Delaware Launches ‘Ask the Question’ Campaign to Combat Veteran Suicide
Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2023
New campaign spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Hall-Long and Delaware Governor’s Challenge seeks to help identify military members and veterans with mental health concerns WILMINGTON, Del. — Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and the Delaware Governor’s Challenge announced a new campaign on Thursday that aims to better identify suicide risk among military members and veterans. The “Ask the […]
Latest Big Blue Catfish Catch Gives Scales a Workout for Yet Another New State Record
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2023
DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that Delaware has a new state record blue catfish.
Governor Carney Releases Statement on the Mayor of Wilmington
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday released the following statement after Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced he will not seek re-election when his term ends: “The Mayor has dedicated much of his career to helping Wilmington be successful. He managed our city through some of the most challenging times in recent history, guided by compassion, […]
GACEC Annual Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest
Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 2, 2023
Governor Markell signed House Bill 123 on August 17, 2011, which designated October as Disability History and Awareness Month in Delaware. The bill encourages school districts across Delaware to implement activities to observe Disability History and Awareness Month. A number of districts and charter schools across the State have participated in the past by putting […]
Secretary of State Renews Emergency Order Placing Xylazine in Schedule III
Department of State | Division of Professional Regulation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 2, 2023
Pursuant to 29 Del.C. §10119(3), Delaware Secretary of State Jeff Bullock has renewed an Emergency Order placing xylazine, also known as “Tranq”, temporarily in Schedule III in the state of Delaware. The Emergency Order took effect June 2, 2023, and was effective 120 days. The public threat posed by xylazine continues. Therefore, the renewal of […]
