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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Debate lasted more than three hours, at which point House Democrats used a motion to force a vote on the measure.
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Legislation banning guns on college campuses advances out of Del. House committee
The state is considering several firearms bills that would prohibit guns on college campuses, more narrowly define a firearm and create a volunteer gun owner registry.
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Statistics released earlier this month reveal a slight decrease in overdose deaths for the first time in 10 years.
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White House forum showcases federal dollars working in Delaware
President Biden addressed the Delaware delegation at the beginning of the event in what White House personnel said was a surprise visit.
2 months ago
Listen 2:08Delaware sees first decrease in drug overdose deaths in a decade
While the overall rate dropped, overdoses and drug use are rising in Black and Hispanic/Latino communities across the state.
2 months ago
Listen 1:04Auditor Lydia York cites poor management and a slow response to address the financial reporting problems with the state’s unemployment fund.
2 months ago
Delaware state employees to see health premiums rise 27% starting July 1
COVID-19 enhancements also disappear later this year for workers and retirees.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
Eugene Young served as director of the Delaware State Housing Authority before stepping down earlier this month to focus on campaigning.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months ago