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Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 19, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement:    “It’s important that we continue to stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” said Governor Carney. “Keep doing the things we know […]




Jennings, State AGs Reach $450 Million Settlement As Part Of Opioid Maker Endo’s Bankruptcy

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and fellow attorneys general have reached an agreement in principle with opioid maker Endo International plc and its lenders that would provide up to $450 million to participating states and local governments, ban promotion of Endo’s opioids, and require Endo to turn over documents related to its role in the opioid […]




Governor Carney Announces High Ratings from Moody’s Investors Service, Standard & Poor

News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022

DelDOT Maintains Strong Credit Position, Delaware’s AAA Rating Also Reaffirmed WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that Moody’s Investors Service has assigned an Aa1 rating to the Delaware Transportation Authority Series 2022 transportation system senior revenue bonds and Standard & Poor’s assigned its ‘AA+’ long-term rating to Delaware Transportation for the 2022 revenue bonds […]




Historical Affairs programs in September 2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Events include lectures, tours and Delaware’s 24th Chautauqua tent show.




Public Advocate’s Petition to Reduce Tidewater’s Rates Granted

Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | News | Date Posted: Monday, August 15, 2022

On August 10, 2022, the Public Service Commission granted the Division of the Public Advocate’s (“DPA”) petition to reduce Tidewater Utilities, Inc.’s (“Tidewater”) rates to a just and reasonable level pending further review. “No regulated utility should be allowed to earn above its authorized rate of return. While Tidewater opposed our petition, I’m delighted the […]







  Category: News

Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 19, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement:    “It’s important that we continue to stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” said Governor Carney. “Keep doing the things we know […]




Jennings, State AGs Reach $450 Million Settlement As Part Of Opioid Maker Endo’s Bankruptcy

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and fellow attorneys general have reached an agreement in principle with opioid maker Endo International plc and its lenders that would provide up to $450 million to participating states and local governments, ban promotion of Endo’s opioids, and require Endo to turn over documents related to its role in the opioid […]




Governor Carney Announces High Ratings from Moody’s Investors Service, Standard & Poor

News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022

DelDOT Maintains Strong Credit Position, Delaware’s AAA Rating Also Reaffirmed WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that Moody’s Investors Service has assigned an Aa1 rating to the Delaware Transportation Authority Series 2022 transportation system senior revenue bonds and Standard & Poor’s assigned its ‘AA+’ long-term rating to Delaware Transportation for the 2022 revenue bonds […]




Historical Affairs programs in September 2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Events include lectures, tours and Delaware’s 24th Chautauqua tent show.




Public Advocate’s Petition to Reduce Tidewater’s Rates Granted

Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | News | Date Posted: Monday, August 15, 2022

On August 10, 2022, the Public Service Commission granted the Division of the Public Advocate’s (“DPA”) petition to reduce Tidewater Utilities, Inc.’s (“Tidewater”) rates to a just and reasonable level pending further review. “No regulated utility should be allowed to earn above its authorized rate of return. While Tidewater opposed our petition, I’m delighted the […]