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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


FBI Denies Delaware’s Request for Recreational Marijuana Background Check Code

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, March 31, 2025

After working with the State Bureau of Identification and the Delaware Department of Justice to secure a FBI service code to conduct the statutorily required criminal background checks for the adult use recreational marijuana market, the FBI notified the State late Friday that its reconsideration request is denied.  After review of the authorizing statute, the […]




Winners Announced for the 14th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware State Housing Authority | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Correction | Department of Education | Department of Finance | Department of Human Resources | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Department of State | Department of Technology and Information | Department of Transportation | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Office of the State Treasurer | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Hosted by the Delaware Division of the Arts, this highly anticipated exhibition ran from February 25 – March 21, 2025, at the Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University in Dover. With an impressive 209 submissions from State of Delaware employees and their immediate family members, the exhibition provided a platform to celebrate creativity, recognize artistic excellence, and highlight the diverse talents within the state workforce.




Potassium Iodide Distribution on April 3 in Middletown

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Thursday, March 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 20, 2025 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Davis O: (302) 659-3362 E: stephen.m.davis@delaware.gov   • For those who live or work within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Stations • To check whether you are within the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), visit de.gov/epz   SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware […]




Emergency Sirens Test On April 1, 2025

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2025

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police, and Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, April 1st at 7:20 p.m.




Severe Weather Awareness Week March 10-14, 2025

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Monday, March 3, 2025

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is joining with the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, NJ, the Center for Environmental Monitoring and Analysis (CEMA) at the University of Delaware, Delaware Department of Transportation, and Delaware Sea Grant to raise awareness. Flooding, coastal storms, tornadoes, and lightning are just some of the weather threats that can occur in Delaware, often with little warning.







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

FBI Denies Delaware’s Request for Recreational Marijuana Background Check Code

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, March 31, 2025

After working with the State Bureau of Identification and the Delaware Department of Justice to secure a FBI service code to conduct the statutorily required criminal background checks for the adult use recreational marijuana market, the FBI notified the State late Friday that its reconsideration request is denied.  After review of the authorizing statute, the […]




Winners Announced for the 14th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware State Housing Authority | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Correction | Department of Education | Department of Finance | Department of Human Resources | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Department of State | Department of Technology and Information | Department of Transportation | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Office of the State Treasurer | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Hosted by the Delaware Division of the Arts, this highly anticipated exhibition ran from February 25 – March 21, 2025, at the Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University in Dover. With an impressive 209 submissions from State of Delaware employees and their immediate family members, the exhibition provided a platform to celebrate creativity, recognize artistic excellence, and highlight the diverse talents within the state workforce.




Potassium Iodide Distribution on April 3 in Middletown

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Thursday, March 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 20, 2025 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Davis O: (302) 659-3362 E: stephen.m.davis@delaware.gov   • For those who live or work within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Stations • To check whether you are within the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), visit de.gov/epz   SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware […]




Emergency Sirens Test On April 1, 2025

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2025

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police, and Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, April 1st at 7:20 p.m.




Severe Weather Awareness Week March 10-14, 2025

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Monday, March 3, 2025

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is joining with the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, NJ, the Center for Environmental Monitoring and Analysis (CEMA) at the University of Delaware, Delaware Department of Transportation, and Delaware Sea Grant to raise awareness. Flooding, coastal storms, tornadoes, and lightning are just some of the weather threats that can occur in Delaware, often with little warning.