Laura Sturgeon

Education Supported legislation strengthening mental health supports in Delaware schools. Environment / Energy Protected the environment by increasing the state’s utilization of renewable energy. Drug Policy Passed a package of legislation addressing the state’s opioid crisis and strengthened Delaware laws to prevent addictive medications from being abused. Abortion / Contraception Enhanced protections for women traveling to Delaware to receive critical reproductive healthcare services. Abortion / Contraception Increased the number of healthcare professionals providing abortion services. Guns Helped pass the most significant gun safety package in Delaware history, prohibiting the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Social Services Championed historic funding to support the state's low-income and English language learners, directing $60 million in funding for students with the greatest need. Education Sponsored a package of bills improving literacy rates by aligning reading instruction and teacher training to evidence-based curricula based on the science of reading. Education Advocated for permanent funding to support full-time substitute teacher positions across the state. Environment / Energy Sponsored legislation enabling community-based solar programs.