Sen. Stephanie Hansen

06/03/2026

Generally, a utility has a legal obligation to serve a customer when a requests for service is made in its territory. The potential impacts of large electrical users, such as data centers, on customer-owned electricity distribution co-operatives, such as the Delaware Electric Cooperative, could be catastrophic.

The Delaware Electric Cooperative asked for the ability to say no to large energy use facilities, if they request service in their territory. SB 276 grants that request allowing the cooperative to protect their customers interest.

05/31/2026

Wonderful day for the Townsend Fair! Thank you to the Town of Townsend, Delaware for hosting such a great community event!

05/30/2026

Last night, I was happy to attend the Appoquinimink High School FFA Chapter Awards Banquet celebrating student achievements in leadership, competitions, and the FFA program. Congratulations to these energetic and motivated students! Teachers Kendall Metz and Brandy Timpson, along with the FFA Student Officers did a fantastic job organizing this impressive 200+ person event. Their comprehensive agriculture education program focuses in areas such as Applied Agriscience, Principles of Plant Growth, Plant Systems Management & Sustainability, Natural Resources & Ecology Management, Environmental and Natural Resource Stewardship, Animal Care & Management, and Domestic Animal Management. Way to go, Appo FFA!

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our safety. State offices are closed today in observance. Image of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

05/20/2026

What Grace Peterson went through in 2023 is something that nobody should have to go through, but Mrs. Peterson is resilient and turned her horrific experience into change. In 2023, she was brutally assaulted, kidnapped, and left for dead by a man who was evicted from his Seaford halfway house without any real plan for his reentry into society.

Her story is why I took the lead on Senate Bill 292, which requires landlords to develop a discharge plan and provide a warm hand-off when an individual is evicted from reentry housing. This bill will help ensure that no Delawarean has to endure what Mrs. Peterson did, and puts in place proper procedures that help individuals in their reentry journey. I am proud the Senate passed this important bill on Tuesday, and look forward to it clearing the House and becoming law in the coming months.

05/10/2026

To my mother and all the moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day. I come from a line of independent women, and am glad to be part of a legislative body that supports women and families through the laws that we pass.

From voting to create Delaware’s paid leave program, to supporting perinatal care for mothers and newborns, to expanding the State’s Donated Leave program, I’m proud of the work we’ve done and will continue to do for Delaware families.

Happy Mother’s Day, Delaware!

Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who offers support, encouragement, care, kindness, love, and guidance to the people in their lives! Whether you're a mom, a motherly figure, a hopeful or soon-to-be mother, we celebrate you today. ❤️

05/07/2026

The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce is a tremendous asset to our community in Southern NCC. Last week, I was honored to attend the 54th Annual MACC Awards night where so many great businesses were highlighted and I was privileged to provide Senate Tributes to the SOMA Skin & Sculpt Med Spa as the New Business of the Year and to Our Daily Bread Ministries as the Business of the Year. First State Ballet Theatre provided beautiful dance entertainment. Thank you to MACC for all that you do for our community.

05/01/2026

The fatal crashes on our roads this past week are a heartbreaking reminder of how vital practicing road safety is for all Delawareans. I mourn the lives lost during these tragic accidents and stand with the affected families during this hard time.
Seatbelts save lives, and we must continue to emphasize safe driving habits, especially to our young and new drivers. This small action can make all the difference in keeping everyone safe on the roads.

04/29/2026

I was honored yesterday to be the Keynote Speaker at the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) 2026 Annual Meeting at the US Fish & Wildlife's National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. I was asked to talk about the 2-year stakeholder process that we followed leading to Senate Bill 9 (The Wetland Stewardship Act). The speakers lined up for this fantastic three-day event are phenomenal and include our own Alison Rogerson from Delaware DNREC speaking about marsh migration in Delaware. There were attendees and speakers on wetland issues from across the country, including Natalie Byers from RK&K discussing the successful Southbridge Wilmington Wetland Park restoration project. The leadership of NAWM also includes our own Delaware scientist Mark Biddle. A great conference!