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  Archives:  May 2024

Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Statement: Senate Bill 2(S) Gun Safety Legislation Signed into Law

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024

DOVER, Del. — Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long issued the following statement on Thursday after Senate Bill 2(S) was signed into law by Governor Carney.   “Gun violence is a public health crisis that deserves time and attention from policymakers. Today, Delaware took a strong step toward safer communities. I applaud the Governor, our Attorney General, legislators, […]



Governor Carney Signs Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on Thursday after signing Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2: “As I said in my State of the State Address, reducing gun violence in our communities is a shared priority, and we’ve made progress these past seven years. We have banned assault weapons, bump stocks, […]



Public Encouraged to Avoid the Urge to ‘Rescue’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Wildlife watchers in Delaware this time of year are apt to happen upon young animals, particularly deer fawns, that appear to have been left alone, even abandoned in their natural environment – and “So tiny, so helpless…so cute!”, they look very much like they need rescuing by a kind public hand or two. Almost always, that’s not the case – rather, these young’uns are waiting for a parent’s return from foraging or from a nearby vantage of keeping a close eye on them. Thus, DNREC’s reminder: If you find them alone, leave them alone.



Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmation

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Kathleen Vavala as a Superior Court Judge in New Castle County. “Kathleen is well respected in the courtroom and the classroom, serving as Counsel in the Delaware Supreme Court Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Adjunct Professor at Delaware Law […]



DIAA Announces Scholar Athlete Awards

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The DIAA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 DIAA/Harry Roberts-Senior Scholar Athlete awards. There were fifteen applications this year, nine from female students and six from males. The Award is named in recognition and memory of Dr. Harry Roberts, former Superintendent of the Caesar Rodney School District who served DIAA on several committees, most notably as Chair of the DIAA Sportsmanship committee for many years.





  Archives:  May 2024

Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Statement: Senate Bill 2(S) Gun Safety Legislation Signed into Law

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024

DOVER, Del. — Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long issued the following statement on Thursday after Senate Bill 2(S) was signed into law by Governor Carney.   “Gun violence is a public health crisis that deserves time and attention from policymakers. Today, Delaware took a strong step toward safer communities. I applaud the Governor, our Attorney General, legislators, […]



Governor Carney Signs Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on Thursday after signing Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2: “As I said in my State of the State Address, reducing gun violence in our communities is a shared priority, and we’ve made progress these past seven years. We have banned assault weapons, bump stocks, […]



Public Encouraged to Avoid the Urge to ‘Rescue’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Wildlife watchers in Delaware this time of year are apt to happen upon young animals, particularly deer fawns, that appear to have been left alone, even abandoned in their natural environment – and “So tiny, so helpless…so cute!”, they look very much like they need rescuing by a kind public hand or two. Almost always, that’s not the case – rather, these young’uns are waiting for a parent’s return from foraging or from a nearby vantage of keeping a close eye on them. Thus, DNREC’s reminder: If you find them alone, leave them alone.



Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmation

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Kathleen Vavala as a Superior Court Judge in New Castle County. “Kathleen is well respected in the courtroom and the classroom, serving as Counsel in the Delaware Supreme Court Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Adjunct Professor at Delaware Law […]



DIAA Announces Scholar Athlete Awards

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The DIAA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 DIAA/Harry Roberts-Senior Scholar Athlete awards. There were fifteen applications this year, nine from female students and six from males. The Award is named in recognition and memory of Dr. Harry Roberts, former Superintendent of the Caesar Rodney School District who served DIAA on several committees, most notably as Chair of the DIAA Sportsmanship committee for many years.