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Newly Launched Initiative Strengthens Delaware’s Health Information Technology Infrastructure

Delaware Health and Social Services | Health Care Commission | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 6, 2026

 NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Delaware Health Care Commission today announced a new Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) initiative that will support real-time insurance verification and prior authorization across the state. The project will leverage the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN), Delaware’s statewide health information exchange, […]




DOJ secures life sentence in brutal murder case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2026

A Newark man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 Murder of Tracy Nyariki. On June 26, 2026, Nobert Matara, 33, was sentenced to life in prison for Murder 1st Degree in New Castle County Superior Court. The sentence follows a guilty plea to the December 2024 murder of 33-year-old Tracy Nyariki. “The diligent work […]




DSBF: Trotters set field for $110,000 final

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2026

Topflight Champion, driven by Eddie Dennis, earned his third straight victory on Wednesday, July 1 HARRINGTON — Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) 3-year-old trotters completed their second leg of stakes action Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. A quartet of $20,000 divisions were contested on the 15-race card. The top eight point earners from the elimination legs […]




Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2026

Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399.   “The Constitution is crystal clear: it is the authority of the states – not the federal government, and certainly not an out-of-control President – to administer elections,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. […]




Travel Safe, Travel Sober this 4th of July Weekend

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Distracted Driving | Impaired Driving | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Pedestrian | Pedestrian Safety | Safe Family Holiday | SoberLift | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

As Delawareans and visitors prepare to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend, the Delaware Department of Transportation is reminding everyone to be prepared for increased traffic statewide and to keep safety first whether traveling by car, bus, bicycle, or on foot. There have been 57 fatalities on Delaware’s roads to date in 2026, a […]







  Category: Newsroom

Newly Launched Initiative Strengthens Delaware’s Health Information Technology Infrastructure

Delaware Health and Social Services | Health Care Commission | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 6, 2026

 NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Delaware Health Care Commission today announced a new Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) initiative that will support real-time insurance verification and prior authorization across the state. The project will leverage the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN), Delaware’s statewide health information exchange, […]




DOJ secures life sentence in brutal murder case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2026

A Newark man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 Murder of Tracy Nyariki. On June 26, 2026, Nobert Matara, 33, was sentenced to life in prison for Murder 1st Degree in New Castle County Superior Court. The sentence follows a guilty plea to the December 2024 murder of 33-year-old Tracy Nyariki. “The diligent work […]




DSBF: Trotters set field for $110,000 final

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2026

Topflight Champion, driven by Eddie Dennis, earned his third straight victory on Wednesday, July 1 HARRINGTON — Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) 3-year-old trotters completed their second leg of stakes action Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. A quartet of $20,000 divisions were contested on the 15-race card. The top eight point earners from the elimination legs […]




Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2026

Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399.   “The Constitution is crystal clear: it is the authority of the states – not the federal government, and certainly not an out-of-control President – to administer elections,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. […]




Travel Safe, Travel Sober this 4th of July Weekend

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Distracted Driving | Impaired Driving | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Pedestrian | Pedestrian Safety | Safe Family Holiday | SoberLift | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

As Delawareans and visitors prepare to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend, the Delaware Department of Transportation is reminding everyone to be prepared for increased traffic statewide and to keep safety first whether traveling by car, bus, bicycle, or on foot. There have been 57 fatalities on Delaware’s roads to date in 2026, a […]