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UPDATE – Tuesday and Wednesday: Governor Carney To Sign 29 Bills Into Law

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 27, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – On Tuesday, August 28 and Wednesday, August 29, Governor Carney will sign 29 pieces of legislation from the 149th General Assembly into law surrounded by members of the General Assembly and advocates from across the state. A recap of this year’s Legislative Session can be found at de.gov/recap. Bill signing times have […]




New Safe Havens Family Visitation Center in Middletown to Host Grand Opening Sept. 6

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 24, 2018

MIDDLETOWN (Aug. 24, 2018) – After five years of development, the Safe Havens Family Visitation Center opened Aug. 8 in Middletown, bringing the total number of family visitation centers for Delaware to six. An official open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Sept. 6. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women […]




DPH Investigating Outbreak of Whooping Cough in Kent County; Urging Residents to Get Vaccinated

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is investigating an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in Kent County. Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease transmitted by coughing or sneezing, or coming in direct contact with respiratory secretions of infected persons. The most common symptom is uncontrollable coughing spells often followed by a characteristic “whoop” sound. The disease can cause severe illness in infants and young children.




Delaware releases historic preservation plan for 2018–2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

Working to preserve Delaware’s heritage for the future, the plan outlines six broad goals for the next five years.




Delaware Department of Insurance Issues Statement on Acquisition of Control of XL Group Ltd. by AXA SA & Affiliates

Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

Dover, DE – Thursday, August 17, 2018, the Delaware Department of Insurance (the “Department”) held a Public Hearing to address the application submitted pursuant to 18 Del. C. § 5003, regarding the proposed acquisition of control of XL Insurance America, Inc., XL Select Insurance Company, XL Specialty Insurance Company, Catlin Indemnity Company, Catlin Specialty Insurance […]







  Category: Newsroom

UPDATE – Tuesday and Wednesday: Governor Carney To Sign 29 Bills Into Law

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 27, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – On Tuesday, August 28 and Wednesday, August 29, Governor Carney will sign 29 pieces of legislation from the 149th General Assembly into law surrounded by members of the General Assembly and advocates from across the state. A recap of this year’s Legislative Session can be found at de.gov/recap. Bill signing times have […]




New Safe Havens Family Visitation Center in Middletown to Host Grand Opening Sept. 6

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 24, 2018

MIDDLETOWN (Aug. 24, 2018) – After five years of development, the Safe Havens Family Visitation Center opened Aug. 8 in Middletown, bringing the total number of family visitation centers for Delaware to six. An official open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Sept. 6. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women […]




DPH Investigating Outbreak of Whooping Cough in Kent County; Urging Residents to Get Vaccinated

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is investigating an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in Kent County. Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease transmitted by coughing or sneezing, or coming in direct contact with respiratory secretions of infected persons. The most common symptom is uncontrollable coughing spells often followed by a characteristic “whoop” sound. The disease can cause severe illness in infants and young children.




Delaware releases historic preservation plan for 2018–2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

Working to preserve Delaware’s heritage for the future, the plan outlines six broad goals for the next five years.




Delaware Department of Insurance Issues Statement on Acquisition of Control of XL Group Ltd. by AXA SA & Affiliates

Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

Dover, DE – Thursday, August 17, 2018, the Delaware Department of Insurance (the “Department”) held a Public Hearing to address the application submitted pursuant to 18 Del. C. § 5003, regarding the proposed acquisition of control of XL Insurance America, Inc., XL Select Insurance Company, XL Specialty Insurance Company, Catlin Indemnity Company, Catlin Specialty Insurance […]