Gov. Matt Meyer is calling for immediate action on rising electricity costs in Delaware by urging regulators, lawmakers and utilities to prioritize affordability for ratepayers during the final weeks of the legislative session.
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Delaware Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, the state’s longest-serving legislator, announced he will not seek re-election this year, prompting praise from Democratic leaders who cited his decades-long legacy on education reform, civil rights and major progressive legislation.
Delaware lawmakers return to Legislative Hall on Jan. 13 for the first session of the second leg of the 153rd General Assembly, and several newly introduced bills are already generating attention across the state.
Democrat Alonna Berry and Republican Nikki Miller will face off in a special election on Aug. 5 to fill the vacant District 20 seat in the Delaware House of Representatives, following the resignation of Stell Parker Selby.
Delaware lawmakers wrapped up their 2025 legislative session Monday with a flurry of votes, including final passage of a bill that may set a precedent of government overreach.
New details are emerging about why House District 20’s representative Stell Parker Selby has not attended a single legislative session in Dover this year. After months of speculation, multiple sources confirm to CoastTV News that Parker Selby suffered a major stroke this winter.
CoastTV was in Dover at Legislative Hall looking for updates on Rep. Parker Selby.
Rep. Stell Parker Selby has still not returned to Legislative Hall.
People spoke highly on Friday of Rep. Stell Parker Selby, who is respected across the aisle, when asked about her absence. However, those same people questioned if a Special Election is necessary to get representation for the district.
As of Thursday evening, the State Representatives have voted on 91 agenda items. Parker Selby has not voted since the legislative session began.