Black Bear in Newark Area Struck and Killed by Vehicle
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Delaware Natural Resources Police reports black bear was struck and killed by a vehicle in Newark, with DNREC biologists to conduct an examination of the bear.
DPH Cautions Public to Watch for Rabid Animals During Active Season
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
DOVER, DEL. (June 26, 2024) – With the weather warming up, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges the public to take precautions to avoid exposure to rabies and to be on the lookout for rabid animals during this active season. Rabies is endemic in Delaware, meaning it occurs regularly within the state’s wildlife populations. […]
Former “Smackdown” defendant sentenced to 12 years for fentanyl charges
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
A Philadelphia man previously arrested and convicted in connection with the 2016 police action Operation Smackdown has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for dealing fentanyl-laced heroin (Tier 2) and possession of cocaine (Tier 1). “Overdose fatalities are still out of control, and fentanyl remains a primary cause,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “People […]
Safe Harbor for Financial Institutions Serving Legal Cannabis Businesses
Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
As Delaware readies for the upcoming launch of the state’s legal adult-use cannabis industry, state lawmakers approved legislation, proposed by State Treasurer Colleen Davis, providing protections for banks and other financial institutions that serve licensed marijuana businesses. Although marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, Delaware has joined many other states in legalizing it for […]
Governor Carney’s Statement on Veto of House Bill 282
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney issued the following statement Tuesday regarding House Bill 282: Pursuant to Article III, Section 18 of the Delaware Constitution, I am vetoing House Bill 282 as amended by House Amendment 1, House Amendment 2 and Senate Amendment 1 (HB 282) by returning it with my objections to the Delaware […]
