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  Archives:  June 2024

Hall-Long Highlights Historic Investments, Action for Delawareans 

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2024

DOVER, Del. — As the 152nd General Assembly comes to a close, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long on Sunday highlighted historic investments in early education, protections for reproductive justice, and actions that support a safe, healthy, and thriving Delaware.    “As second in command for the past seven years, I’ve had the privilege of serving with […]




Governor Carney Shares Highlights from the Legislative Session 

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday reflected on actions taken during this legislative session:  “We’ve done a lot this legislative session to move our state forward,” said Governor Carney. “We’ve taken action to make our communities safer, protect our environment, and we continue to invest in our students and educators. I’m proud that our budget makes […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on the Delaware Supreme Court Ruling

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the Delaware Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of absentee and early voting: “I’ve always believed that we should make it easier, not harder, for Delawareans to exercise their fundamental right to vote. I’m pleased that the Supreme Court has unanimously confirmed that Delaware […]




In unanimous ruling, Court sides with Jennings on voting rights

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2024

The Delaware Supreme Court has unanimously vacated a lower court ruling that jeopardized tens of thousands of Delawareans’ voting rights under the State’s permanent absentee and early voting statutes. In February, a Superior Court judge issued a surprise ruling striking down early voting and the state’s 14-year-old permanent absentee law. The permanent absentee statute had […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on House Bill 282

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s override of the veto of House Bill 282. “For eight years, I’ve been focused on getting our fiscal house in order and protecting the interests of all Delaware taxpayers. I’m proud that we’ll leave our budget in strong shape for […]






  Archives:  June 2024

Hall-Long Highlights Historic Investments, Action for Delawareans 

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2024

DOVER, Del. — As the 152nd General Assembly comes to a close, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long on Sunday highlighted historic investments in early education, protections for reproductive justice, and actions that support a safe, healthy, and thriving Delaware.    “As second in command for the past seven years, I’ve had the privilege of serving with […]




Governor Carney Shares Highlights from the Legislative Session 

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday reflected on actions taken during this legislative session:  “We’ve done a lot this legislative session to move our state forward,” said Governor Carney. “We’ve taken action to make our communities safer, protect our environment, and we continue to invest in our students and educators. I’m proud that our budget makes […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on the Delaware Supreme Court Ruling

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the Delaware Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of absentee and early voting: “I’ve always believed that we should make it easier, not harder, for Delawareans to exercise their fundamental right to vote. I’m pleased that the Supreme Court has unanimously confirmed that Delaware […]




In unanimous ruling, Court sides with Jennings on voting rights

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2024

The Delaware Supreme Court has unanimously vacated a lower court ruling that jeopardized tens of thousands of Delawareans’ voting rights under the State’s permanent absentee and early voting statutes. In February, a Superior Court judge issued a surprise ruling striking down early voting and the state’s 14-year-old permanent absentee law. The permanent absentee statute had […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on House Bill 282

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s override of the veto of House Bill 282. “For eight years, I’ve been focused on getting our fiscal house in order and protecting the interests of all Delaware taxpayers. I’m proud that we’ll leave our budget in strong shape for […]