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.
More from the Contributor
‘She’s ready’: Delaware lawmakers endorse VP Kamala Harris for Democratic nomination
Delaware Sens. Coons and Carper are throwing their support to Harris, who they say can beat former President Donald Trump in November.
5 months ago
Listen :52The district’s solicitor leaves after more than 20 years. It comes after the board has been placed under state DOJ monitoring.
5 months ago
Delaware reacts to Biden ending reelection bid: ‘Putting our nation before himself’
Congressional and Delaware officials react to President Biden stepping aside to endorse Kamala Harris.
5 months ago
Appeals court denies stay that would have blocked Delaware assault weapons ban
The Third Circuit affirmed the district court’s rejection of a stay. The legality of Delaware’s assault weapons ban is still being litigated.
5 months ago
Listen 0:45‘An affront’: Delaware officials urge unity after assassination attempt at Trump rally
Some Delaware officials say they’re concerned about political violence. But others say it’s not a reason to isolate from dealing with the public.
5 months ago
Listen 1:04Delaware picked for White House ‘Smart Shopper’ pilot program to help reduce hunger
Delaware will be the first place the Smart Shopper app will be available. About 13% of state residents receive federal food assistance.
5 months ago
Listen 0:53The president of the Christina School Board has tried to dismiss the superintendent for months. But he declined to give the reasons.
5 months ago
Listen 0:49Legislation legalizing medical-aid-in-dying in Delaware awaits governor’s action
Gov. Carney said his position on the issue has been public since the bill was introduced. He has 10 days to act after his office gets the legislation.
5 months ago
Legislation passed by the General Assembly includes creating a new hospital tax and a procurement process for offshore wind projects.
5 months ago
Delaware Supreme Court restores access to early voting, permanent absentee voting
The Delaware Supreme Court heard the case on an expedited basis ahead of the November general election.
6 months ago
Delaware lawmakers approve bill requiring Medicaid to cover abortion procedures
The legislation expands access to abortion and the use of state funding to cover the procedures. It now goes to Gov. John Carney.
6 months ago
Medical aid in dying bill heads to governor’s office for action
It’s unclear what action Gov. John Carney will take. This is the first time the bill has passed both chambers since it was introduced in 2015.
6 months ago
Listen 1:03