For The Record

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss Senate Bill 159 following its committee hearing, and interview DJ and Theodis Daniel. DJ was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2018 and given only 5 months to live. He is still with us today, but continues this battle. Law enforcement departments across the nation are helping him fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer. To date, he has been deputi...

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss legislation that would allow for the early release of individuals from prison, the Inspector General bill, the U.S. House and Senate's resolution to do away with California's electric vehicle mandate and what it means for Delaware, and debate whether or not we're recording an episode next week.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss legislation that would provide discounted energy bills for low income ratepayers subsidized by the middle class, DNREC's proposed fee increase package, controversy in the House Education Committee, Gen Z dating, and much more.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss multiple pieces of legislation that could further hinder the availability of affordable housing in Delaware, lack of clarity surrounding a bill to allow accessory dwelling units, a bill that failed in the House of Representatives that would have recognized marriages between first cousins, and more.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss the proposed DMV fee increase package, Governor Meyer's public opposition to the state's electric vehicle mandate, national Democrats' cringy forms of protest, and more.

Senator Eric Buckson sat down with Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt to discuss a busy week at Legislative Hall. Topics include Senator Buckson's legislation that bans foods with Red Dye 40 from being served in public and charter schools, SB 75 and if it is a precursor to statewide zoning laws, "free" school lunches, and more.

On this episode of For the Record, Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss legislation legalizing medically-assisted suicide, SB 78 that could guarantee boys are allowed to participate in girls' sports and access to locker rooms, new legislation that will allow for the release of level 5 offenders from prisoners, and more.

On the second episode of For the Record, Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss Gov. Meyer's budget reset, nuclear energy, a proposed bill to ban discrimination based on an individual's body size, and more.

Our caucus has started a second podcast titled For the Record featuring Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn, Chief of Staff Deanna Killen, and Communications Director Matt Revel. This format will be a bit more conversational and less formal than The Second Floor's interview style. In this episode, the three recap the week's hot topics, including Senator Richardson's Senate Bill 55,...

Senator Brian Pettyjohn is the Republican Whip in the Delaware State Senate and represents the 19th District. He joins The Second Floor to discuss Senate Bill 21 and why it is important for Delaware. Sign up for his newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/4sp2fp6z Link to his Facebook: www.facebook.com/BrianGPettyjohn

Senator Eric Buckson is a member of the Joint Finance Committee and represents the 16th Senate District. He joins The Second Floor to recap February’s JFC Hearings, the high energy bills that affected Delawareans, and two bills he is sponsoring centered around Red Dye in foods. Please note, the Red Dye 3 ban was erroneously referred to as Senate Bill 52. It is actually Senate Bill 41. Sign up for...

Senator Brian Pettyjohn is the Senate Republican Whip and represents the 19th District. He joins the Second Floor to discuss Senate Bill 11, our caucus’s letter to President Trump asking he halt the offshore project, and his recently introduced Senate Bill 47. Sen. Pettyjohn's Facebook . Sign up for Sen. Pettyjohn's newsletter here . Sign up for our caucus newsletter here .

Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker is a business owner and represents the 20th Senate District. He joins The Second Floor to discuss his expectations for the 153rd General Assembly, Governor-elect Matt Meyer, and how President Trump’s return will affect Delaware. Sign up for Senator Hocker's newsletter here . Sign up for our caucus newsletter here .

Anthony Albence is the Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Elections and has served in this role since 2019. He joins The Second Floor to discuss the upcoming general election, the various ways to vote, and what has changed since 2020.

Senator Eric Buckson is a former educator, sports coach, and currently represents the 16th District. He joins The Second Floor to reflect upon his first term in office and to discuss important legislation he sponsored during the 152nd General Assembly.

37th District State Representative Valerie Jones Giltner has 40 years of experience in the healthcare industry as a nurse and consultant. She and Senator Brian Pettyjohn join The Second Floor to discuss House Bill 350 and how it will severely harm healthcare in Delaware. Public comment registration, the livestream link, and additional information about HB 350 can be found here: https://legis.delaw...

Senator Gerald Hocker is the Senate Republican Leader and represents the 20th Senate District. He joins The Second Floor to discuss the effect offshore wind could have on Delaware’s economy and an upcoming public forum surrounding this subject. Senator Hocker's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Senatorgeraldhocker Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/o7WwsBn

Senator Dave Lawson represents the 15th Senate District and is a retired Delaware State Trooper. He joins The Second Floor to discuss Permit to Purchase and the unconstitutionality of the legislation. Senator Lawson's newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/h5Uvybh Permit to Purchase Legislation: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail? LegislationId=130284 The following episode was r...

Brian Pettyjohn is the Senate Republican Whip and represents the 19th Senate District. He joins The Second Floor to discuss the Delaware Superior Court’s recent ruling on the early voting and permanent absentee laws, and the constitutional amendment Republicans will introduce to address the issue.

Representatives Mike Ramone and Lyndon Yearick are the Republican Leader and Whip of the Republican Caucus in the House of Representatives. They and Senator Gerald Hocker join The Second Floor to discuss the caucuses' joint Good Governance legislative package. Read more about the bill package here: http://tinyurl.com/49aze8yn

David Baird is the District Coordinator for the Sussex County Conservation District. He joins the Second Floor to explain the tax ditch program and discuss what the District does within the County’s agriculture and business communities. Find out more about the District at SussexConservation.org

Senator Eric Buckson is a former public educator, athletic coach and represents the 16th Senate District. He joins The Second Floor to discuss legislation that will improve discipline in our schools and also about the Fairness in Girls' Sports Act. He also weighs in on SCOTUS's decision on Affirmative Action, news of which broke just prior to recording. Senator Buckson's Facebook: http...

Senator Bryant Richardson represents the 21st Senate District. He joins The Second Floor to discuss legislation he will soon introduce that will help protect girls in competitive sports. Email Senator Richardson at Bryant. Richardson@delaware.gov Sign up for Senator Richardson's newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/3Dup0cA

Senator Brian Pettyjohn is the Senate Republican Whip and represents the 19th District. He joins The Second Floor to discuss Senate Bill 96 and the updated number of dismissed firearms-related charges. Sign-up for Senator Pettyjohn's newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/DSLEbQR

Senator Dave Wilson is a small business owner, auctioneer, and represents the 18th District. He joins The Second Floor to discuss the upcoming Bond Bill deliberations, how the EV mandate will affect the agricultural industry, and about our caucus’s tour of the Dover Air Force Base Mortuary and Fisher House.