Supreme Court reverses lower court, reinstates age limits on most guns
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today that, in a major victory for gun safety, the Delaware Supreme Court has ruled House Bill 451—a law passed by the Delaware General Assembly to restrict access to certain firearms to those aged 21 and older—constitutional. “Guns are the leading cause of death for kids and teens in our country and nothing should be off the table […]
Trio of courts rule with AG Jennings on voting rights
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Three courts have sided with Delaware to protect the state’s elections and campaign finance rules. “Each of these attempts to strip away Delawareans’ voting rights and to obfuscate campaign spending are part of a shameless, coordinated attack against the fabric of our democracy,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “No idea that requires silence to survive has any place in a democracy – but that is precisely the fight we’re having: […]
Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) Gears Up For The Annual Delmarva Bike Week Event
Delmarva Bike Week | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Motorcycle Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
DOVER, Del (Sept. 9, 2026) — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) announced the launch of two motorcycle-safety-focused campaigns today during a press event at Blue Collar Custom Cycles in Frederica, Delaware. One campaign seeks to reach Delaware drivers with safety tips for sharing the road with motorcyclists, while the other provides safety recommendations […]
DNREC to Co-Host Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting on Menhaden Management Plan
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
DNREC will jointly host a virtual hearing with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on potential changes to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Atlantic Menhaden management plan Tuesday, Sept. 22. The virtual meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information about the meeting, including registration, visit the ASMFC website.
OHS, Law Enforcement Agencies to Conduct DUI Checkpoint in Sussex County
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | DUI Checkpoint | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
DOVER, Del. (Sept. 4, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Sussex County. The checkpoint is part of Delaware’s participation in the national Drive […]
