AG Jennings announces $350 million multistate settlement with marketing firm Publicis over role in opioid epidemic
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. Delaware will receive over $1.5 million from the settlement to help address the opioid crisis. In agreeing to the terms of the settlement, Publicis recognized the harm its conduct caused, and the agreement […]
Downtown Dover Revitalization to Get Boost With $25 Million in State Funding
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Investments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Bond Bill will fund new residences, businesses, parking DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney and Dover-area legislators on Thursday announced the State’s plan to invest more than $25 million in three priority projects for revitalizing downtown Dover. “The State of Delaware has a vested interest […]
Delaware Division of the Arts Presents “The Knowing” by Cony Madariaga – Opens February 2
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024
The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery presents Constanza (Cony) Madariaga’s exhibition, “The Knowing,” on view from February 2-24, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, February 2 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The title of Madariaga’s show is a reference to a Jay-Z quote that resonated with the artist. In an […]
Delaware Office of Animal Welfare Rescues 76 Animals from Felton Home
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Animal welfare officers rescued 76 animals from a mobile home in Felton after being found living in cramped, unsanitary conditions. The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW)’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) received a call from Delaware State Police about a potential animal cruelty case. Animal welfare officers arrived at the home to investigate, discovering 66 small breed dogs, 9 cats and 1 bird living in inhumane conditions.
State Employees’ Charitable Campaign Opens 2024 Application Opportunity
Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Championing Causes, Transforming Lives: Delaware Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply to the SECC DOVER, Del.— The State Employees’ Charitable Campaign (SECC) Steering Committee invites Delaware nonprofit organizations to submit an application to participate in the 2024 campaign. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2024. In partnership with the United Way of Delaware, the SECC is […]
