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  Archives:  June 2023

Lt. Governor Hall-Long Applauds House Passage of Bill to Create Delaware’s First Rare Disease Advisory Council

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

DOVER, Del. – On Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long released a statement following the House of Representatives’ passage of Senate Bill 55, legislation to create a new advisory body for Delawareans living with rare diseases. Sponsored by Sen. Nicole Poore and Rep. Krista Griffith, Senate Bill 55 would establish a Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) in […]



Delaware State Housing Authority Launches Four New Homeownership Programs for First-Time and Repeat Homebuyers

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced four new programs designed to increase access to homeownership in the First State. Now, whether a homebuyer is purchasing their first or next home, DSHA offers mortgage products that can make the dream of homeownership a reality.



Attorney General Kathy Jennings joins call for Target to support LGBTQ+ community

Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

                Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined a group of 15 state attorneys general calling on Target to support inclusivity and to reject anti-LGBTQ+ hate, intimidation and discrimination.                The letter, sent to national retail chain Target during Pride Month, comes in response to Target’s recent decision to remove certain Pride-related merchandise from its stores and […]



Automatic Voter Registration at DMV

Department of Elections | Department of Elections - Kent County Office | Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | Department of Elections - Sussex County Office | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The new process only applies to new Delaware voters. Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) creates a seamless system between DMV and DOE for the transfer of new voters’ registrant data into Delaware’s voter registration database.



DSHS Announces New Director for the Office of Highway Safety

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, June 16, 2023

Sharon Bryson, former managing director of the National Transportation Safety Board, has joined the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) to lead its Office of Highway Safety. This week, the Department announced Sharon as the new Office of Highway Safety Director, replacing former Director Kimberly Chesser, who retired earlier this year. Most recently, […]





  Archives:  June 2023

Lt. Governor Hall-Long Applauds House Passage of Bill to Create Delaware’s First Rare Disease Advisory Council

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

DOVER, Del. – On Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long released a statement following the House of Representatives’ passage of Senate Bill 55, legislation to create a new advisory body for Delawareans living with rare diseases. Sponsored by Sen. Nicole Poore and Rep. Krista Griffith, Senate Bill 55 would establish a Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) in […]



Delaware State Housing Authority Launches Four New Homeownership Programs for First-Time and Repeat Homebuyers

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced four new programs designed to increase access to homeownership in the First State. Now, whether a homebuyer is purchasing their first or next home, DSHA offers mortgage products that can make the dream of homeownership a reality.



Attorney General Kathy Jennings joins call for Target to support LGBTQ+ community

Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

                Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined a group of 15 state attorneys general calling on Target to support inclusivity and to reject anti-LGBTQ+ hate, intimidation and discrimination.                The letter, sent to national retail chain Target during Pride Month, comes in response to Target’s recent decision to remove certain Pride-related merchandise from its stores and […]



Automatic Voter Registration at DMV

Department of Elections | Department of Elections - Kent County Office | Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | Department of Elections - Sussex County Office | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The new process only applies to new Delaware voters. Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) creates a seamless system between DMV and DOE for the transfer of new voters’ registrant data into Delaware’s voter registration database.



DSHS Announces New Director for the Office of Highway Safety

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, June 16, 2023

Sharon Bryson, former managing director of the National Transportation Safety Board, has joined the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) to lead its Office of Highway Safety. This week, the Department announced Sharon as the new Office of Highway Safety Director, replacing former Director Kimberly Chesser, who retired earlier this year. Most recently, […]