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  Archives:  June 2025

Lt. Governor Gay Applauds Passage Of House Bill 169(S)

Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 27, 2025

LT. GOVERNOR GAY APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 169(S) DOVER— Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Chair of the Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC), thanks the Delaware General Assembly, Department of Health and Social Services, and Department of Justice for their partnership on House Bill 169 (S) — legislation that ensures critical funding from the Prescription Opioid […]




Delaware Office Of Highway Safety “Sober Rides” Returns To Support Safer Travel During The July Fourth Holiday

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, June 27, 2025

By offering Delaware residents a convenient and low-cost option for travel to and from July Fourth celebrations, OHS aims to reduce fatalities and crashes that involve driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. OHS is promoting the availability of the ride-share vouchers — along with messaging to encourage their use — via social media and online advertising, as well as in bars and restaurants. Partners will share posters, table tents, and business cards.




Governor Meyer Swears in Judge Monica A. Horton to New Castle County Superior Court

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2025

DOVER – Today, Governor Matt Meyer swore in Judge Monica A. Horton to serve on the New Castle County Superior Court, following her confirmation by the Delaware State Senate this afternoon. “Judge Monica Horton embodies the highest standards of public service, judicial excellence, and compassion,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “Nurses get the job done, and […]




Public Announcement: School Nutrition Programs

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and After School Snack Program (ASSP). Each participating school and its administrative office have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.




DNREC Schedules Additional Regulatory Review Event, Virtual Forum Seeking More Input on Unamended Regulations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Community Affairs | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2025

DNREC, which has hosted three regulatory review public hearings this week as required by Delaware Code, announced it will host a fourth regulatory review meeting, a virtual forum providing additional opportunity for the public to engage in the regulatory review process while allowing DNREC to gather more input on whether the regulations subject to review will either be amended or possibly eliminated. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 2. Public participation is encouraged, as the forum is to feature live comment as an option as DNREC solicits more regulatory review input.






  Archives:  June 2025

Lt. Governor Gay Applauds Passage Of House Bill 169(S)

Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 27, 2025

LT. GOVERNOR GAY APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 169(S) DOVER— Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Chair of the Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC), thanks the Delaware General Assembly, Department of Health and Social Services, and Department of Justice for their partnership on House Bill 169 (S) — legislation that ensures critical funding from the Prescription Opioid […]




Delaware Office Of Highway Safety “Sober Rides” Returns To Support Safer Travel During The July Fourth Holiday

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, June 27, 2025

By offering Delaware residents a convenient and low-cost option for travel to and from July Fourth celebrations, OHS aims to reduce fatalities and crashes that involve driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. OHS is promoting the availability of the ride-share vouchers — along with messaging to encourage their use — via social media and online advertising, as well as in bars and restaurants. Partners will share posters, table tents, and business cards.




Governor Meyer Swears in Judge Monica A. Horton to New Castle County Superior Court

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2025

DOVER – Today, Governor Matt Meyer swore in Judge Monica A. Horton to serve on the New Castle County Superior Court, following her confirmation by the Delaware State Senate this afternoon. “Judge Monica Horton embodies the highest standards of public service, judicial excellence, and compassion,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “Nurses get the job done, and […]




Public Announcement: School Nutrition Programs

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and After School Snack Program (ASSP). Each participating school and its administrative office have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.




DNREC Schedules Additional Regulatory Review Event, Virtual Forum Seeking More Input on Unamended Regulations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Community Affairs | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2025

DNREC, which has hosted three regulatory review public hearings this week as required by Delaware Code, announced it will host a fourth regulatory review meeting, a virtual forum providing additional opportunity for the public to engage in the regulatory review process while allowing DNREC to gather more input on whether the regulations subject to review will either be amended or possibly eliminated. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 2. Public participation is encouraged, as the forum is to feature live comment as an option as DNREC solicits more regulatory review input.