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  Archives:  June 2024

Former “Smackdown” defendant sentenced to 12 years for fentanyl charges 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | 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

Featured Posts | 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

Governor John Carney | News | 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 […]




Deadline for Young Environmentalist Awards Nominations Extended to July 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Featured Posts | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 24, 2024

DNREC has extended the nomination deadline for its 2024 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. The new deadline is set for 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 5, giving the public an additional week to recognize outstanding young environmentalists in Delaware.




DNREC Invites Youngsters to Enjoy ‘Small Fry Adventures’ at Aquatic Resources Education Center

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 24, 2024

DNREC encourages families with children 4 to 7 to enjoy exciting “Small Fry Adventures,” a free program about tidal salt marsh and the critters that live there, being held this summer at the Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna.






  Archives:  June 2024

Former “Smackdown” defendant sentenced to 12 years for fentanyl charges 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | 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

Featured Posts | 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

Governor John Carney | News | 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 […]




Deadline for Young Environmentalist Awards Nominations Extended to July 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Featured Posts | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 24, 2024

DNREC has extended the nomination deadline for its 2024 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. The new deadline is set for 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 5, giving the public an additional week to recognize outstanding young environmentalists in Delaware.




DNREC Invites Youngsters to Enjoy ‘Small Fry Adventures’ at Aquatic Resources Education Center

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 24, 2024

DNREC encourages families with children 4 to 7 to enjoy exciting “Small Fry Adventures,” a free program about tidal salt marsh and the critters that live there, being held this summer at the Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna.