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.
Department of Correction Announces Senior Leadership Promotion
Department of Correction | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Dover, DE – Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Acting Commissioner Terra Taylor today announced that James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Warden Robert May has been promoted to Chief of the Bureau of Prisons. May, a 31-year veteran of the DOC and the Department’s most experienced Warden, began his career as a Correctional Officer at Howard […]
