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Ep. 35 - 153rd General Assembly Wrap Up Jul 15, 2026

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Senators Pettyjohn & Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss the long evening at Legislative Hall on June 30th, and give an overview of various pieces of legislation that passed, didn't pass, and what we could see next year when the 154th General Assembly convenes in January.

Ep. 34 - Countdown to June 30th Jun 26, 2026

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Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss the nearly complete Bond and Grant-in-Aid bills, including some concerns Republican members raised in each of the two committees this week, both about the substance and process.

Ep. 33 - The Budget, America 250 is Apparently Offensive, & SB 249 Clears Committee Jun 19, 2026

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Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss updates on the Skip the Stuff Act, SB 249, and a resolution honoring our nation's 250th birthday is deemed too controversial by the Democrats in the House of Representatives.

Link to SCR 250: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143553

Ep. 32 - Practical Solutions Pass the Senate & June Preview Jun 12, 2026

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Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss Republican-sponsored legislation that advanced through the Senate this week and various bills in the House of Representatives our caucus is keeping an eye on.

Ep. 31 - A Long Day in May, End of June Preview? May 27, 2026

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Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, Matt, and Blake discuss the long night of session from this past Thursday that featured extensive debate on SB 272 and SB 300. Could this be a preview of what's to come in June? They also provide insight on various bills including the pros and cons of HB 440, which would have proposed changes to the Delaware Constitution be considered through a statewide referendum.

Ep. 30 - Two Bad Bills May 15, 2026

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Senators Pettyjohn & Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss two concerning pieces of legislation making their way through the General Assembly, Senate Bill 249 and House Bill 375. SB 249 passed the Senate this week and HB 375 cleared the House Health Committee last week and is now assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.

Ep. 29 - Tips & Overtime Tax Exemptions, Tint Waiver, and Gun Registry May 08, 2026

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Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss two Republican bills that would provide state level tax exemptions on overtime and tips, SB 300 which implements a gun registry system, and updates on a various pieces of legislation touched on in previous episodes.

Ep 28 - Brian DiSabatino Apr 30, 2026

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Senator Pettyjohn, Senator Buckson, and Deanna sit down with special guest Brian DiSabatino for a conversation about Delaware's economy, his business experience, and more.

Ep. 27 - Drugs, Elections, & Energy Committee Sham Apr 24, 2026

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Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, and Matt discuss how HB 135 and SB 249 together will greatly harm those they're seeking to help, Governor Meyer's executive order and how it is a cure in search of a problem, the status of Senator Hocker's bill to remove Delaware from RGGI, and much more.

Ep. 26 - PLAs, Absentee Voting, & Wetlands Apr 17, 2026

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Senators Pettyjohn and Buckson, Deanna, Blake, and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including the controversial SB 272, no-excuse absentee voting, a new wetlands protection bill, and much more.

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