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Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Address Gender Pay Gap

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Delaware will become first state to prohibit employers from requesting salary history DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed a new law that will prevent employers from requesting the salary history of job applicants and will help close the pay gap between men and women. Sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, the […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announces Legislation to Improve Behavioral Health Services in Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2017

Legislation will lead to the creation of a statewide integrated plan to address addiction and mental illness in Delaware DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced the creation of the Behavioral Health Consortium in an effort to streamline and foster a coordinated behavioral health system within our state. The consortium, chaired by […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long Releases Statement on Fallen Delaware State Trooper

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Wilmington, Del.- Lt. Governor Hall-Long issued the following statement regarding the Fallen Delaware State Trooper: “My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family of the Delaware State Police Trooper who lost his life in the line of duty. Across our state, law enforcement officers, and first responders bravely risk their lives every day […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long asked to lead Delaware’s addiction efforts

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017

In his first address to a joint General Assembly, Governor Carney highlighted some of Delaware’s recent successes, along with areas he is aiming to improve upon as Delaware’s Governor. Among those areas is Delaware’s need to combat the deadly addiction epidemic that took the lives of over 300 Delawareans in 2016. Governor Carney hopes that […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long statement on the fallen correctional officer from James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2017

“It is with deep sadness that I send my condolences to the family of Department of Corrections Sgt. Steven Floyd. Tragically, Sgt. Floyd lost his life as a result of the hostage situation that occurred at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. My thoughts and prayers are also with all those who were held […]







  Category: Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long

Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Address Gender Pay Gap

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Delaware will become first state to prohibit employers from requesting salary history DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed a new law that will prevent employers from requesting the salary history of job applicants and will help close the pay gap between men and women. Sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, the […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announces Legislation to Improve Behavioral Health Services in Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2017

Legislation will lead to the creation of a statewide integrated plan to address addiction and mental illness in Delaware DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced the creation of the Behavioral Health Consortium in an effort to streamline and foster a coordinated behavioral health system within our state. The consortium, chaired by […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long Releases Statement on Fallen Delaware State Trooper

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Wilmington, Del.- Lt. Governor Hall-Long issued the following statement regarding the Fallen Delaware State Trooper: “My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family of the Delaware State Police Trooper who lost his life in the line of duty. Across our state, law enforcement officers, and first responders bravely risk their lives every day […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long asked to lead Delaware’s addiction efforts

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017

In his first address to a joint General Assembly, Governor Carney highlighted some of Delaware’s recent successes, along with areas he is aiming to improve upon as Delaware’s Governor. Among those areas is Delaware’s need to combat the deadly addiction epidemic that took the lives of over 300 Delawareans in 2016. Governor Carney hopes that […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long statement on the fallen correctional officer from James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2017

“It is with deep sadness that I send my condolences to the family of Department of Corrections Sgt. Steven Floyd. Tragically, Sgt. Floyd lost his life as a result of the hostage situation that occurred at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. My thoughts and prayers are also with all those who were held […]