Melissa Minor-Brown

House Democratic Caucus Leadership Statement
on Sen. Carper’s Retirement

DOVER – In response to U.S. Sen. Tom Carper’s announcement Monday that he will not seek re-election, House Democratic Caucus leadership – House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and House Majority Whip Melissa Minor-Brown – issued the […]

Minor-Brown Statement on Permit-to-Purchase Bill Released from House Committee

DOVER – Earlier Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee released legislation that would add Delaware to a growing list of states that require residents to complete a firearm training course and obtain a permit before purchasing a handgun. Under Senate Bill […]

Minor-Brown Bill Would Require Insurance Coverage for Reproductive Care

DOVER – Lawmakers filed a bill Friday that would increase access to reproductive care by requiring insurance carriers to provide coverage for abortion-related services. Sponsored by House Majority Whip Melissa Minor-Brown, House Bill 110 would require all health benefit plans […]

Minor-Brown Bill Would Require Medicaid to Cover Doulas Services

DOVER – With an eye toward reducing pregnancy-related complications and health disparities, particularly in Black women, lawmakers have filed a bill that would require Medicaid to cover doula services provided to expectant parents beginning next year. Doulas are trained, non-clinical […]