Press Releases
ICYMI: In Sussex County, Senator Blunt Rochester Shines Light on Local Impact of Federal Investment
August 15, 2025 Lewes, Del. – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) spent the day on August 13 in eastern Sussex County to highlight the local impact of the federal investments she is fighting for in the U.S. Senate. “Especially as we gear up to go back into session in September, it is critical that I hear directly from Delawareans about how I can best serve them,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. “I am grateful to the Coast Guard, the Town of Milton, and Children’s Beach House for hosting me. The investments we make in Washington have an impact here at home, especially in Sussex
STATEMENT: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Mourns the Loss of Former Delaware Governor and Congressman Mike Castle
August 14, 2025 Washington, DC – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released the following statement on the death of Michael N. Castle, Delaware’s lone and longest-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives, who served nine terms in Congress and was also Delaware’s governor, lieutenant governor, and a state legislator: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a true Delaware political giant, Mike Castle. Governor Castle was a fixture in Delaware politics for nearly half a century. As one of his hundreds of thousands of constituents, I always admired how gracefully he led. From his focus on educating our children and
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Highlights Conservation Efforts at Bombay Hook
August 12, 2025 Smyrna, Del. – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today visited Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Senator Blunt Rochester toured the grounds, viewed migratory birds, and met with staff to discuss their efforts to research and protect this natural landmark. As the former Co-Chair of the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus and a champion of the Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act, Senator Blunt Rochester is dedicated to ensuring that Bombay Hook and other National Wildlife Refuges have the resources they need to properly conserve our natural habitat. Bombay Hook recently received $900,000 in federal