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Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 31, 2023

NEW CASTLE, Del. (March 31, 2023) — Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik today announced leadership changes at the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Brown, a board-certified family physician who has served as Chief Medical Officer of the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) since 2018, […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 31, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergencies must be renewed every 30 days.   Visit Governor Carney’s website to view the Public Health Emergency Extension.




Federal Court Rules Against Gun Lobby on Delaware Injunction

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2023

Delaware’s bans on assault weapons, large capacity mags remain in effect  A federal judge hearing a right-wing challenge against two common-sense gun safety measures in Delaware has ruled against the gun lobby on a critical question in Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Inc. et al. v. Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security et al.  In an […]




Delaware Animal Services Seeks Tips Regarding Dog Found Dead in Canary Creek

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2023

LEWES, Del. (March 29, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) is seeking the public’s help with providing any information that may lead to an arrest in an act of animal cruelty. On the afternoon of Friday, March 24, DAS was contacted by Lewes Police who […]




Governor Carney Announces Roadway Safety Initiatives

Child Passenger Safety | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Six pieces of legislation aim to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways SMYRNA, Del. – Governor Carney on Wednesday joined the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), members of the General Assembly, and advocates to announce a package of new initiatives and legislation designed to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways. […]







  Category: Newsroom

Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 31, 2023

NEW CASTLE, Del. (March 31, 2023) — Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik today announced leadership changes at the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Brown, a board-certified family physician who has served as Chief Medical Officer of the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) since 2018, […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 31, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergencies must be renewed every 30 days.   Visit Governor Carney’s website to view the Public Health Emergency Extension.




Federal Court Rules Against Gun Lobby on Delaware Injunction

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2023

Delaware’s bans on assault weapons, large capacity mags remain in effect  A federal judge hearing a right-wing challenge against two common-sense gun safety measures in Delaware has ruled against the gun lobby on a critical question in Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Inc. et al. v. Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security et al.  In an […]




Delaware Animal Services Seeks Tips Regarding Dog Found Dead in Canary Creek

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2023

LEWES, Del. (March 29, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) is seeking the public’s help with providing any information that may lead to an arrest in an act of animal cruelty. On the afternoon of Friday, March 24, DAS was contacted by Lewes Police who […]




Governor Carney Announces Roadway Safety Initiatives

Child Passenger Safety | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Six pieces of legislation aim to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways SMYRNA, Del. – Governor Carney on Wednesday joined the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), members of the General Assembly, and advocates to announce a package of new initiatives and legislation designed to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways. […]