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  Archives:  February 2017

Governor Carney Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Correctional Sergeant Steven Floyd

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2017

Governor Carney today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Correctional Sergeant Steven Floyd. Sergeant Floyd died in the line of duty valiantly protecting the community and fellow Delawareans during a prison disturbance at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. Flags are to remain […]




Statement from Governor Carney on Fallen Correctional Officer

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2017

Governor Carney released the following statement today on the fallen correctional officer from James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. “I’m praying hard for the fallen officer’s family. This serves as a tragic reminder that members of law enforcement risk their lives every day on behalf of the people of Delaware. We will stand by the fallen […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long statement on the fallen correctional officer from James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2017

“It is with deep sadness that I send my condolences to the family of Department of Corrections Sgt. Steven Floyd. Tragically, Sgt. Floyd lost his life as a result of the hostage situation that occurred at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. My thoughts and prayers are also with all those who were held […]




Delaware Department Of Justice Statement On Litigation Over President’s Executive Order On Travel Into The United States

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 1, 2017

The State of Washington, through its Attorney General and Governor, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Executive Order issued by the President imposing new restrictions on travel to the United States. The lawsuit seeks to enjoin and invalidate certain provisions of the order that violate either federal law or the United States Constitution. Attorney […]




New Protections for Safe Prescribing of Opiates

Department of State | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 1, 2017

DOVER – Continuing efforts to curb the abuse of opiate pain medication in Delaware, the state agency charged with regulating medical practice and drug prescription recently unveiled rules that will help doctors and pharmacists more closely monitor and control the use of opiates by patients under their care. The new requirements contain expanded procedures related […]






  Archives:  February 2017

Governor Carney Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Correctional Sergeant Steven Floyd

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2017

Governor Carney today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Correctional Sergeant Steven Floyd. Sergeant Floyd died in the line of duty valiantly protecting the community and fellow Delawareans during a prison disturbance at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. Flags are to remain […]




Statement from Governor Carney on Fallen Correctional Officer

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2017

Governor Carney released the following statement today on the fallen correctional officer from James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. “I’m praying hard for the fallen officer’s family. This serves as a tragic reminder that members of law enforcement risk their lives every day on behalf of the people of Delaware. We will stand by the fallen […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long statement on the fallen correctional officer from James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2017

“It is with deep sadness that I send my condolences to the family of Department of Corrections Sgt. Steven Floyd. Tragically, Sgt. Floyd lost his life as a result of the hostage situation that occurred at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. My thoughts and prayers are also with all those who were held […]




Delaware Department Of Justice Statement On Litigation Over President’s Executive Order On Travel Into The United States

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 1, 2017

The State of Washington, through its Attorney General and Governor, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Executive Order issued by the President imposing new restrictions on travel to the United States. The lawsuit seeks to enjoin and invalidate certain provisions of the order that violate either federal law or the United States Constitution. Attorney […]




New Protections for Safe Prescribing of Opiates

Department of State | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 1, 2017

DOVER – Continuing efforts to curb the abuse of opiate pain medication in Delaware, the state agency charged with regulating medical practice and drug prescription recently unveiled rules that will help doctors and pharmacists more closely monitor and control the use of opiates by patients under their care. The new requirements contain expanded procedures related […]