For The Record

For The Record

For the Record is the official podcast of the Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus.

Episodes

January 16, 2026 23 mins

The Delaware General Assembly returned for the second half of the 153rd General Assembly this week. Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss Senator Pettyjohn's psychology licensing bill, Senator Buckson's cell phones in school legislation, Senator Richardson's Fairness in Girls Sports Act, energy prices, and more.


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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.

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September 16, 2025 46 mins

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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, includin...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss the proposed DMV fee increase package, Governor Meyer's public opposition to the state's electric vehicle mandate, national Democrats' cringy forms of protest, and more.

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Senator Eric Buckson sat down with Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt to discuss a busy week at Legislative Hall. Topics include Senator Buckson's legislation that bans foods with Red Dye 40 from being served in public and charter schools, SB 75 and if it is a precursor to statewide zoning laws, "free" school lunches, and more.

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April 10, 2025 39 mins

On this episode of For the Record, Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss legislation legalizing medically-assisted suicide, SB 78 that could guarantee boys are allowed to participate in girls' sports and access to locker rooms, new legislation that will allow for the release of level 5 offenders from prisoners, and more.

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April 2, 2025 35 mins

On the second episode of For the Record, Senator Pettyjohn, Deanna, and Matt discuss Gov. Meyer's budget reset, nuclear energy, a proposed bill to ban discrimination based on an individual's body size, and more.

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March 21, 2025 37 mins

Our caucus has started a second podcast titled For the Record featuring Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn, Chief of Staff Deanna Killen, and Communications Director Matt Revel. This format will be a bit more conversational and less formal than The Second Floor's interview style.

In this episode, the three recap the week's hot topics, including Senator Richardson's Senate Bill 55, Deanna's op-ed she penned regard...

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Senator Brian Pettyjohn is the Republican Whip in the Delaware State Senate and represents the 19th District. He joins The Second Floor to discuss Senate Bill 21 and why it is important for Delaware.


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Senator Eric Buckson is a member of the Joint Finance Committee and represents the 16th Senate District. He joins The Second Floor to recap February’s JFC Hearings, the high energy bills that affected Delawareans, and two bills he is sponsoring centered around Red Dye in foods.


Please note, the Red Dye 3 ban was erroneously referred to as Senate Bill 52. It is actually Senate Bill 41.


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Senator Brian Pettyjohn is the Senate Republican Whip and represents the 19th District. He joins the Second Floor to discuss Senate Bill 11, our caucus’s letter to President Trump asking he halt the offshore project, and his recently introduced Senate Bill 47.


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Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker is a business owner and represents the 20th Senate District. He joins The Second Floor to discuss his expectations for the 153rd General Assembly, Governor-elect Matt Meyer, and how President Trump’s return will affect Delaware.


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