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Trey Paradee, Taking Action and getting Results for Delaware
Welcome to the Press & Endorsements page for Senator Trey Paradee of Delaware.
Here, you’ll find the latest news coverage highlighting his impactful initiatives and accomplishments, as well as endorsements from trusted community leaders and organizations across the state.
Explore how Senator Paradee’s leadership continues to earn widespread recognition and support in Delaware.
Trey Paradee • In the Press
About Senator Paradee
As the co-chair of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC), Senator Paradee played a pivotal role in shaping policies that impact Delaware’s economic landscape. Under his leadership, the JFC approved…
Delaware's General Assembly passes grant-in-aid bill
6/30/24 – The third and final fiscal year 2025 budget bill, which passed the General Assembly on Sunday, includes funds that will impact Delawareans at many levels….
Legislature passes $5.6B FY 2024 budget
6/27/24
Sen. Trey Paradee said in a statement following the budget’s approval. “I am confident the spending plans we passed today will put our state on solid footing and advance our efforts to build a healthy and prosperous future for all Delawareans.”
No more distractions: Delaware lawmakers back effort to seal away cell phones in the classroom
7/23/24 – Bill sponsor state Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover, says restricting cell phone use is something that even music artists are implementing to help reduce distractions for concertgoers. He said students could similarly benefit.
General Assembly approves fiscal year 2025 budget
6/20/24
The Delaware General Assembly approves the fiscal year 2025 budget, sticking fairly close to the governor’s spending recommendations. The 2025 operating budget totals $6.1 billion dollars, a 9.3% increase…
Bill expanding medical marijuana access passes in the Delaware General Assembly
3/31/24 – “Really the elements of this bill are to strengthen the medical marijuana program and to make sure that it endures and to essentially help preserve markets for the medical marijuana program and to provide some incentives for the providers to stay in that business,” added State Sen. Trey Paradee…
Senate passes bill to reduce polystyrene, single-use plastics at Delaware food establishments
4/6/23
If passed by the Delaware House and signed by Governor John Carney, Senate Bill 57 would mark another important step forward in Delaware’s recent efforts to prevent single-use plastics from ending up in streams, rivers, forests, beaches, and landfills.
Joint Finance Committee delays vote on DelTech budget after objections from Republican members
5/29/23
“The idea is that if they are professors who are teaching at a higher education level, they should be compensated at a level that is at least competitive with our public high school teachers,” [Paradee] said…
Delaware Senate approves marijuana legalization and regulation
3/28/23
Paradee said during the 40-minute debate on legalization that New Jersey and Maryland are among the states where weed is legal, and predicted Pennsylvania will join their ranks in due time. That would leave “Delaware to be on an island of prohibition amongst the sea of freedom and liberty,’’ Paradee said…
Senate votes to ban styrofoam to-go boxes
6/10/22
“The point of this legislation is to remove — to the greatest extent possible — these types of products from our environment and obviously we’re not going to remove it all,” Paradee said. “I think this is one of those bills where Delaware needs to step up and set the example.”…
Carney signs bill to expand Inspire Scholarship at DSU
10/21/21
Sponsored by State Sen. Trey Paradee and DSU alumnae State Rep. Stephanie T. Bolden, Senate Bill 95 will nearly double the average Inspire Scholarship award available to Delaware high school seniors…
Confederate flag costs Georgetown Historical Society $14K in state funding
7/22/19 – “I will not play any role in supporting organizations that continue to celebrate the Confederacy and the traitors who fought for its failed racist ideology of hate and enslavement,” Paradee said in a statement….
Trey Paradee • Endorsements
State Senator Trey Paradee is a trusted leader and advocate for Delaware, recognized for his commitment to delivering results for his constituents. With a focus on economic development, education, and environmental preservation, Trey has built a reputation as a collaborative and effective policymaker.
His dedication to serving the people of Delaware has earned him widespread respect and numerous endorsements from community leaders, organizations, and colleagues who value his pragmatic approach and proven leadership.
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