Valerie Longhurst

House Passes Two Bills Addressing Healthcare Benefits for Retirees

DOVER- On Tuesday, the House passed two bills aimed at addressing the concerns of Delaware state retirees and improving the transparency and fairness in the State’s selection of retiree healthcare plans. Taken together, HB 281 and HB 282, both sponsored […]

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 […]