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  Archives:  February 2024

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 2, 2024

With the passing of former Delaware State Senator Myrna L. Bair on January 29, 2024, Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, until end of day Wednesday, February 7, 2024, as a mark of respect for Mrs. Bair and her service to Delaware.




Probation and Parole’s Operation ZiPP Up collects 1,400 winter clothes items to warm local residents in need

News | Date Posted: Friday, February 2, 2024

Dover, DE – Delaware Probation and Parole’s 16th Annual Operation ZiPP Up clothing campaign collected a record number of cold weather items for vulnerable area residents this winter.  An all-volunteer program initiated by Probation & Parole Officers and staff, Operation ZiPP Up solicits coats, blankets, gloves, hats, socks and other items for distribution to community organizations […]




AG Jennings announces $350 million multistate settlement with marketing firm Publicis over role in opioid epidemic

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. Delaware will receive over $1.5 million from the settlement to help address the opioid crisis.  In agreeing to the terms of the settlement, Publicis recognized the harm its conduct caused, and the agreement […]




Downtown Dover Revitalization to Get Boost With $25 Million in State Funding

Governor John Carney | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Investments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Bond Bill will fund new residences, businesses, parking   DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney and Dover-area legislators on Thursday announced the State’s plan to invest more than $25 million in three priority projects for revitalizing downtown Dover.   “The State of Delaware has a vested interest […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Presents “The Knowing” by Cony Madariaga – Opens February 2

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery presents Constanza (Cony) Madariaga’s exhibition, “The Knowing,” on view from February 2-24, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, February 2 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The title of Madariaga’s show is a reference to a Jay-Z quote that resonated with the artist. In an […]






  Archives:  February 2024

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 2, 2024

With the passing of former Delaware State Senator Myrna L. Bair on January 29, 2024, Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, until end of day Wednesday, February 7, 2024, as a mark of respect for Mrs. Bair and her service to Delaware.




Probation and Parole’s Operation ZiPP Up collects 1,400 winter clothes items to warm local residents in need

News | Date Posted: Friday, February 2, 2024

Dover, DE – Delaware Probation and Parole’s 16th Annual Operation ZiPP Up clothing campaign collected a record number of cold weather items for vulnerable area residents this winter.  An all-volunteer program initiated by Probation & Parole Officers and staff, Operation ZiPP Up solicits coats, blankets, gloves, hats, socks and other items for distribution to community organizations […]




AG Jennings announces $350 million multistate settlement with marketing firm Publicis over role in opioid epidemic

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. Delaware will receive over $1.5 million from the settlement to help address the opioid crisis.  In agreeing to the terms of the settlement, Publicis recognized the harm its conduct caused, and the agreement […]




Downtown Dover Revitalization to Get Boost With $25 Million in State Funding

Governor John Carney | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Investments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Bond Bill will fund new residences, businesses, parking   DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney and Dover-area legislators on Thursday announced the State’s plan to invest more than $25 million in three priority projects for revitalizing downtown Dover.   “The State of Delaware has a vested interest […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Presents “The Knowing” by Cony Madariaga – Opens February 2

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery presents Constanza (Cony) Madariaga’s exhibition, “The Knowing,” on view from February 2-24, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, February 2 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The title of Madariaga’s show is a reference to a Jay-Z quote that resonated with the artist. In an […]