Press Release

Rep. Kowalko Announces Retirement from General Assembly

DOVER – On Thursday, Rep. John Kowalko announced that he will retire from the House of Representatives at the end of his term this fall. First elected in 2006, Rep. Kowalko represents Newark and areas just south of the city. […]

House Democratic Caucus Leadership Statement on Rep. Kowalko’s Retirement

DOVER – Upon Thursday’s announcement that Rep. John Kowalko will retire at the end of this term, House Democratic Caucus leadership – Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and Majority Whip Larry Mitchell – issued the following joint statement: […]

Lawmakers Unveil Revised Delaware Marijuana Control Act

DOVER – After months of meetings and discussions, Delaware lawmakers introduced a revised measure Wednesday to make Delaware the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana for adult users. House Bill 305, the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, would create a legal […]

Schwartzkopf Bill Would Make Outdoor Seating, To-Go Alcohol Sales for Restaurants, Bars Permanent

DOVER – To-go cocktails have been one of the most popular innovations to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, and legislation recently filed would make that practice and outdoor dining a permanent fixture in Delaware. Sponsored by House Speaker Pete […]