Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today issued the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling permanently preventing the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from implementing a policy that would cut billions of dollars in […]
Three Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Dagsboro, Ellendale, and Selbyville Police Departments have each earned state accreditation from the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). As part of the rigorous process, a team of DPAC assessors ensured all accreditation standards were met by completing a comprehensive on-site inspection, reviewing agency policies and procedures, and conducting interviews with department members.
“State accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Each agency embraced the challenge and completed the process to meet more than 100 professional standards. I commend them for a job well done,” said Joshua Bushweller, Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) Secretary and DPAC Chair.
Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Jon Sheehan for Delaware State Board of Education President
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026
DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer today announced the nomination of Jon Sheehan to serve as the next President of the Delaware State Board of Education, elevating a lifelong public servant who has helped shape education policy and student outcomes at both the state and national levels. “Jon Sheehan understands that strong public education is the foundation […]
DHSS Announces Warming Stations
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
NEW CASTLE– With Delaware facing dangerously cold temperatures, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is opening eight warming stations across the State. The State-operated warming stations will open Thursday, Jan. 15, Friday, Jan 16, Tuesday, Jan. 20, and Wednesday, Jan. 21. Stations will be open during the hours of 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. […]
AG Jennings Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposals Aimed at Further Restricting Access to Gender-Affirming Care
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Attorney General Jennings today announced a statement opposing two of the Trump Administration’s newly proposed rules: one that would prohibit federal reimbursement for gender-affirming care for minors in the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs, and another that would prohibit providers who perform gender-affirming care on minors from participating in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. […]
