In Bryant Richardson's Opinion

Senator Richardson will Reintroduce Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act

6/23/2023

On Friday, June 23, 2023, Senator Bryant Richardson (R - Seaford) announced his intention to introduce the Fairness in Girls' Sports Act. Senate Bill 191 (SB 191) would ensure a level playing-field for female student athletes, requiring individuals to participate in a sport associated with his or her biological sex.

Gender-affirming bill draws GOP criticism; action postponed

6/19/2023

A bill introduced Thursday adding protections for gender-affirming care in Delaware has drawn criticism from Republicans for the impact it would have on parental rights.

Hearing process in the Senate unfairly limits public comment

5/26/2023

A new senator, Eric Buckson, has not held back in sharing his frustration about procedures on the floor of the Senate and in committee hearings. I appreciate his willingness to speak out.

Statement from Delaware Senate Republican Caucus Regarding Supreme Court Confirmations

5/3/2023

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, the Delaware State Senate confirmed the nominations of the Honorable Abigail LeGrow and Mr. N. Christopher Griffiths. The Senate Republican Caucus issued the below statement following session.

Richardson urges Carney to veto marijuana bills

3/31/2023

Sen. Bryant Richardson has asked Gov. John Carney to veto bills dealing with the legalization of marijuana.

Lawmaker releases legislation to increase human trafficking awareness in Delaware

2/20/2023

Legislation filed by Sen. Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford, last week would require additional state facilities to display public awareness signs about human trafficking.

Lawmaker hosts conference aimed at ending human trafficking

9/27/2022

Lawmakers, state employees and law enforcement officers gathered at Legislative Hall Tuesday to learn how Delaware can better address the scourge of human trafficking.

After arriving in Delaware in 2017, spotted lanternfly now confirmed in Sussex County

7/12/2022

Five years after the first confirmed spotted lanternfly was found in New Castle County in 2017, the spotted lanternfly has made its way to Sussex County, creating a statewide quarantine for this invasive pest.

Delaware bill would limit sports according to biological gender

2/14/2022

A bill introduced last week and awaiting vetting by the state Senate's Health & Social Services Committee would require student-athletes to compete on athletic teams or in sports associated with their biological gender.

'He is home to rest': Long-lost WWII soldier Lt. George M. Johnson honored at Seaford service

10/2/2021

Finally, after nearly 78 years, there is closure. Full military honors, a patriotic flyover and immense outpouring of respect from a caring community punctuated funeral services Saturday for U.S. Army Air Force 2nd Lt. George M. Johnson - one of the long lost souls from World War II.

New Assignments Include Bail Review and New Human Trafficking Council

7/22/2021

In the past month, I have been given two new assignments. In June, I was assigned to the Domestic Violence Bail Review Task Force. More about this in a future column. Just this past week I was named one of the 24 members of the Human Trafficking Interagency Coordinating Council.

Sussex County opens EMS hub in Seaford

6/25/2021

Sussex County's highly acclaimed Emergency Medical Services paramedic program has a new home in the bustling heart of western Sussex County.

Statement from Senators Lawson, Richardson, and Wilson

6/3/2021

This morning, Delaware awoke to reports of more violence against law enforcement as three Wilmington police officers were shot last night while responding to a call on North Market Street. As of this writing, the officers are thankfully in stable condition. This incident occurred just over a month after Delmar officer Corporal Keith Heacook was brutally murdered while also responding to a report of a domestic incident. Instead of addressing the issue of violence in our communities, particularly against our wonderful men and women in law enforcement, progressive activist groups...

Letter to the Editor: Senator requests help for landlords

3/14/2021

Commentary: What is the Christian's role in government?

1/21/2020

Commentary: Delaware legislature failed to act on abortion laws

7/17/2019