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  Archives:  January 2023

Former Correctional Officer Faces Felony Indictment for K9 Heat-Related Death

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The DOJ’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust (DCRPT) has indicted a former Delaware Correctional Officer and K9 handler on three charges, including a felony, for recklessly confining and causing the death of a four-year-old law enforcement animal named Lux. “We find these stories so viscerally disturbing not only because we care for the […]



Nominations Now Open for Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and She’s on Her Way Award

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

 Governor John Carney and the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA) announced today that the nomination process is open for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and the She’s On Her Way Award for 2023. Nomination forms are available online at de.gov/women. The deadline for nominations is midnight on April 8, 2023. 



Hunting and Trapping Opportunities Still Available In February as 2022/23 Season Draws to a Close

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Small game and furbearer hunting and trapping opportunities continue into February in addition to the opening of the Snow Goose Conservation Order that begins Wednesday, Feb. 1 and the second special youth waterfowl hunting day on Saturday, Feb. 4, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.



Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announces the Release of the Delaware Office of Early Learning Advisory Committee Final Report

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

WILMINGTON, DE – Following the release of Governor Carney’s recommended budget, including increased investments in early childhood education, and the work of the Delaware Office of Early Learning Advisory Committee –  Delaware Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long was joined by members of the General Assembly, child care providers, and advocates to announce the release of the […]



DPH Encourages Masking, Other Precautionary Measures For Visitors To Legislative Hall

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, January 30, 2023

DOVER, DE (Jan. 30, 2023) –   The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has been notified of multiple positive cases of COVID-19 that could be related to several in-person events last week in and around Legislative Hall. Out of an abundance of caution, DPH is offering recommendations to those planning to attend Joint Finance Committee hearings beginning […]





  Archives:  January 2023

Former Correctional Officer Faces Felony Indictment for K9 Heat-Related Death

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The DOJ’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust (DCRPT) has indicted a former Delaware Correctional Officer and K9 handler on three charges, including a felony, for recklessly confining and causing the death of a four-year-old law enforcement animal named Lux. “We find these stories so viscerally disturbing not only because we care for the […]



Nominations Now Open for Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and She’s on Her Way Award

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

 Governor John Carney and the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA) announced today that the nomination process is open for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and the She’s On Her Way Award for 2023. Nomination forms are available online at de.gov/women. The deadline for nominations is midnight on April 8, 2023. 



Hunting and Trapping Opportunities Still Available In February as 2022/23 Season Draws to a Close

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Small game and furbearer hunting and trapping opportunities continue into February in addition to the opening of the Snow Goose Conservation Order that begins Wednesday, Feb. 1 and the second special youth waterfowl hunting day on Saturday, Feb. 4, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.



Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announces the Release of the Delaware Office of Early Learning Advisory Committee Final Report

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

WILMINGTON, DE – Following the release of Governor Carney’s recommended budget, including increased investments in early childhood education, and the work of the Delaware Office of Early Learning Advisory Committee –  Delaware Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long was joined by members of the General Assembly, child care providers, and advocates to announce the release of the […]



DPH Encourages Masking, Other Precautionary Measures For Visitors To Legislative Hall

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, January 30, 2023

DOVER, DE (Jan. 30, 2023) –   The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has been notified of multiple positive cases of COVID-19 that could be related to several in-person events last week in and around Legislative Hall. Out of an abundance of caution, DPH is offering recommendations to those planning to attend Joint Finance Committee hearings beginning […]