I was honored to join Senator Dave Wilson, Representative Valerie Jones Giltner, retired Representative Ruth Briggs King, Mayor Bill West, and passionate advocates as we broke ground on the renovation and expansion of the Richard Allen School.
Originally opened in the 1920s to serve African American students during segregation, the Richard Allen School has evolved into a cornerstone of our communi
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Memorial Day is not just a long weekend, it’s a day of solemn remembrance for those who gave everything for our country.
Let us honor their sacrifice with gratitude, reflection, and a commitment to uphold the values they fought to protect.
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Yesterday, I was proud to sponsor a resolution proclaiming May 2025 as Community Action Month in Delaware, honoring the vital role Community Action Agencies play in Delaware. This resolution is a recognition of their tireless efforts and a call to continue building stronger, more resilient communities across our state.
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Like many of you, I was puzzled by the new pavement markings recently installed leading up to The Circle in Georgetown. After making a few inquiries, I learned that the symbol is an approved marking under the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). However, despite its federal approval, many residents have found the symbol to be unclear and confusing.
After raising these concern
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Today, I introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 80, officially designating May 2025 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Delaware. We were joined in the Senate chamber by advocates, including Judy Setting and Rebecca Benson, who shared their stories to help raise awareness about prevention, early detection, and the serious impacts of Lyme disease in our state.
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Great news! Governor Meyer has signed SB 119 into law and Levi Murray's birth certificate has been updated to include his father's name! Thank you to everyone who played a role in helping get this legislation drafted, passed, and signed!
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MEDIA RELEASE: Senator Pettyjohn Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Consumer Choice in Vehicle Purchases
DOVER — With a controversial electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate still on the books and set to take effect without legislative action or regulatory repeal, Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R – Georgetown) has introduced Senate Bill 140 (SB 140). The legislation seeks to prohibit the Dep
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MEDIA RELEASE: Senator Pettyjohn, Representative Williams Introduce Bills to Combat Sexual Extortion and Enhance Protections for Digital Assets
DOVER, Del. — Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R – Georgetown) and Representative Kim Williams (D – Stanton) have introduced two significant pieces of bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting Delaware families and strengthening legal safeguards ag
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