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Delaware Public Archives to host First Saturday Program

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The Delaware Public Archives has announced that the First Saturday Program will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, featuring the “Come Rain or Shine: Weather at the Delaware Public Archives” presentation. What: The presentation draws images from the records housed in the Delaware Public Archives and is a profound journey of the relationship between […]




Former Sussex Central High School principal arrested for forgery, official misconduct

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

A former Sussex Central High School (SCHS) Principal has been arrested on multiple charges including Official Misconduct and Theft related to falsified payments made to a staff member within the Indian River School District (IRSD). On March 19, Judith Brittingham, 46, of Lewes, returned a warrant on multiple charges including Official Misconduct, Theft, and Forgery. […]




Office of the Governor and DOL Commit to Addressing Longstanding Unemployment Insurance Issues

Department of Labor | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Unemployment Insurance | Date Posted: Monday, March 31, 2025

Dover, Delaware — March 31, 2025 —The Department of Labor and Office of the Governor acknowledge long-standing financial and operational challenges relating to the Delaware Unemployment Insurance program and are taking bold, immediate steps to address them head-on. The following statement and plan of action by Secretary of Labor, Lakresha Moultrie come in response to […]




FBI Denies Delaware’s Request for Recreational Marijuana Background Check Code

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, March 31, 2025

After working with the State Bureau of Identification and the Delaware Department of Justice to secure a FBI service code to conduct the statutorily required criminal background checks for the adult use recreational marijuana market, the FBI notified the State late Friday that its reconsideration request is denied.  After review of the authorizing statute, the […]




Governor Meyer Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reset

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer released his proposed budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2026, focusing on investments in classrooms, affordable housing, and healthcare for all Delawareans, totaling over $6.58 billion.







  Category: Newsroom

Delaware Public Archives to host First Saturday Program

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The Delaware Public Archives has announced that the First Saturday Program will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, featuring the “Come Rain or Shine: Weather at the Delaware Public Archives” presentation. What: The presentation draws images from the records housed in the Delaware Public Archives and is a profound journey of the relationship between […]




Former Sussex Central High School principal arrested for forgery, official misconduct

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

A former Sussex Central High School (SCHS) Principal has been arrested on multiple charges including Official Misconduct and Theft related to falsified payments made to a staff member within the Indian River School District (IRSD). On March 19, Judith Brittingham, 46, of Lewes, returned a warrant on multiple charges including Official Misconduct, Theft, and Forgery. […]




Office of the Governor and DOL Commit to Addressing Longstanding Unemployment Insurance Issues

Department of Labor | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Unemployment Insurance | Date Posted: Monday, March 31, 2025

Dover, Delaware — March 31, 2025 —The Department of Labor and Office of the Governor acknowledge long-standing financial and operational challenges relating to the Delaware Unemployment Insurance program and are taking bold, immediate steps to address them head-on. The following statement and plan of action by Secretary of Labor, Lakresha Moultrie come in response to […]




FBI Denies Delaware’s Request for Recreational Marijuana Background Check Code

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, March 31, 2025

After working with the State Bureau of Identification and the Delaware Department of Justice to secure a FBI service code to conduct the statutorily required criminal background checks for the adult use recreational marijuana market, the FBI notified the State late Friday that its reconsideration request is denied.  After review of the authorizing statute, the […]




Governor Meyer Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reset

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer released his proposed budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2026, focusing on investments in classrooms, affordable housing, and healthcare for all Delawareans, totaling over $6.58 billion.