North New Castle News

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Delaware’s at-large district since 2017, recently shared her views on various issues through a series of tweets. These tweets cover topics ranging from economic concerns to legislative efforts and government appointments.

On February 19, 2025, Rep. Blunt Rochester commented on food prices under President Trump's administration. She highlighted a discrepancy between the initial promise made by Trump to reduce food prices and the current situation where "egg prices are at a record high."

Later that day, she addressed challenges faced by poultry farmers in Delaware due to avian flu outbreaks. Emphasizing the importance of supporting local agriculture, she announced her role as a cosponsor of a bipartisan bill with Senator Chris Coons aimed at providing assistance to farmers: "I'm proud to cosponsor this bipartisan bill with @ChrisCoons to provide our farmers a lifeline."

On February 20, 2025, Rep. Blunt Rochester provided an update on a hearing conducted by the HELP Committee Democrats regarding President Trump's nominee for the Department of Labor leadership. She expressed her hopes for the nominee's commitment to worker protection: "I hope she is as committed to protecting our nation’s workers as I am."