A bipartisan bill was introduced Thursday in the Delaware General Assembly that would enshrine the rights to hunt, fish, and trap by amending the state constitution.

With a proposed $6.58 billion budget on the table and a potential deficit looming, Delaware lawmakers are looking for ways to save money. Representative Danny Short (R-39th District) believes he has a solution: cutting more than 2,200 vacant state positions that have remained unfilled for months—or even years.

Governor Matt Meyer unveiled his proposed $6.58 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on Thursday, focusing on key priorities such as education, housing, and healthcare.