AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHouse Leadership: Delaware Democrats selected Melissa Minor-Brown for a second term as House speaker, with Kerri Evelyn Harris as majority leader and Cyndie Romer as majority whip. Property Taxes: New Castle County’s delayed 2026 tax bills are now available and due Dec. 31; county taxes are rising after a 17.2% increase in this year’s budget, with some school taxes also increasing. Election Results: Democrats won a 30-11 House majority and hold supermajorities in both chambers, giving them enough votes to advance constitutional amendments. Chris Coons, Sarah McBride and Attorney General Kathy Jennings won reelection; Ted Lauzen will become state treasurer. Newark Shooting: Community members gathered for a prayer vigil after a gunman wounded seven people on Main Street during Halloween weekend. Return Day: Georgetown’s historic post-election celebration takes place Thursday, with a parade, election-result reading and the traditional burying of the hatchet.
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