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Two Separate Murders From 2017 Send Two Defendants to Prison

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019

A 2017 murder in Wilmington has led to a 25-year prison sentence for an Elsmere man. Tariq Taylor, 26, pled guilty in August 2018 to Murder Second Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old […]




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 7-13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 7-13 made 1,567 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 23 citations. Officers responded to 53 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




Governor Carney Delivers State of the State Address to Joint Session of the General Assembly

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019

Governor details plans for strengthening our economy, improving Delaware’s schools, protecting our quality of life DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney delivered his 2019 State of the State Address on Thursday in the Senate Chamber at Legislative Hall in Dover, outlining his priorities for strengthening Delaware’s economy, improving our public schools, and protecting Delaware’s quality […]




Delaware Helps Block Trump Actions in Women’s Health Care, Census Cases

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019

One federal judge declares census citizenship question unlawful; two judges issue injunctions on rules limiting access to contraception This week, federal judges announced actions in three significant cases where the Delaware Attorney General joined to ensure protections for millions of Americans. On Sunday, a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long’s Statement on Passage of Equal Rights Amendment

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2019

“No protection against discrimination is unacceptable. Equal means equal. From the gender pay gap to workplace discrimination, women deserve to have the same opportunities and rights as men. End of story.”   ###







  Category: Newsroom

Two Separate Murders From 2017 Send Two Defendants to Prison

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019

A 2017 murder in Wilmington has led to a 25-year prison sentence for an Elsmere man. Tariq Taylor, 26, pled guilty in August 2018 to Murder Second Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old […]




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 7-13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 7-13 made 1,567 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 23 citations. Officers responded to 53 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




Governor Carney Delivers State of the State Address to Joint Session of the General Assembly

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019

Governor details plans for strengthening our economy, improving Delaware’s schools, protecting our quality of life DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney delivered his 2019 State of the State Address on Thursday in the Senate Chamber at Legislative Hall in Dover, outlining his priorities for strengthening Delaware’s economy, improving our public schools, and protecting Delaware’s quality […]




Delaware Helps Block Trump Actions in Women’s Health Care, Census Cases

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019

One federal judge declares census citizenship question unlawful; two judges issue injunctions on rules limiting access to contraception This week, federal judges announced actions in three significant cases where the Delaware Attorney General joined to ensure protections for millions of Americans. On Sunday, a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long’s Statement on Passage of Equal Rights Amendment

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2019

“No protection against discrimination is unacceptable. Equal means equal. From the gender pay gap to workplace discrimination, women deserve to have the same opportunities and rights as men. End of story.”   ###