Wilmington, Del. — Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Congresswoman Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) announced that Delaware will receive a federal investment of approximately $8 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for STEM research capacity and workforce development. The award was granted to E-CORE RII: Strengthening Partnerships for Advancing Research Capacity in Delaware, a project led by the University of Delaware in collaboration with Delaware State University, Delaware Technical and Community College, Goldey-Beacom College, and Wilmington University.  “The future of advanced manufacturing runs through Delaware, and investing in STEM access ensures that Delawareans will be prepared to work in these

Washington, D.C. – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement on President Trump pardoning January 6 insurrectionists: “The families of the police officers who lost their lives, those who were injured, and those who were trapped in the Capitol are on my heart in this moment. On day one, President Trump has clearly shown that his focus is political retribution and vindication, not improving the lives of the American people. Pardoning and commuting the sentences of criminals involved in the January 6th insurrection that he incited, including those charged with assaulting law enforcement, had one purpose – to rewrite the history of what

Washington, D.C. – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement today:    “For almost 40 years, our nation has celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day—a day to reflect on his profound legacy and the pursuit of justice, equality, and the ongoing work of our democracy. Dr. King’s vision of a ‘beloved community” and his reminder that ‘darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that’ continue to inspire us. “This morning, I join millions across the country in honoring Dr. King and witnessing a hallmark of our democratic government, which began with George Washington: the peaceful transition of power from