Valerie Longhurst

House Democratic Caucus Leadership Statement on Delaware Superior Court Ruling on Voting

DOVER – In response to the Delaware Superior Court decision regarding early voting and permanent absentee voting, House Speaker Valerie Longhurst, House Majority Leader Melissa Minor Brown, and House Majority Whip Kerri Evelyn Harris issued the following joint statement: “The […]

Permit-to-Purchase Bill Released from House Appropriations Committee 

On Thursday, the House Appropriations Committee released legislation that would add Delaware to a growing list of states requiring residents to complete a firearm training course and obtain a permit before purchasing a handgun.  Under Senate Bill 2(S), sponsored by House Majority […]

Longhurst Announces Committee Leadership Changes

DOVER – Due to the election of new House leaders earlier this summer, the House Democratic Caucus announced several committee leadership changes on Friday. Most of the changes are the result of new responsibilities for the caucus leadership team, which […]

Longhurst Mental Health Measures Signed Into Law

NEW CASTLE – Governor John Carney signed three pieces of legislation from House Speaker Valerie Longhurst on Wednesday aimed at improving mental health resources for Delawareans. The new laws, House Bill 3, House Bill 4, and House Substitute 2 for […]