Sen. Russ Huxtable
Represents the 6th District, covering Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach.
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Grain bins can be extremely hazardous working environments for local farmers. With one accident, a simple mistake can quickly become fatal, and takes specialized equipment to successfully rescue these individuals. Rep. William Carson and I introduced HCR 87 to recognize Grain Bin Safety Week, creating conversation and needed awareness to ensure those working in those environments are protected and aware of the danger that grain bins can possess.
Thank you to the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to speak at your membership luncheon last week. My door is always open to hear from the small businesses that make our community an attractive destination for tourists and residents alike!
The Delaware agricultural industry is not only a fundamental part of our state’s economy, the backbone of our community, but is also responsible for supplying us all with quality nourishment. Too often, members of our agricultural communities are overlooked despite the important work they do. The passing of Rep. William Carson's HCR 101, which dedicates this week “National Agriculture Week” is a start, but the work does not end here. Reach out to your friends and family in the agricultural community today. Let us use this week to spread our appreciation for the sacrifices and hard work our farmers do everyday.
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I recently joined Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall and Rep. Alonna Berry at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s legislative breakfast to discuss the policy issues impacting our communities and local economy. I was proud to highlight my ongoing work to spur affordable housing development by giving local governments the tools they need to plan for smart growth.
We also discussed the potential impacts of decoupling our state tax code from the federal system and the importance of considering changes through the lens of working families and small businesses. I continue to hear concerns from local employers about the effects of the Trump Administration’s widespread tariffs, which have raised costs and created widespread uncertainty.
These discussions are valuable to our progress, and I will continue to prioritize affordability while working to tackle the issues most pertinent to our communities.