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Secretary of State Presents 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024

Tariah Hyland selected as the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award recipient Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Monday announced that Tariah Hyland, a resident of Wilmington, has been selected for the prestigious 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award, in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, recognizes a gifted, civic-minded young Delawarean […]




Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that he will nominate Eliza Hirst to serve as Family Court Judge in New Castle County, and Jessica Markowski-Kelly to serve as Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County. The Governor’s nominations will be submitted to the Delaware State Senate for consideration.   “I want to […]




Terra Taylor Sworn in as Department of Correction Commissioner

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 16, 2024

Dover, DE – During a ceremony hosted by Governor Carney today in Dover Terra Taylor took the oath of office as the 11th Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC).  Governor Carney appointed then-Deputy Commissioner Taylor as Acting Commissioner this past July and further nominated her as Commissioner on a permanent basis last month.  She was […]




Brian Emig Named Warden of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2024




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is accepting public comment for Informal Regulation Review until March 29

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2024

The Delaware Marijuana Control Act, 4Del. C. Chapter 13 legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older. The newly created OMC has the responsibility to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this law.







  Category: Newsroom

Secretary of State Presents 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024

Tariah Hyland selected as the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award recipient Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Monday announced that Tariah Hyland, a resident of Wilmington, has been selected for the prestigious 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award, in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, recognizes a gifted, civic-minded young Delawarean […]




Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that he will nominate Eliza Hirst to serve as Family Court Judge in New Castle County, and Jessica Markowski-Kelly to serve as Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County. The Governor’s nominations will be submitted to the Delaware State Senate for consideration.   “I want to […]




Terra Taylor Sworn in as Department of Correction Commissioner

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 16, 2024

Dover, DE – During a ceremony hosted by Governor Carney today in Dover Terra Taylor took the oath of office as the 11th Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC).  Governor Carney appointed then-Deputy Commissioner Taylor as Acting Commissioner this past July and further nominated her as Commissioner on a permanent basis last month.  She was […]




Brian Emig Named Warden of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2024




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is accepting public comment for Informal Regulation Review until March 29

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2024

The Delaware Marijuana Control Act, 4Del. C. Chapter 13 legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older. The newly created OMC has the responsibility to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this law.