As the clock struck midnight on January 1, Delaware workers and business owners woke up to a dramatic shift: the state’s minimum wage jumped to $15 an hour. On paper, this seems like a win for employees, offering a potential boost to their financial security. But for business owners — especially smaller ones — it’s…
Starting this New Year, Delaware’s Medicaid program now covers abortion services without cost-sharing. By 2026, private and state-regulated insurance plans will be required to do the same. The state heralds this as an effort to enhance "reproductive healthcare access." But let’s be clear: abortion is not healthcare. Abortion Isn’t Healthcare At its core, healthcare exists…
In a world where every headline competes for shock value, Delaware’s recent drama over physician-assisted suicide managed to snag its fair share of controversy. The state’s General Assembly passed a bill to legalize the practice for terminally ill patients, but Governor John Carney—despite his Democratic affiliation—put the brakes on it with a veto. Predictably, his…
Well, folks, Delaware has officially bid farewell to the death penalty. Earlier this year, Governor John Carney signed House Bill 70, officially wiping capital punishment off the state’s law books. This move comes eight years after the Delaware Supreme Court found the practice unconstitutional in 2016. As an independent Christian conservative, I can’t help but…
Delaware has signed a new bill into law that changes the definition of a "firearm." The aim? To clarify what is considered a firearm and align it with federal standards. But what does this really mean for Delawareans, and what should we make of it? Let’s dive in. Background Before this reform, Delaware had a…
Matt Meyer, Delaware's governor-elect as of November 5, 2024, is a figure whose journey from teaching math to leading the state is as diverse as it is inspiring. Early Life and Education Born on September 29, 1971, in Bay City, Michigan, Meyer grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended Wilmington Friends School and later graduated…
Sarah McBride is a Democratic politician from Delaware who made history as the first openly transgender person to serve as a state senator in the United States. Now, before anyone gets their knickers in a twist and accuses me of being transphobic, let’s clear the air: I have no ill will toward transgender individuals. If…
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