on public education and included presentations from school districts, education professionals, and education advocates.
The hearing focused on public education and included presentations from school districts, education professionals, and education advocates.
ICYMI: Last week Friday, House Speaker Minor-Brown joined fellow caucus members, elected officials, and law enforcement to celebrate the New Castle County Police officers whose actions prevented an alleged mass attack on the University of Delaware.
Read more here: https://f.mtr.cool/fekwpefiyc
Read more here: https://f.mtr.cool/fekwpefiyc
December 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
ICYMI: Last week Friday, House Speaker Minor-Brown joined fellow caucus members, elected officials, and law enforcement to celebrate the New Castle County Police officers whose actions prevented an alleged mass attack on the University of Delaware.
Read more here: https://f.mtr.cool/fekwpefiyc
Read more here: https://f.mtr.cool/fekwpefiyc
Trump’s Big Ugly Bill was expected to take $400 MILLION from Delaware’s budget over the next few years.
That’s money that was meant for our schools, our healthcare, our roads, and our neighbors –– not big business and corporate tax write-offs.
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That’s money that was meant for our schools, our healthcare, our roads, and our neighbors –– not big business and corporate tax write-offs.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Trump’s Big Ugly Bill was expected to take $400 MILLION from Delaware’s budget over the next few years.
That’s money that was meant for our schools, our healthcare, our roads, and our neighbors –– not big business and corporate tax write-offs.
➡️
That’s money that was meant for our schools, our healthcare, our roads, and our neighbors –– not big business and corporate tax write-offs.
➡️
Happy Delaware Day! Today, we celebrate the historic moment that gave our state its proud nickname, “the First State.” On December 7, 1787, Delaware led the nation by being the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution, cementing our place in history.
December 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Happy Delaware Day! Today, we celebrate the historic moment that gave our state its proud nickname, “the First State.” On December 7, 1787, Delaware led the nation by being the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution, cementing our place in history.
UPDATE: New New Castle County property tax bill will be due on December 31, 2025.
December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
UPDATE: New New Castle County property tax bill will be due on December 31, 2025.
IMPORTANT: Medicare Open Enrollment ends December 7th.
The resolution signed by the federal government to end the shutdown failed to include an extension for the subsidies that kept costs low for our families.
The resolution signed by the federal government to end the shutdown failed to include an extension for the subsidies that kept costs low for our families.
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
IMPORTANT: Medicare Open Enrollment ends December 7th.
The resolution signed by the federal government to end the shutdown failed to include an extension for the subsidies that kept costs low for our families.
The resolution signed by the federal government to end the shutdown failed to include an extension for the subsidies that kept costs low for our families.
During this morning’s hearing, we heard from several professional organizations, including those focused on housing, restaurants, farms, seniors, and children, to discuss the impacts of the reassessment on small businesses.
December 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
During this morning’s hearing, we heard from several professional organizations, including those focused on housing, restaurants, farms, seniors, and children, to discuss the impacts of the reassessment on small businesses.
During the 3rd hearing, New Castle County presented a timeline for updated tax bills.
Residents in New Castle County should receive updated bills by early December at the latest, with bills due on December 31, 2025.
Residents in New Castle County should receive updated bills by early December at the latest, with bills due on December 31, 2025.
December 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
During the 3rd hearing, New Castle County presented a timeline for updated tax bills.
Residents in New Castle County should receive updated bills by early December at the latest, with bills due on December 31, 2025.
Residents in New Castle County should receive updated bills by early December at the latest, with bills due on December 31, 2025.