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Employee Background Check Bills Signed into Law

Department of Labor | Industrial Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Unemployment Insurance | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

WILMINGTON, DE – Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed two pieces of legislation into law that allow Delaware’s Department of Labor and Department of Finance to expand their ability to conduct background checks on employees and protect sensitive taxpayer information from misuse. House Bill 20 expands the positions that the Department of Labor has authorization […]




DNREC Issues Notice of Violations to Refinery for March Emissions Release

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Delaware City Refining Company for a 10-hour emissions incident that occurred on March 13, 2025.




Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care Providers And Patients

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2025

REHOBOTH BEACH – Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed a groundbreaking executive order that adds further protections for gender-affirming care providers and patients. “Across the country, people are being punished for seeking or providing gender-affirming care,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “In Delaware, we cherish privacy, dignity and the right to make personal medical decisions. Everyone deserves […]




AG Jennings launches Open Doors Project

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Free language access services now available to tenants, landlords Delaware landlords and tenants can now access free interpretation and document translation services under a new language access program piloted by the Delaware Department of Justice. Housed within the DOJ’s Fraud & Consumer Protection Division, the Open Doors Project is universal: it is available for any […]




Delaware Issues Tick Safety Tips as Peak Season Arrives

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

June marks the beginning of peak tick season in Delaware. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) remind Delawareans to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families, and pets this summer. With warmer weather increasing outdoor activities, the risk of tick bites and tick-borne […]







  Category: Newsroom

Employee Background Check Bills Signed into Law

Department of Labor | Industrial Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Unemployment Insurance | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

WILMINGTON, DE – Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed two pieces of legislation into law that allow Delaware’s Department of Labor and Department of Finance to expand their ability to conduct background checks on employees and protect sensitive taxpayer information from misuse. House Bill 20 expands the positions that the Department of Labor has authorization […]




DNREC Issues Notice of Violations to Refinery for March Emissions Release

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Delaware City Refining Company for a 10-hour emissions incident that occurred on March 13, 2025.




Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care Providers And Patients

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2025

REHOBOTH BEACH – Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed a groundbreaking executive order that adds further protections for gender-affirming care providers and patients. “Across the country, people are being punished for seeking or providing gender-affirming care,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “In Delaware, we cherish privacy, dignity and the right to make personal medical decisions. Everyone deserves […]




AG Jennings launches Open Doors Project

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Free language access services now available to tenants, landlords Delaware landlords and tenants can now access free interpretation and document translation services under a new language access program piloted by the Delaware Department of Justice. Housed within the DOJ’s Fraud & Consumer Protection Division, the Open Doors Project is universal: it is available for any […]




Delaware Issues Tick Safety Tips as Peak Season Arrives

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

June marks the beginning of peak tick season in Delaware. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) remind Delawareans to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families, and pets this summer. With warmer weather increasing outdoor activities, the risk of tick bites and tick-borne […]