DHSS Activates Cooling Centers to Provide Relief from the Heat
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
NEW CASTLE – With temperatures hitting above 90 degrees for multiple days in a row, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has activated its cooling centers for those who need relief from the heat. DHSS facilities are now open as cooling centers starting today, June 10, 11 and 12 from 8:30 a.m. to […]
DHSS Urges SNAP Clients to Take Action to Protect EBT Benefits from Theft
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Division of Social Services (DSS) reminds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) clients to take proactive steps to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards and benefits from theft following an increase in incidents of EBT fraud and benefit theft. “Protecting SNAP benefits is […]
AG Jennings defeats Koch billionaire-backed effort to upend Delaware’s election transparency laws
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today that a Koch family-affiliated campaign group’s attempt to nullify state law requiring basic transparency for third-party campaign advertisers has been defeated in court. “This victory affirms that it is the people of Delaware – not the Koch family or any other billionaires – who get to determine our state’s […]
DOJ secures lengthy prison sentence in stalking case
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
A New Castle man has been sentenced to prison for stalking, illegally possessing a firearm, and violating his probation. Donald Beckwith, 42, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Superior Court judge on June 3, 2026. The sentencing followed his conviction earlier that day on charges of Stalking and a conviction from earlier […]
Delaware’s statewide literacy strategy earns national recognition for strengthening teacher preparation
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Delaware’s statewide effort to improve early literacy is gaining national recognition as the state strengthens how future teachers are prepared to teach reading. A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) highlights Delaware’s work to align educator preparation programs with evidence-based reading instruction. The recognition comes as Delaware completes the first round of comprehensive […]
