Valerie Longhurst

House Passes Longhurst Gun Safety Bill Prohibiting Sale, Manufacture, Possession of Assault-Style Weapons

DOVER – In the wake of two horrific mass shootings last month, the House passed landmark legislation that would effectively prohibit the buying, selling and possession of assault-style weapons in Delaware. On May 24, an 18-year-old legally purchased a military-style […]

Lawmakers Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Strengthen Abortion Rights Protections

DOVER – Democratic lawmakers filed legislation Thursday that would improve availability of safe and accessible reproductive healthcare services and protect patients and providers from facing legal action under other states’ abortion laws. Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown, Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, and […]

Longhurst Bill Would Establish Standards for Recovery Homes

HB 421 would allow homes to become certified […]

House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Provide Direct Payments to Delaware Residents

DOVER – The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation Thursday that would provide direct economic relief to hundreds of thousands of Delaware residents this spring. The 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program, announced last month and agreed to by the leaders […]