Press Release

House Passes Legislation to Protect Delaware’s Budget from Projected $400 Million Shortfall

DOVER – The House passed legislation Thursday that would immediately address a projected $400 million budget shortfall caused by recent federal tax code changes under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). Sponsored by Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris and Sen. Bryan Townsend, House Bill 255 would decouple […]

House Passes Bill To Extend New Castle County Property Tax Payment Deadline

DOVER – During a special session Thursday morning, the House voted to pass legislation to extend the deadline for payment of property tax bills in New Castle County for the 2025-2026 tax year to December 31, 2025. Sponsored by Sen. Jack […]

House Democratic Leadership Issues Statement on U.S. Senate Federal Government Shutdown Vote

DOVER – In response to Sunday’s U.S Senate government funding vote, House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris, and House Majority Whip Ed Osienski issued the following joint statement:  “Last night’s vote in the United States Senate was not just disappointing. […]

House Administration Committee Advances Legislation to Address Budget Shortfall, Extend NCC Property Tax Deadline

DOVER – On Friday, the House Administration Committee advanced two bills: one to protect Delaware’s budget from a major shortfall and another to extend property tax deadlines in New Castle County. Both measures will be considered by the full House […]