Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker

Delaware News


  Archives:  May 2023

AG Jennings Sues Avid Telecom Over Billions Of Illegal Robocalls

Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today sued Avid Telecom for allegedly initiating and facilitating billions of illegal robocalls. Avid Telecom sent or transmitted more than 7.5 billion calls to telephone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry, and made 27 million calls to Delawareans.  “We often think of illegal robocalls as a nuisance, but they […]



Treasurer Davis Prepares for Possible Default

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis began taking proactive measures to protect Delaware’s financial interests in anticipation of a potential federal government default. The move comes after U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin said that, without an agreement to raise the nation’s debt ceiling by June 1, 2023, the federal government could default on its loan obligations.



Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

DNREC reminds the public that it’s best when encountering young wildlife of any species to leave the animals alone.



2022 Year-End Data Released By The Department of Insurance

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

Consumers continue to benefit from carrier expansion and insurer oversight The Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) has published its annual performance and productivity data, indicating continued success in serving consumers throughout the state. “In the face of inflation, climate change, the pandemic, and other challenges, our priority remains the same: the residents of our great […]



Millsboro PD Officer Indicted For Drug Tampering 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

Defendant faces multiple felonies after stealing drug evidence  The Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust has indicted a Millsboro police sergeant and evidence custodian after an investigation revealed that he tampered with and used drugs stored in the Department’s evidence locker.   Matthew Dufour, 34, faces ten charges—including multiple felonies such […]





  Archives:  May 2023

AG Jennings Sues Avid Telecom Over Billions Of Illegal Robocalls

Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today sued Avid Telecom for allegedly initiating and facilitating billions of illegal robocalls. Avid Telecom sent or transmitted more than 7.5 billion calls to telephone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry, and made 27 million calls to Delawareans.  “We often think of illegal robocalls as a nuisance, but they […]



Treasurer Davis Prepares for Possible Default

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis began taking proactive measures to protect Delaware’s financial interests in anticipation of a potential federal government default. The move comes after U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin said that, without an agreement to raise the nation’s debt ceiling by June 1, 2023, the federal government could default on its loan obligations.



Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

DNREC reminds the public that it’s best when encountering young wildlife of any species to leave the animals alone.



2022 Year-End Data Released By The Department of Insurance

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

Consumers continue to benefit from carrier expansion and insurer oversight The Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) has published its annual performance and productivity data, indicating continued success in serving consumers throughout the state. “In the face of inflation, climate change, the pandemic, and other challenges, our priority remains the same: the residents of our great […]



Millsboro PD Officer Indicted For Drug Tampering 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023

Defendant faces multiple felonies after stealing drug evidence  The Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust has indicted a Millsboro police sergeant and evidence custodian after an investigation revealed that he tampered with and used drugs stored in the Department’s evidence locker.   Matthew Dufour, 34, faces ten charges—including multiple felonies such […]