In Eric Buckson's Opinion

Senator Buckson Calls for Action on Senate Bill 79

9/19/2023

"I am formally calling for the Senate Executive Committee to take action on SB 79. Adding term limits for members of the legislature, Attorney General, Auditor, and more was not simply a campaign promise, but rather is a move that must be made..."

Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson Issue Statement Regarding Statewide Assessment Results

8/11/2023

On Friday, August 11, 2023, Senator Brian Pettyjohn (R - Georgetown) and Senator Eric Buckson (R - Dover) issued the below statement regarding the release of the statewide assessment results.

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.

State Senate Passes Public Health Emergency Commission Reform

6/13/2023

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Delaware State Senate passed Senate Bill 66 with Senate Amendment 1 (SB 66). Introduced by Senator Eric Buckson (R-Dover), SB 66 requires the Public Health Emergency Commission (Commission) to meet within 30 days after the declaration of a state of emergency relating to public health. The Commission would then meet every 30 days until the termination of the state of emergency order.

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.

Dover Air Force Base Compatible Use Study nearing completion

12/5/2022

The Dover Air Force Base Compatible Use Study is nearing its final steps with a final report expected by March.

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.

Dover Sen. Bonini files for reelection

3/22/2022

Sen. Colin Bonini, a Dover Republican, filed for reelection to the 16th Senate District on March 15.

GOP Sen. Colin Bonini announces re-election bid

11/3/2021

Longtime Republican State Senator Colin Bonini has announced he will seek another term in the Delaware Senate. First elected in 1994, Bonini has forged a firebrand image of staunch conservatism and fiscal scrutiny. He is best known for never once voting in favor of a state budget.

Camden-Wyoming Fire Company awarded life-saving grain rescue tube

6/27/2021

The Camden-Wyoming Fire Company is the latest Delaware fire company to obtain a grain rescue tube. The Delaware Farm Bureau joined Nationwide Insurance to send the grain rescue tube to Camden-Wyoming and provide training on how to use it.

Commentary: Looking back, looking forward as Wesley College departs

6/27/2021

In these last days of Wesley College, let's take a moment for some context: In July 1873, Jesse James pulled off his first successful train robbery. That August, George Armstrong Custer had his first clash with the Sioux Indians. In Dover, on Sept. 1, the Wilmington Conference Academy - which later became Wesley College - was officially chartered, three weeks before a stock market crash led to a major national depression. I continue to doubt that Wesley's charter had anything to do with the Panic of 1873.