On this episode, Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, Christy, and Matt head to Parsons Farms Produce in Dagsboro to speak with owner Paul Parsons about running a small business, the agriculture industry, the state's regulatory environment and how it affects businesses, and more.

In this episode of For The Record, Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss Charlie Kirk, his legacy, the impact his assassination will have on our state and nation's political climate, and how we move forward.

On the latest episode of For The Record, Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, Matt, Christy and Payton recap Tuesday's special session dealing with the property reassessment and tax fiasco.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt give a brief wrap up of the 2025 session, discuss the deal that led to SB 199 and Bond Bill's passage, and react to breaking news regarding the Diddy trial.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, Christy, and Matt discuss why our caucus opted to block this year's Bond Bill, the latest with HB 210 and the attacks on our agriculture industry, and President Trump's effective foreign policy week. We also delve into the New York City mayoral race and the effect it could have on our nation's politics.

Our policy director, Christy, joins Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt to discuss HB 210, which could greatly damage Delaware's agriculture industry, a bill to exempt DOC from the state's styrofoam food container ban for at least one year, and we offer our perspective on the continued absence of Representative Stell Parker Selby.

Link to the House Environment Committee for HB 210. Debate on that bill begins around the 5:28:35 mark - https://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00329/harmony/en/PowerBrowser/PowerBrowserV2/20250613/-1/5247?startposition=Invalid date&viewMode=3&globalStreamId=3

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss Senate Bill 159 following its committee hearing, and interview DJ and Theodis Daniel.

DJ was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2018 and given only 5 months to live. He is still with us today, but continues this battle. Law enforcement departments across the nation are helping him fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer. To date, he has been deputized by over 1,350 agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service during President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress in March as well as the Delaware State Police, Capitol Police, and more during his visit in Delaware.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss legislation that would allow for the early release of individuals from prison, the Inspector General bill, the U.S. House and Senate's resolution to do away with California's electric vehicle mandate and what it means for Delaware, and debate whether or not we're recording an episode next week.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss legislation that would provide discounted energy bills for low income ratepayers subsidized by the middle class, DNREC's proposed fee increase package, controversy in the House Education Committee, Gen Z dating, and much more.

Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss multiple pieces of legislation that could further hinder the availability of affordable housing in Delaware, lack of clarity surrounding a bill to allow accessory dwelling units, a bill that failed in the House of Representatives that would have recognized marriages between first cousins, and more.