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  Archives:  January 2025

AG Jennings joins $17 million settlement with Edward Jones

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Investor Protection | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

The Investor Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice has joined a $17 million settlement with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (“Edward Jones”) resulting from a multistate investigation into the broker-dealer’s supervisory failures.  Customers paid front-loaded commissions for certain mutual fund shares despite later moving brokerage assets into fee-based investment advisory accounts. “We expect investment firms operating in Delaware to follow […]




Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Announces The Temptations And The Four Tops For Inaugural Ball

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor-elect Matt Meyer is proud to announce an extraordinary musical lineup for his 2025 Inaugural Ball on January 21, 2025. The iconic Temptations, the legendary Four Tops, and the immensely talented Urban Arts Orchestra will perform at The Queen in Wilmington. “I am deeply honored to have such an incredible mix of musicians […]




AG Jennings takes action to protect Dreamers’ Affordable Care Act access

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Delaware steps in to fill legal void in Court challenge to health care access Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware, New Jersey, and 12 other states are joining together to defend health insurance access for Dreamers from court challenges. The motion to intervene comes as the incoming Trump Administration is expected to halt federal […]




GOVERNOR-ELECT MATT MEYER TAPS NATIONAL EXPERT TO LEAD EDUCATION DEPT

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

WILMINGTON– Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced today that he will nominate Cindy Marten, the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, to be Delaware’s next Secretary of Education. Marten will bring a wealth of expertise as a teacher and superintendent, and a passionate commitment to equity and excellence in public education. “Cindy Marten is a […]




GOVERNOR-ELECT MATT MEYER ANNOUNCES HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY NOMINEE

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

WILMINGTON– Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced today the nomination of Joshua A. Bushweller to serve as Delaware’s next Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS). Bushweller, a seasoned expert in public safety and emergency management, will take on a pivotal leadership role as the state prepares for new challenges in the areas of […]






  Archives:  January 2025

AG Jennings joins $17 million settlement with Edward Jones

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Investor Protection | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

The Investor Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice has joined a $17 million settlement with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (“Edward Jones”) resulting from a multistate investigation into the broker-dealer’s supervisory failures.  Customers paid front-loaded commissions for certain mutual fund shares despite later moving brokerage assets into fee-based investment advisory accounts. “We expect investment firms operating in Delaware to follow […]




Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Announces The Temptations And The Four Tops For Inaugural Ball

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor-elect Matt Meyer is proud to announce an extraordinary musical lineup for his 2025 Inaugural Ball on January 21, 2025. The iconic Temptations, the legendary Four Tops, and the immensely talented Urban Arts Orchestra will perform at The Queen in Wilmington. “I am deeply honored to have such an incredible mix of musicians […]




AG Jennings takes action to protect Dreamers’ Affordable Care Act access

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Delaware steps in to fill legal void in Court challenge to health care access Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware, New Jersey, and 12 other states are joining together to defend health insurance access for Dreamers from court challenges. The motion to intervene comes as the incoming Trump Administration is expected to halt federal […]




GOVERNOR-ELECT MATT MEYER TAPS NATIONAL EXPERT TO LEAD EDUCATION DEPT

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

WILMINGTON– Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced today that he will nominate Cindy Marten, the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, to be Delaware’s next Secretary of Education. Marten will bring a wealth of expertise as a teacher and superintendent, and a passionate commitment to equity and excellence in public education. “Cindy Marten is a […]




GOVERNOR-ELECT MATT MEYER ANNOUNCES HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY NOMINEE

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

WILMINGTON– Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced today the nomination of Joshua A. Bushweller to serve as Delaware’s next Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS). Bushweller, a seasoned expert in public safety and emergency management, will take on a pivotal leadership role as the state prepares for new challenges in the areas of […]