Senator Jack Walsh

06/22/2026

The program will run from May 16  –  September 9, 2026 STATEWIDE, Del. (June 22, 2026) – Actively serving military members and their families may visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts and ...

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

06/19/2026

State offices are closed today in observance of Juneteenth.
It’s a day to celebrate freedom and reflect on its deep significance in our nation’s history.

Check out this short video created by Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs to learn more about why we celebrate: https://youtube.com/shorts/qSDOWnSIm-8?si=nGBRe_sixnC5STlf

06/18/2026

Too many animals currently sit in shelters across our state waiting for their forever family. These are cats and dogs that were found as strays, saved from abusive environments, surrendered by past owners, or unethically bred in puppy mills. Legislation I have sponsored with Kim Williams State Representative, 19th District and various stakeholders and advocates will effectively reduce the number of abuse cases we see towards domesticated animals.

HB 131 will prohibit the profit pet shops receive by sacrificing animal welfare. Upon the signing of this legislation, pet shops will now abide by harsher and more restrictive guidelines of where they receive pets they intend to sell at their stores. Ensuring our retailers that they are getting animals from verified breeders, sellers, and organizations diminishes the abundance of sick, mistreated, or abused animals that are frequently sold by sellers across the state.

Thank you to the numerous advocacy groups: The Office of Animal Welfare, Faithful Friends. the Brandywine Valley SPCA, Humane Animal Partners, Humane World for Animals, Animal League of Defense, and First State Animal Center for collaborating with Rep. Williams and I on this legislation, for putting animals at the forefront of the conversation, and for giving them a voice.

06/11/2026

It’s our responsibility to listen to our business community and promote ways we can assist their operations – especially when demand is there. I was proud the Senate passed my SB 168 on Tuesday, which will allow licensed businesses like retail package stores to enter into contracts with third-party delivery services to deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers. Not only is this a business-friendly bill, but it is consumer friendly and will boost options for Delawareans.

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

Monday, June 22 @5:30pm
WCCSP Future Projects Community Open House
Projects include Big Pond restoration, White Clay Creek Nature Center, trail projects, office location and overnight rentals.
Deerfield Golf Club
507 Thompson Station Rd.
Newark, Delaware
Learn about plans for projects at White Clay Creek State Park.
Join staff from the Division of Parks and Recreation for a community open house focused on future projects at the park. The open house is an opportunity for division staff to share information about the park and allow the public to provide feedback. The open house will feature a series of informational boards highlighting existing park features, upcoming capital projects and future planned efforts to improve the amenities and services provided to park visitors.
Projects include Big Pond restoration, White Clay Creek Nature Center, trail projects, office location and overnight rentals.
For more information, please contact Brooks Cahall, at [email protected] or 302-739-9210.
https://dnrec.delaware.gov/events/white-clay-creek-state-park-community-open-house-2/

06/09/2026

Less than a year after breaking ground, Family Promise of Northern New Castle County’s new shelter is finally complete! I had the honor of visiting and touring the new facility off Milltown Road before a ceremonial ribbon cutting, as we recognized this breathtaking shelter that will change the lives of so many Delawareans in need. This new shelter will give our neighbors hope and opportunity as we continue our work to eradicate homelessness in all forms.

06/08/2026

Newark -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists the closure of the bridge on Rt 72 (Library Avenue) over the Amtrak lines starting this Thursday, June 11th for repairs to the bridge. The closure will be in effect for about eight weeks. A detour will be posted.

All business and residential access will be open during the detour, only the bridge and approach roadways adjacent to it will be closed.

Motorists should use caution and expect delays in the area. For more information visit the DelDOT website at www.deldot.gov, or download the DelDOT app.

View full press release at: https://www.deldot.gov/About/news/index.shtml?dc=release&id=11016

News Room, DelDOT, Delaware Department of Transportation, Delaware

06/08/2026

For Civic Associations leaders in the area of myself, State Representative Mike Smith, Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos, Senator Jack Walsh and Councilman Brandon Toole - NCC District 1, join us for an upcoming meeting to have an open discussion later tonight from 6pm to 7pm at Troop 6 (3301 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808).

This is an informational meeting for civic association leadership that would include Delaware Department of Insurance Commissioner Navarro, New Castle County Constituent and Police Community Services along with Delaware State Police as well, to answer any questions you might have around civic associations.

This meeting is only for board leadership of civic associations throughout our districts.