AG Jennings announces largest Big Tech settlement in history
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Meta to pay Delaware up to $103 million, implement sweeping child safety reforms Delaware to make generational investment in children’s mental health WILMINGTON, Del.—Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a landmark $12.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.—one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history, outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. Under the settlement, Delaware […]
AG Jennings protects absentee voting ahead of general election
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has defeated a Temporary Restraining Order and secured absentee voters’ ability to vote in the upcoming general election. On August 5, 2026, State Senator Gerald Hocker filed suit against State Election Commissioner Anthony Albence and the Department of Elections challenging permanent absentee voting in Delaware for the second time. AG Jennings […]
State Auditor Lydia York Recognized by National Foundation for Women Legislators
Auditor of Accounts | Auditor of Accounts Lydia York | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Award recognizes trailblazing elected women for leadership in their communities Dover, DE – The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) announced that Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York has been named a 2026 Elected Women of Excellence Award recipient. The Award recognizes state and local elected women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in […]
2026-27 Delaware Hunting Season to Open Sept. 1 for Deer, Canada Goose and Dove
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Several Delaware hunting seasons will open on Tuesday, Sept. 1, marking the start of the state’s overall 2026-27 hunting season. Chief among them is archery deer season, resident Canada goose season and the traditional Delaware dove opener in sunflower fields across the state.
Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags in Honor of Dolly Parton
Flag Status | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILMINGTON, Del. — In accordance with President Trump’s order and as a mark of respect for the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered that both the American and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities for a one-week period, beginning today, August […]
