Melissa Minor-Brown

House Leadership Issues Statement on Killing of Tyre Nichols

DOVER – In response to the killing of Memphis, Tenn. resident Tyre Nichols and the subsequent charging of five former police officers who beat him to death, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, House Majority Leader Rep. Valerie Longhurst, and Majority Whip […]

House Democratic Caucus Selects Leadership for Upcoming Legislative Session

DOVER – After a historic election that saw the House of Representatives become the most diverse in its history, the House Democratic Caucus met Saturday to elect its leadership for the 152nd General Assembly.  Five new members joined the Democratic Caucus […]

Delaware Mombinus Addresses Health Inequities in Vulnerable Communities

By Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown and Sen. Marie Pinkney In 2020, Delaware like many other states witnessed firsthand how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated health inequities in vulnerable communities, especially among minority groups and seniors. We are very much aware of how […]

House Passes ‘Ban the Box Act’ for Higher Ed Institutions

DOVER – The House passed legislation Thursday that would expand higher education access for formerly justice-involved people who are now seeking a second chance at life. Sponsored by Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown and Sen. Marie Pinkney, Senate Bill 13 would prevent […]