
Sarah Mueller is WHYY News’ Delaware politics reporter. Her beat focuses on the Delaware General Assembly and state government as a whole.
Sarah is no stranger to Delawareans, as she previously reported on the statehouse for Delaware Public Media. She has several years of experience covering politics, including her time at NPR Illinois and at WFSU Public Media in Tallahassee, Florida. She has also worked for Lehigh Valley News.
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Delaware state employees to see health premiums rise 27% starting July 1
COVID-19 enhancements also disappear later this year for workers and retirees.
1 year ago
Listen 1:02Human composting? Legislation allowing organic cremation heads to Del. Gov. John Carney’s desk
The legislation allows an environmentally-friendly cremation option that turns the body into soil. It passed with bipartisan support in both chambers.
1 year ago
Eugene Young served as director of the Delaware State Housing Authority before stepping down earlier this month to focus on campaigning.
1 year ago
Listen :57No primary for president: Delaware skips process after Biden v. Trump rematch is set for November
When GOP presidential challenger Nikki Haley suspended her campaign two weeks ago, no challengers were left for either presidential contender.
1 year ago
Groundbreaking House speakers in Delaware and Pennsylvania celebrate Women’s History Month
Women, including women of color, are holding leadership positions in state government in record numbers.
1 year ago
Listen 1:02Delaware fights challenge to assault weapons, large-capacity magazine bans in appeals court
The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia is weighing whether to grant requests by gun rights advocates to bar Delaware laws they argue are unconstitutional.
1 year ago
Delaware House approves permit, training requirements for handgun purchases after contentious debate
"Permit-to-purchase laws work,” said Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown. “States with permit laws have 25% lower gun homicide rates, 50% lower gun suicide rates.”
1 year ago
Listen :58Carney called on lawmakers to pass some of his priorities in his last year in office to set up the next governor for success.
1 year ago
Listen :53State funding for high school wellness health has remained stagnant, and there’s no financial support to expand centers in elementary schools.
1 year ago
Listen 1:56Attorney General Kathy Jennings said she’ll ask the Delaware Supreme Court to stay the ruling narrowing access to the voting booth.
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Listen :56The ruling also found permanent absentee voting unconstitutional; The court said lawmakers can’t change voting rules by statute.
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