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  Category: Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long


Davis, Hall-Long Joint Statement Urging Congress to Pass Able Age Adjustment Act

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2019

Two of Delaware’s statewide elected officials who have also served as healthcare professionals urge support of federal legislation that would expand eligibility for a program that offers financial stability to individuals with disabilities. “Less than one year ago, Delaware took the positive step of launching an ABLE program, known as DEPENDABLE, which allows individuals with […]




Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long Announces the First Round of Award Winners in the Inaugural Lt. Governor’s Challenge 2.0

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 18, 2019

Six Delaware organizations receive recognitions for motivating change and elevating the health and well-being of their communities. DOVER, Del. (March 18, 2019)— Delaware Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long just announced the selection of the first six honorees in the newly established Lt. Governor’s Challenge—the next evolution of Delaware’s mission to guide residents on a path to […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long’s Statement on Senate Bill 25

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2019

“Tobacco use leads the list of preventable deaths in the United States. Raising the age to 21 to purchase will reduce smoking and save lives. Let’s make Delaware stronger and healthier, and pass SB 25.”   ###




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

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | 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.”   ###




Warm Clothing Drive Once Again Collecting Hugs and Connecting Hearts for Delaware’s Children

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Education | Governor John Carney | Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2018

The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) and its community partners, are pleased to report that the Heart 2 Heart Hugs campaign has now begun. Heart 2 Heart Hugs is focused on providing warmth, comfort, hugs and smiles for kids and young adults in Delaware who are homeless or in foster care. Donations of […]







  Category: Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long

Davis, Hall-Long Joint Statement Urging Congress to Pass Able Age Adjustment Act

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2019

Two of Delaware’s statewide elected officials who have also served as healthcare professionals urge support of federal legislation that would expand eligibility for a program that offers financial stability to individuals with disabilities. “Less than one year ago, Delaware took the positive step of launching an ABLE program, known as DEPENDABLE, which allows individuals with […]




Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long Announces the First Round of Award Winners in the Inaugural Lt. Governor’s Challenge 2.0

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 18, 2019

Six Delaware organizations receive recognitions for motivating change and elevating the health and well-being of their communities. DOVER, Del. (March 18, 2019)— Delaware Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long just announced the selection of the first six honorees in the newly established Lt. Governor’s Challenge—the next evolution of Delaware’s mission to guide residents on a path to […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long’s Statement on Senate Bill 25

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2019

“Tobacco use leads the list of preventable deaths in the United States. Raising the age to 21 to purchase will reduce smoking and save lives. Let’s make Delaware stronger and healthier, and pass SB 25.”   ###




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

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | 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.”   ###




Warm Clothing Drive Once Again Collecting Hugs and Connecting Hearts for Delaware’s Children

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Education | Governor John Carney | Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2018

The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) and its community partners, are pleased to report that the Heart 2 Heart Hugs campaign has now begun. Heart 2 Heart Hugs is focused on providing warmth, comfort, hugs and smiles for kids and young adults in Delaware who are homeless or in foster care. Donations of […]