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  Archives:  June 2024

DPH Notifies of Rise in Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases in New Castle County 

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Friday, June 14, 2024

 It begins with cold-like symptoms and develops into a bad cough. Coughing spells can be severe, and sometimes the individual might suffer from gagging or vomiting as a result. Some people also may have a high-pitched “whoop” after they cough, which is how the disease got its common name.




Jennings can fight for Nemours funding, appeals court rules

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 14, 2024

A Florida appellate court has upheld AG Kathy Jennings’ authority to continue advocating for funding for Nemours Children’s Hospital. “The consequences of this case could be a game changer for kids in Delaware,” said AG Jennings. “Anyone whose child has received care at Nemours Hospital understands how exceptional they are. That’s the hallmark of A.I. […]




Governor Carney Signs House Bill 350

Featured Posts | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2024

Governor John Carney on Thursday signed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350, creating the Diamond State Hospital Review Board.




DNREC Revises Recreational Striped Bass Summer Slot Season Limit for Compliance With ASMFC Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2024

DNREC announced today that Delaware’s recreational striped bass summer slot size limit regulation has been revised and will be in effect for the July 1 start of the slot season. The revision changes the state’s slot size limit from 20- to 25-inches to 20- to 24-inches.




Summer Safety

State Fire Commission | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

School is out and summer is finally here! As Delawareans and visitors participate in the activities that we look forward to the most during the summer months, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, along with the Delaware State Fire School, and the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, want to remind Delawareans and visitors to consider […]






  Archives:  June 2024

DPH Notifies of Rise in Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases in New Castle County 

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Friday, June 14, 2024

 It begins with cold-like symptoms and develops into a bad cough. Coughing spells can be severe, and sometimes the individual might suffer from gagging or vomiting as a result. Some people also may have a high-pitched “whoop” after they cough, which is how the disease got its common name.




Jennings can fight for Nemours funding, appeals court rules

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 14, 2024

A Florida appellate court has upheld AG Kathy Jennings’ authority to continue advocating for funding for Nemours Children’s Hospital. “The consequences of this case could be a game changer for kids in Delaware,” said AG Jennings. “Anyone whose child has received care at Nemours Hospital understands how exceptional they are. That’s the hallmark of A.I. […]




Governor Carney Signs House Bill 350

Featured Posts | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2024

Governor John Carney on Thursday signed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350, creating the Diamond State Hospital Review Board.




DNREC Revises Recreational Striped Bass Summer Slot Season Limit for Compliance With ASMFC Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2024

DNREC announced today that Delaware’s recreational striped bass summer slot size limit regulation has been revised and will be in effect for the July 1 start of the slot season. The revision changes the state’s slot size limit from 20- to 25-inches to 20- to 24-inches.




Summer Safety

State Fire Commission | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

School is out and summer is finally here! As Delawareans and visitors participate in the activities that we look forward to the most during the summer months, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, along with the Delaware State Fire School, and the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, want to remind Delawareans and visitors to consider […]