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Governor Carney’s Statement on the Delaware Supreme Court Ruling

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the Delaware Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of absentee and early voting: “I’ve always believed that we should make it easier, not harder, for Delawareans to exercise their fundamental right to vote. I’m pleased that the Supreme Court has unanimously confirmed that Delaware […]




In unanimous ruling, Court sides with Jennings on voting rights

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2024

The Delaware Supreme Court has unanimously vacated a lower court ruling that jeopardized tens of thousands of Delawareans’ voting rights under the State’s permanent absentee and early voting statutes. In February, a Superior Court judge issued a surprise ruling striking down early voting and the state’s 14-year-old permanent absentee law. The permanent absentee statute had […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on House Bill 282

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s override of the veto of House Bill 282. “For eight years, I’ve been focused on getting our fiscal house in order and protecting the interests of all Delaware taxpayers. I’m proud that we’ll leave our budget in strong shape for […]




AG Jennings’ statement on Supreme Court ruling in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings released today the following statement on the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma: “Today the Supreme Court issued a ruling that jeopardizes a $45 million opioid settlement that Delaware reached with Sackler family. While this represents a setback for us, we are not giving up. […]




Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council Hosts First Meeting

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, taking its first steps to address innovation and research, patient care, and affordable and accessible treatment therapies.     Delaware is one of 27 states with a Rare Disease Advisory Council. Established by Senate Bill 55, sponsored by Sen. Nicole Poore […]







  Category: News

Governor Carney’s Statement on the Delaware Supreme Court Ruling

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the Delaware Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of absentee and early voting: “I’ve always believed that we should make it easier, not harder, for Delawareans to exercise their fundamental right to vote. I’m pleased that the Supreme Court has unanimously confirmed that Delaware […]




In unanimous ruling, Court sides with Jennings on voting rights

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2024

The Delaware Supreme Court has unanimously vacated a lower court ruling that jeopardized tens of thousands of Delawareans’ voting rights under the State’s permanent absentee and early voting statutes. In February, a Superior Court judge issued a surprise ruling striking down early voting and the state’s 14-year-old permanent absentee law. The permanent absentee statute had […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on House Bill 282

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s override of the veto of House Bill 282. “For eight years, I’ve been focused on getting our fiscal house in order and protecting the interests of all Delaware taxpayers. I’m proud that we’ll leave our budget in strong shape for […]




AG Jennings’ statement on Supreme Court ruling in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings released today the following statement on the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma: “Today the Supreme Court issued a ruling that jeopardizes a $45 million opioid settlement that Delaware reached with Sackler family. While this represents a setback for us, we are not giving up. […]




Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council Hosts First Meeting

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Rare Disease Advisory Council held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, taking its first steps to address innovation and research, patient care, and affordable and accessible treatment therapies.     Delaware is one of 27 states with a Rare Disease Advisory Council. Established by Senate Bill 55, sponsored by Sen. Nicole Poore […]