As a local, small business owner, I am honored to serve my hometown as your State Representative and today I am announcing that I will be running for reelection in 2024 to continue serving our communities of Milford, Lincoln, Ellendale, Slaughter Beach, and Primehook in the Delaware State House. Please join the campaign at BryanShupe.com to see how you can …
Delaware needs sound policy, not soundbites
How some thoughtful dialogue can reduce free lunch legislation fiscal note from $31 million to under $253,000 per year. Recently, legislation was proposed in the State House of Representatives to mandate free school lunch to all students in public schools across the state of Delaware. That sounds like a worthy cause and who could be against feeding children, right? What …
Tyranny of the Supermajority – 2024 elections could create a political ruling class
By State Rep. Bryan Shupe As someone who reveres history, I do not use the term “tyranny” lightly. I believe the Delaware General Assembly best serves its citizens when our structural checks and balances impose the need for legislators of both parties to have the voice of the people they represent heard. Our founders intelligently designed a system of government …
Spending more, while expecting less income, is planning for failure
In late June, I voted against the current state operating budget. I was asked by several other members across the aisle how I could vote against so many good programs contained in the spending plan. This perspective is dangerous and needs to be avoided if we are to be good stewards of our state finances. There will always be demands …
Shupe leads the State on Education Reform- Transparency, Safety, & Accountability.
Shupe leads the State on Education Reform- Transparency, Safety, & Accountability.
Shupe pushes for SROs in our schools
Funding school safety when emergencies happen, as the State has done in the past, is not a strategic plan for security or improving our communities. In May I will be introducing legislation that provides all schools with funding for School Resource Officers at a 70% state, 30% local split (the average funding split for teachers across the state). These officers …
Shupe fights for Supreme Court representation across state
Some Delaware lawmakers are fighting for equal representation on the State Supreme Court, passing a bipartisan bill today in the House that could potentially affect the confirmation of Governor John Carney’s two nominees. House Bill 135, passed the House on Thursday with 37 voting in favor and four absent. The bill would require representation from all three counties on the …
Rescue Dog will become Delaware’s official State Dog
Delaware now has an official state dog: the rescue dog. Senate Bill 37, sponsored by Sen. Jack Walsh, D-Stanton, and Rep. Bryan Shupe, R-Milford, passed the House on Thursday and will now head to Gov. Carney’s desk for his signature. “We thought this was a great opportunity to highlight the opportunities for people to rescue animals, to rescue dogs and …
Shupe plans, funds new Milford playground
A brand new playground is on the horizon for the city of Milford, as officials broke ground on what would become the park and pickleball courts in downtown Milford. The project has been years in the making. and with the town securing funding thanks to Representative Bryan Shupe and other local leaders, the project is set to begin construction, as …
Shupe leads education transparency effort
Thank you Delaware State News for discussing my efforts to bring more transparency to school data and help create local strategic plans for the 24 single-digit proficiency schools in Delaware. https://baytobaynews.com/stories/delaware-lawmaker-introduces-initiatives-to-streamline-school-data-establish-proficiency,106002? The first bill would create a “one-stop shop” on the Department of Education website consisting of educational profiles for each Delaware public school. “It’s very important for parents to …