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  Archives:  September 2020

Governor Carney Initiates Justice of the Peace Screening Process

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Process occurs once every four years WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he has initiated the Justice of the Peace screening process and encouraged Delawareans in each county to apply by Monday, September 14, 2020. Delawareans interested in being considered for future Justice of the Peace nominations over the next four years must first successfully complete […]




DHSS to Begin Approving Plans for Indoor Visitation at Delaware’s Long-Term Care Facilities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 3, 2020) – For Delaware’s long-term care facilities with low rates of COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will begin to review proposed plans from eligible facilities to resume indoor visitation. To protect residents and staff, visitation has not been permitted at Delaware’s 88 long-term care facilities since […]




Attorney General Jennings Fights Trump Administration’s Attempts to Reduce Census Efforts

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Suit comes at a time when Delaware response rates are lagging. Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a large coalition of attorneys general, cities, counties, and the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors in taking legal action against the Trump Administration’s impairment of the 2020 Decennial Census. The coalition filed an amicus brief in National Urban League v. […]




$21.5 Million in Health Insurance Rebates for Individuals and Small Businesses

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Thousands of Highmark 2019 plan participants and groups to receive checks After announcing a reduction of Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace rates for the upcoming enrollment year, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has more good news for residents who purchase insurance on the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace, those who purchase Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware plans […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “Delawareans have made real sacrifices to flatten the COVID-19 curve, and keep their families, friends and neighbors healthy. But if we hope to get more children in school, and more […]






  Archives:  September 2020

Governor Carney Initiates Justice of the Peace Screening Process

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Process occurs once every four years WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he has initiated the Justice of the Peace screening process and encouraged Delawareans in each county to apply by Monday, September 14, 2020. Delawareans interested in being considered for future Justice of the Peace nominations over the next four years must first successfully complete […]




DHSS to Begin Approving Plans for Indoor Visitation at Delaware’s Long-Term Care Facilities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 3, 2020) – For Delaware’s long-term care facilities with low rates of COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will begin to review proposed plans from eligible facilities to resume indoor visitation. To protect residents and staff, visitation has not been permitted at Delaware’s 88 long-term care facilities since […]




Attorney General Jennings Fights Trump Administration’s Attempts to Reduce Census Efforts

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Suit comes at a time when Delaware response rates are lagging. Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a large coalition of attorneys general, cities, counties, and the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors in taking legal action against the Trump Administration’s impairment of the 2020 Decennial Census. The coalition filed an amicus brief in National Urban League v. […]




$21.5 Million in Health Insurance Rebates for Individuals and Small Businesses

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Thousands of Highmark 2019 plan participants and groups to receive checks After announcing a reduction of Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace rates for the upcoming enrollment year, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has more good news for residents who purchase insurance on the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace, those who purchase Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware plans […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “Delawareans have made real sacrifices to flatten the COVID-19 curve, and keep their families, friends and neighbors healthy. But if we hope to get more children in school, and more […]