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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To all the moms out there—thank you for your love, your time, and your strength. Wishing you a very happy Mother’s Day.
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NEWS: Senate Passes Pettyjohn Bill to Address Legal Gap in Birth Certificate Law
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware State Senate Thursday passed legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R - Georgetown) to resolve a legal conflict affecting the ability to list a deceased father’s name on a birth certificate in certain assisted reproduction cases.
Senate Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 1
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MEDIA RELEASE: Senate Republican Leadership Applauds Governor Meyer’s Opposition to Controversial EV Mandate
Senator Pettyjohn’s updated bill to block regulation circulated for co-sponsorship.
DOVER, DE — Citing long-standing public opposition and the need to preserve consumer choice, Senate Republican leadership today expressed their support for Governor Matt Meyer’s stated opposition to Delaware
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This morning, I had the pleasure of meeting with some special guests from Sussex County who were visiting the state capitol. During their tour, they stopped by the Senate Chamber for a visit and conversation. It was great to welcome them to Legislative Hall!
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