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  Archives:  June 2024

AG Jennings’ statement on Supreme Court ruling in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings released today the following statement on the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma: “Today the Supreme Court issued a ruling that jeopardizes a $45 million opioid settlement that Delaware reached with Sackler family. While this represents a setback for us, we are not giving up. […]




Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council Hosts First Meeting

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, taking its first steps to address innovation and research, patient care, and affordable and accessible treatment therapies.     Delaware is one of 27 states with a Rare Disease Advisory Council. Established by Senate Bill 55, sponsored by Sen. Nicole Poore […]




AG Jennings announces leadership changes at DOJ

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that State Prosecutor Dan Logan will succeed Alex Mackler as the Department of Justice’s Chief Deputy Attorney General. Mackler, who has served as CDAG for more than five years, will serve as counsel on President Biden’s reelection campaign.   Mackler joined the DOJ as CDAG in May 2019 after […]




Fireworks in Delaware

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal reminds Delawareans and visitors that fireworks are prohibited in the State of Delaware, with the following exceptions:  Certain fireworks, such as sparklers, ground-based displays, and a selection of other nonairborne, nonexplosive novelty items, regulated by the federal government, are allowed to be used only on July 4th, […]




DNREC Reminds Drive-On Surf Anglers Reservations are Required for Fourth of July Holiday

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds those who plan to drive-on surf fish at one of the seven Delaware State Parks multi-use beaches that reservations are required during summer weekends and holidays. Drive-on surf fishing reservations for Thursday, July 4, open Thursday, June 27, at 11 a.m. Drive-on reservations for each weekend open weekly beginning Tuesdays for the upcoming Saturday and Wednesdays for the upcoming Sunday, and are available until sold out for that weekend.






  Archives:  June 2024

AG Jennings’ statement on Supreme Court ruling in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings released today the following statement on the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma: “Today the Supreme Court issued a ruling that jeopardizes a $45 million opioid settlement that Delaware reached with Sackler family. While this represents a setback for us, we are not giving up. […]




Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council Hosts First Meeting

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, taking its first steps to address innovation and research, patient care, and affordable and accessible treatment therapies.     Delaware is one of 27 states with a Rare Disease Advisory Council. Established by Senate Bill 55, sponsored by Sen. Nicole Poore […]




AG Jennings announces leadership changes at DOJ

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that State Prosecutor Dan Logan will succeed Alex Mackler as the Department of Justice’s Chief Deputy Attorney General. Mackler, who has served as CDAG for more than five years, will serve as counsel on President Biden’s reelection campaign.   Mackler joined the DOJ as CDAG in May 2019 after […]




Fireworks in Delaware

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal reminds Delawareans and visitors that fireworks are prohibited in the State of Delaware, with the following exceptions:  Certain fireworks, such as sparklers, ground-based displays, and a selection of other nonairborne, nonexplosive novelty items, regulated by the federal government, are allowed to be used only on July 4th, […]




DNREC Reminds Drive-On Surf Anglers Reservations are Required for Fourth of July Holiday

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds those who plan to drive-on surf fish at one of the seven Delaware State Parks multi-use beaches that reservations are required during summer weekends and holidays. Drive-on surf fishing reservations for Thursday, July 4, open Thursday, June 27, at 11 a.m. Drive-on reservations for each weekend open weekly beginning Tuesdays for the upcoming Saturday and Wednesdays for the upcoming Sunday, and are available until sold out for that weekend.