Lt. Governor Hall-Long’s Statement on Senate’s Passage of Overdose System of Care
Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Dover, DE–Lt. Governor Hall-Long issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage of HS 1 for HB 440: “Delawareans deserve a treatment system that works for them when they need it most. With today’s passage of HS 1 for HB 440, Delaware is one step closer to establishing an overdose system of care that will […]
Governor Carney Hosts Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Woodburn
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 7, 2018
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney hosted 30 guests on Wednesday night at a Ramadan Iftar dinner at Woodburn, including members of Delaware’s Muslim community and statewide elected officials. The Iftar is the evening meal after sunset that concludes the daily fasting during the month of Ramadan, which ends the evening of June 14 this […]
Lieutenant Governor, Behavioral Health Consortium Present Governor with “Three-Year Action Plan”
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Advisory body developed roadmap to address prevention, treatment and recovery WILMINGTON, Del. – On Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, along with members of the Behavioral Health Consortium, presented Governor Carney with their initial report, a “Three-Year Action Plan,” to confront addiction and mental illness across Delaware. “I am proud to release this initial […]
Governor Carney’s Statement on Final Passage of Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long issued the following statements on final passage of the Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act: “This legislation – one piece in a package of comprehensive gun safety reform – takes responsible steps to protect Delaware communities by keeping firearms away from those who pose a […]
One year after new regulations issued, Delaware opioid prescriptions and quantities dispensed continue to drop
Department of Justice | Department of State | Division of Public Health | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2018
The number of prescriptions for opioid medications in Delaware, as well as the total quantity of opioids dispensed, have dropped significantly in the 12 months since the Department of State enacted stricter prescribing regulations to help combat the opioid crisis statewide.
