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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Gov.-elect Meyer’s policy committees have already started meeting this week. He will be sworn into office Jan. 21.
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The House speaker says single-use facilities are limited to people based on “biological sex.” Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride says she’ll follow the rule.
2 months ago
A GOP congresswoman wants to restrict bathroom access based on “biological sex.” Delaware’s Sarah McBride is poised to become the first transgender member of Congress.
2 months ago
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‘Judgment-free zone’: Delaware rolls out harm reduction vending machines
The five vending machines have free items like opioid overdose medication and pregnancy kits. They’re available 24 hours a day.
2 months ago
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Delaware House Dems say staffers forced to sign confidentiality agreements
It’s unclear how many staffers were instructed to sign non-disclosure agreements. Lawmakers speaking confidentially say staffers weren’t given copies.
2 months ago
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Delaware Republicans rejoice, Democrats express shock over presidential election results
Despite Vice President Harris’ sweeping Delaware win, President-elect Trump benefited from lower turnout and broadened appeal compared to 2020.
2 months ago
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Delaware’s political candidates gather to ‘bury the hatchet’
Delaware candidates from all political parties gather to actually “bury the hatchet.” It’s called Return Day.
2 months ago
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Philly ports win as federal judge slams Delaware port expansion plan
Philadelphia port leaders sued to stop Delaware’s port expansion plans, saying it would hurt ship traffic to their facilities.
2 months ago
Sarah McBride to make history as first transgender person to serve in Congress
McBride will also be the youngest member of Congress from Delaware since President Joe Biden was elected to the Senate in 1972.
2 months ago
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GOP voters in Delaware voice hope election signals new direction for U.S.
Republican voters in Delaware cite the economy and high prices for consumer products as top concerns heading into next week’s election.
2 months ago
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Early voting in Delaware shatters records as tens of thousands wait in line to cast their ballots
This is the first presidential election in which Delawareans can vote early. Lawmakers approved the law in 2019.
2 months ago
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Delaware is one of 17 states that elect their lieutenant governor separately from the governor. Both candidates have been state legislators.
2 months ago
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