AG Jennings permanently blocks Trump Administration’s SNAP penalties
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today that a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon has sided with her and 21 other attorneys general, permanently blocking the Trump Administration from penalizing states with steep fines over their administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The ruling makes permanent a […]
AG Jennings announces Delaware Supreme Court victory protecting permanent absentee voting
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that the Delaware Supreme Court has sided with Delaware, denying a challenge from State Senator Gerald Hocker and upholding the state’s permanent absentee voting statute. On September 21, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling affirming a Chancery Court decision that upheld permanent absentee voting, noting that […]
Delaware Forest Service Joins Regional Partners in Renewing Chesapeake Bay Shared Stewardship Agreement
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
DOVER — Delaware State Forester Kyle Hoyd joined forestry leaders from across the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the U.S. Forest Service last week to renew the Chesapeake Bay Shared Stewardship Agreement, reaffirming a regional commitment to conserve, restore, and actively manage forests throughout the watershed. The renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) builds upon the initial Chesapeake […]
Delaware to Hold First Missing Persons Day on Oct. 24
Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Forensic Science | New Castle County | Date Posted: Monday, September 21, 2026
The Delaware Division of Forensic Science, in partnership with New Castle County Police, Wilmington Police and the Delaware State Police, will host the state’s first Missing and Unidentified Persons Day on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Route 9 Library in New Castle. This free event is for all families and friends affected by the disappearance of a loved one. Participants can meet with agencies working to locate missing people, identify unknown remains, learn about available resources, and connect with advocates and other families. Families are encouraged to preregister, although a prior missing-person report is not required to attend. Preregistration: Chief Forensic Investigator Carla Tarrach, Carla.Tarrach@delaware.gov, 302-407-4632
OHS Reminds Delaware Families to Keep Children Safe During Child Passenger Safety Week
Child Passenger Safety | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Seat Belts | Date Posted: Monday, September 21, 2026
DOVER, Del. (Sept. 21, 2026) – National Child Passenger Safety Week is taking place September 20–26, and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure children are properly restrained in the vehicle every time they travel. Properly installed and correctly used car seats, booster seats, and seat belts can help reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash.
