For The Record

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss the nearly complete Bond and Grant-in-Aid bills, including some concerns Republican members raised in each of the two committees this week, both about the substance and process.

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss updates on the Skip the Stuff Act, SB 249, and a resolution honoring our nation's 250th birthday is deemed too controversial by the Democrats in the House of Representatives. Link to SCR 250: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail? LegislationId=143553

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss Republican-sponsored legislation that advanced through the Senate this week and various bills in the House of Representatives our caucus is keeping an eye on.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, Matt, and Blake discuss the long night of session from this past Thursday that featured extensive debate on SB 272 and SB 300. Could this be a preview of what's to come in June? They also provide insight on various bills including the pros and cons of HB 440, which would have proposed changes to the Delaware Constitution be considered through a statewide referendum.

Senators Pettyjohn & Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss two concerning pieces of legislation making their way through the General Assembly, Senate Bill 249 and House Bill 375. SB 249 passed the Senate this week and HB 375 cleared the House Health Committee last week and is now assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss two Republican bills that would provide state level tax exemptions on overtime and tips, SB 300 which implements a gun registry system, and updates on a various pieces of legislation touched on in previous episodes.

Senator Pettyjohn, Senator Buckson, and Deanna sit down with special guest Brian DiSabatino for a conversation about Delaware's economy, his business experience, and more.

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss how HB 135 and SB 249 together will greatly harm those they're seeking to help, Governor Meyer's executive order and how it is a cure in search of a problem, the status of Senator Hocker's bill to remove Delaware from RGGI, and much more.

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, Blake, and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including the controversial SB 272, no-excuse absentee voting, a new wetlands protection bill, and much more.

On the latest episode of For The Record, Senator Brian Pettyjohn and Deanna sit down with special guest Dan Gaffney for a wide-ranging conversation. The discussion dives into the inner workings of Legislative Hall, Gaffney’s career in radio, and key issues shaping Delaware’s political landscape.

On the latest episode of For The Record, Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss a variety of education-related topics, Republican bills set to be considered by the General Assembly, and take a moment to remember the late Senator Nancy Cook.

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss legislation to exclude military retirees' pensions from taxable income, a bill tightening Delaware's fireworks law, latest numbers from RGGI, and more.

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss a bill that would require project labor agreements for public construction projects, legislation that would allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections, Senator Buckson's window tint bill, and much more!

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt recap last week's affordable housing roundtable, discuss a Massachusetts bill we plan to mirror here that will make energy ratepayers' bills more affordable, talk about national and local political discourse, and much more.

On this special episode of For The Record, Deanna, Matt, Payton, and Blake sit down to discuss a variety of cultural issues, including technology and its impact on social culture, shifting expectations around marriage and life timelines, cancel culture and accountability, and how the younger generation is consuming news.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss the extremely high energy bills Delmarva Power & Light ratepayers in particular are facing and legislation Republicans are proposing to help stabilize energy costs. We also share Legislative Hall ghost stories and briefly touch on the Super Bowl.

Senator Pettyjohn, Senator Buckson, Deanna, and Matt breakdown Governor Meyer's recommended fiscal year 2027 budget and it looks to be...responsible? We also recap other legislative topics from the week, including the latest on the Fairness in Girls' Sports Act and what happened near the end of the Senate Education Committee meeting. Link to Governor Meyer's recommended budget presenta...

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt offer their thoughts on Governor Meyer's State of the State address to the General Assembly. They also discuss the far too fast process pertaining to two bills stemming from the property reassessment fiasco in New Castle County.

The Delaware General Assembly returned for the second half of the 153rd General Assembly this week. Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss Senator Pettyjohn's psychology licensing bill, Senator Buckson's cell phones in school legislation, Senator Richardson's Fairness in Girls Sports Act, energy prices, and more. Link to the Public Service Commission's public participation pag...

On this episode, Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, Christy, and Matt head to Parsons Farms Produce in Dagsboro to speak with owner Paul Parsons about running a small business, the agriculture industry, the state's regulatory environment and how it affects businesses, and more.

In this episode of For The Record, Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss Charlie Kirk, his legacy, the impact his assassination will have on our state and nation's political climate, and how we move forward.

On the latest episode of For The Record, Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, Matt, Christy and Payton recap Tuesday's special session dealing with the property reassessment and tax fiasco.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt give a brief wrap up of the 2025 session, discuss the deal that led to SB 199 and Bond Bill's passage, and react to breaking news regarding the Diddy trial.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, Christy, and Matt discuss why our caucus opted to block this year's Bond Bill, the latest with HB 210 and the attacks on our agriculture industry, and President Trump's effective foreign policy week. We also delve into the New York City mayoral race and the effect it could have on our nation's politics.

Our policy director, Christy, joins Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt to discuss HB 210, which could greatly damage Delaware's agriculture industry, a bill to exempt DOC from the state's styrofoam food container ban for at least one year, and we offer our perspective on the continued absence of Representative Stell Parker Selby. Link to the House Environment Committee for HB 210. Debate...