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  Category: Office of the Lieutenant Governor


Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 2(S) Gun Safety Legislation

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2024

DOVER, Del. — Following the Delaware Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 2(S), which would add Delaware to the growing number of states to require a permit and training to purchase a handgun, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long released the following statement. The bill was sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman and House Majority Leader Melissa […]




Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Outlines Recommendations to Protect State Retiree Healthcare, Foster Fiscal Sustainability

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024

Hall-Long, chair of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee, detailed the subcommittee’s report before the Joint Health Committees in the House and Senate.     DOVER, Del. — Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long on Monday outlined an actionable roadmap to protect state retirees’ healthcare and promote fiscal sustainability during a joint House and Senate Health Committee hearing.  Meeting […]




Panel Submits Recommendations to Protect State Retiree, Worker Healthcare, Reduce Unfunded Liability

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2024

DOVER – A working group charged with addressing state retiree healthcare benefits issued a series of recommendations Friday to help ensure that current and future retirees have access to quality healthcare coverage and the trust fund for the benefits is solvent for future generations.  The General Assembly established the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (RHBAS) via […]




New Claymont Transportation Center Dedicated

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 27, 2023

The new Claymont Transportation Center was dedicated today as the Harris B. McDowell, III Transportation Center and full service will begin on Monday, December 4, 2023. Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski was joined by Delaware Transit Corporation CEO John Sisson, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, the U.S. congressional delegation and numerous federal, state, and local officials […]




2023 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Winners Announced

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Domestic violence services, child educator support, therapy for kids, oral feeding education, and accessible physical fitness among the list of unique programs being awarded at October 25 event. DOVER, Del. – The 2023 Lt. Governor’s Wellness Leadership Challenge has announced this year’s award recipients. The six winning submissions came from individuals, organizations and institutions across […]







  Category: Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 2(S) Gun Safety Legislation

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2024

DOVER, Del. — Following the Delaware Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 2(S), which would add Delaware to the growing number of states to require a permit and training to purchase a handgun, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long released the following statement. The bill was sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman and House Majority Leader Melissa […]




Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Outlines Recommendations to Protect State Retiree Healthcare, Foster Fiscal Sustainability

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024

Hall-Long, chair of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee, detailed the subcommittee’s report before the Joint Health Committees in the House and Senate.     DOVER, Del. — Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long on Monday outlined an actionable roadmap to protect state retirees’ healthcare and promote fiscal sustainability during a joint House and Senate Health Committee hearing.  Meeting […]




Panel Submits Recommendations to Protect State Retiree, Worker Healthcare, Reduce Unfunded Liability

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2024

DOVER – A working group charged with addressing state retiree healthcare benefits issued a series of recommendations Friday to help ensure that current and future retirees have access to quality healthcare coverage and the trust fund for the benefits is solvent for future generations.  The General Assembly established the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (RHBAS) via […]




New Claymont Transportation Center Dedicated

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 27, 2023

The new Claymont Transportation Center was dedicated today as the Harris B. McDowell, III Transportation Center and full service will begin on Monday, December 4, 2023. Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski was joined by Delaware Transit Corporation CEO John Sisson, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, the U.S. congressional delegation and numerous federal, state, and local officials […]




2023 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Winners Announced

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Domestic violence services, child educator support, therapy for kids, oral feeding education, and accessible physical fitness among the list of unique programs being awarded at October 25 event. DOVER, Del. – The 2023 Lt. Governor’s Wellness Leadership Challenge has announced this year’s award recipients. The six winning submissions came from individuals, organizations and institutions across […]