Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, SIVAD, Community Partners Announce Groundbreaking Pilot Program to Reduce Opioid Deaths
Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
WILMINGTON, Del. – On June 28, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Ph.D., R,N., announced a pilot program to distribute the nation’s first combination fentanyl and xylazine test strip in the First State. Currently, fentanyl and xylazine test strips are only offered as two separate tests. The pilot comes as Delaware battles the ongoing opioid crisis and […]
Governor Carney Releases Statement on Passage of House Bill 195, House Bill 196
Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday released the following statement on House Bill 195 and House Bill 196, which passed in the Delaware State House and Senate. “Delawareans expect us to pass a responsible, sustainable budget that protects taxpayer money and makes our state more competitive. This budget does exactly that. We are raising salaries […]
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Announces Statewide Town Hall Series
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will host a series of in-person town hall events to discuss ways to improve Delaware’s State Service Centers. The four events will take place in July across the state and will highlight the steps DHSS is taking to transform how they serve Delawareans […]
Delaware Division of the Arts Launches Refreshed Delaware Artist Roster on DelawareScene.com
Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
This refreshed portal presents a diverse selection of talented artists from Delaware who are now available to exhibit, perform, or present programs throughout Delaware and the wider mid-Atlantic region. The Delaware Artist Roster is set to revolutionize the way artists and groups connect, fostering collaborations that will enrich the cultural landscape of Delaware.
Ex-Wilmington Officer Convicted in Excessive Force Case
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 26, 2023
First trial conviction for use of force under Jennings administration A former Wilmington police officer has been convicted of four crimes, including a felony, for an excessive force incident that took place in September 2021. A New Castle County jury found Samuel Waters guilty Monday of felony Tampering With Public Records 1st Degree, Falsifying Business […]
