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Delaware Leaders Encourage Residents to Know Their Rights

Department of Justice | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Governor Meyer launches videos and a webpage educating Delawareans on their rights when interacting with federal law enforcement   WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer and state leaders today released videos in English and Spanish highlighting the essential civil rights guaranteed to Delaware residents when encountering federal immigration authorities. The videos encourage Delawareans to “Know Your Rights” and launch with a state-supported webpage that serves as an easy […]




Delaware Releases Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern and First PFAS Implementation Plan

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Delaware DNREC, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health within the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS-DPH) and the Department of Agriculture (DDA) today announced the release of the 2026 Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and the 2026 PFAS Implementation Plan. Together, the two documents establish a coordinated, science-based approach to identifying, assessing and reducing risks from a broad class of chemicals that threaten Delaware’s environment, drinking water, food supply and public health.




Turkey Hunting Season to Offer an Extra Day; Season Opens April 4 and 5 with Youth and Non-ambulatory Hunts

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Delaware’s upcoming spring turkey hunting season will run from April 10 through May 11 this year, with a special two-day youth and non-ambulatory hunt Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 starting the season, DNREC announced. Hunters who have a permit for Segment D will get an additional day (Sunday, May 11) to hunt this season following a recent regulatory change to turkey season dates.




Delaware Veterans Connect, Create, and Showcase Their Work Through Free Statewide Art Classes

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware Veterans Home | Department of Human Resources | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of State | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | Featured Video | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 2026

Statewide, Del. (March 30, 2026) –  Delaware veterans are picking up paintbrushes, gelli plates, and drawing pencils — and discovering that making art alongside fellow veterans is an experience unlike any other. The Delaware Division of the Arts, in partnership with the Delaware Office of Veterans Services, has announced a new round of free eight-week […]




Take A Kid Fishing! Program Returns for Special Spring Break Dates

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 2026

DNREC will offer youth fishing opportunities in each county in early April commemorating and celebrating Earth Month. The angling outings are to be put on by educators from DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center through the Take A Kid Fishing! program. One youth fishing event will be offered in each county during the first full week of April to coincide with many schools’ annual spring break.







  Category: Newsroom

Delaware Leaders Encourage Residents to Know Their Rights

Department of Justice | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Governor Meyer launches videos and a webpage educating Delawareans on their rights when interacting with federal law enforcement   WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer and state leaders today released videos in English and Spanish highlighting the essential civil rights guaranteed to Delaware residents when encountering federal immigration authorities. The videos encourage Delawareans to “Know Your Rights” and launch with a state-supported webpage that serves as an easy […]




Delaware Releases Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern and First PFAS Implementation Plan

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Delaware DNREC, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health within the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS-DPH) and the Department of Agriculture (DDA) today announced the release of the 2026 Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and the 2026 PFAS Implementation Plan. Together, the two documents establish a coordinated, science-based approach to identifying, assessing and reducing risks from a broad class of chemicals that threaten Delaware’s environment, drinking water, food supply and public health.




Turkey Hunting Season to Offer an Extra Day; Season Opens April 4 and 5 with Youth and Non-ambulatory Hunts

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Delaware’s upcoming spring turkey hunting season will run from April 10 through May 11 this year, with a special two-day youth and non-ambulatory hunt Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 starting the season, DNREC announced. Hunters who have a permit for Segment D will get an additional day (Sunday, May 11) to hunt this season following a recent regulatory change to turkey season dates.




Delaware Veterans Connect, Create, and Showcase Their Work Through Free Statewide Art Classes

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware Veterans Home | Department of Human Resources | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of State | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | Featured Video | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 2026

Statewide, Del. (March 30, 2026) –  Delaware veterans are picking up paintbrushes, gelli plates, and drawing pencils — and discovering that making art alongside fellow veterans is an experience unlike any other. The Delaware Division of the Arts, in partnership with the Delaware Office of Veterans Services, has announced a new round of free eight-week […]




Take A Kid Fishing! Program Returns for Special Spring Break Dates

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 2026

DNREC will offer youth fishing opportunities in each county in early April commemorating and celebrating Earth Month. The angling outings are to be put on by educators from DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center through the Take A Kid Fishing! program. One youth fishing event will be offered in each county during the first full week of April to coincide with many schools’ annual spring break.