
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 candidates from all political parties gather to actually “bury the hatchet.” It’s called Return Day.
5 months ago
Listen 0:44Philly 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.
5 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.
5 months ago
Listen 0:53GOP 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.
5 months ago
Listen 0:50Early 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.
6 months ago
Listen 0:56Delaware is one of 17 states that elect their lieutenant governor separately from the governor. Both candidates have been state legislators.
6 months ago
Listen 1:06Commission members are already saying they may need more time. The earliest the recommendations could be included in the state budget is fiscal year 2027.
6 months ago
Listen 0:59‘Right to know’: Progressives hope next Delaware governor will push for more government transparency
Open government advocates say a new governor and potentially more progressive lawmakers would provide a unique opportunity for more transparency.
6 months ago
Listen 1:02Raw milk could save Delaware’s dairy industry. But the risks can be life-threatening
Delaware will soon allow people to buy raw milk, but health officials say the practice has serious risks.
6 months ago
Listen 3:14‘Life or death’: Delaware lawmakers highlight new abortion access laws in Delaware
The new laws build on top of protections passed in previous years that have made Delaware a sanctuary state for providers and people seeking abortion care.
6 months ago
Former UD student ‘incel’ sentenced to prison for stalking and threatening women, fraud
Delaware resident Kyle Stevens submitted 10 fraudulent applications for pandemic aid for small businesses while living overseas.
6 months ago
Listen 0:35Conservative Delaware think tank sues to stop Maryland offshore wind farm
Up to four power cables from offshore wind turbines will be buried under Delaware wetlands and beaches. Some fishermen worry about harm to wildlife.
6 months ago
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