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 seniors in ‘limbo’ worrying property value reassessments will drive up next year’s taxes
New Castle County hasn’t assessed property since 1983. Some are concerned older residents will feel the brunt of tax increases.
5 months ago
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Delaware Sen. Tom Carper exits the political stage after nearly 50 years in public life
Delaware’s U.S. Sen. Tom Carper has served in public office since 1977 as treasurer, governor, congressman and senator. He leaves office in January.
5 months ago
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The Christina School Board placed Superintendent Dan Shelton on indefinite leave for reasons that remain unclear. Now he’s suing.
5 months ago
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Delaware compensation commission considers fix to legislator pension mess
Lawmakers’ pension payments are expected to rise again as longtime House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf prepares to retire.
5 months ago
The centers are intended to allow abuse survivors to get help from multiple providers at one location.
5 months ago
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‘Huge demand’: Delaware food pantries see long lines for free Thanksgiving dinners
The Food Bank of Delaware has been serving thousands of Delawareans across the state ahead of Thanksgiving Day.
5 months ago
Pa. district judge delivers another setback to Delaware on Edgemoor port expansion project
This is the latest stumbling block for the new Edgemoor terminal at the Port of Wilmington. Delaware argued it should be allowed to intervene in the lawsuit.
5 months ago
Gov.-elect Meyer’s policy committees have already started meeting this week. He will be sworn into office Jan. 21.
5 months ago
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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.
5 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 months ago
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