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State Archivist to serve as Commissioner to the National Archives
Date Posted: March 4, 2025

Delaware Severe Weather Awareness Week
Severe Weather Awareness Week March 10-14, 2025
Date Posted: March 3, 2025

Delaware Tourism Office Announces Record-Breaking Numbers for 2023 Tourism Statistics
Delaware Tourism Office Announces Record-Breaking Numbers for 2023 Tourism Statistics
Date Posted: March 3, 2025

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DOJ Recognizes National Consumer Protection Week
Date Posted: February 28, 2025

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AG Jennings seeks former residents of recidivist landlord Adolf Jay Pokorny’s North Adams Street properties
Date Posted: February 28, 2025

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DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-nesting Bird Season Starting March 1
Date Posted: February 27, 2025

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Auditor Lydia York Issues First Four Performance Audits of Opioid Grant Recipients
Date Posted: February 27, 2025

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Delaware Division of the Arts Opens 14th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition
Date Posted: February 26, 2025


E-ZPass Text Scam Alert
Date Posted: February 26, 2025

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Treasurer Davis Elected Vice Chair of State Employee Benefits Committee
Date Posted: February 26, 2025

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Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1
Date Posted: February 26, 2025

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Governor Meyer Invites Delawareans to Celebrate “302 Day” with a Family-Friendly Community Event
Date Posted: February 25, 2025

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DOJ secures decades of prison time for 12-year cold case murder
Date Posted: February 25, 2025

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$2 Million in Assistance to Help Boost Federal Crop Insurance Selection for Delaware Producers
Date Posted: February 25, 2025

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After AG Jennings sues, federal court blocks Elon Musk and DOGE’s access to Americans’ private information
Date Posted: February 25, 2025

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Felton Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Date Posted: February 24, 2025

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Delaware Division of the Arts Encourages Arts Philanthropy Through DoMore24 Delaware
Date Posted: February 19, 2025

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DOJ secures conviction in armed rape case
Date Posted: February 18, 2025

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Seaford Fire
Date Posted: February 17, 2025

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Business Leaders to Share Key Insights on Expanding into International Markets at Global Business Summit
Date Posted: February 17, 2025


Ingrams Pond Boat Ramp to Close for Construction of New Ramp, Courtesy Dock and Parking Lot Expansion
Date Posted: February 17, 2025

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Secretary Clifton Announces Appointment of Brosch as Deputy Secretary
Date Posted: February 14, 2025

Pictured (left to right) are GACEC Executive Director Pam Weir, Senator Eric Buckson, Senator Dave Lawson, Representative Melanie Levin, Representative Sophie Phillips, Representative Lyndon Yearick, and Clark Kummer (front center), a senior at Concord High School and 1st place winner in the Adapted Art category.
Celebrating Disability History and Awareness: GACEC Hosts Annual Poster Contest Reception
Date Posted: February 14, 2025

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Seaford Fire
Date Posted: February 14, 2025

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AG Jennings secures court injunction in birthright citizenship case
Date Posted: February 13, 2025

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DNREC to Host Introduction to Living Shorelines Training on March 25 and 26
Date Posted: February 13, 2025

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Governor Meyer Announces Nominees to Hospital Cost Review Board
Date Posted: February 13, 2025

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – New! Bilingual Books
Date Posted: February 13, 2025


Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 1, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 2
Date Posted: February 12, 2025


State of Delaware Offices in Kent & Sussex Counties Closed, New Castle County Offices Delayed on February 12, 2025
Date Posted: February 11, 2025

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Sussex County Backyard Flock Tests Presumptive Positive for H5 Avian Influenza
Date Posted: February 11, 2025

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DNREC Announces Leadership Changes
Date Posted: February 11, 2025

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Federal judge sides with Jennings, deals another blow to Trump administration
Date Posted: February 11, 2025


Delaware’s Adult-Use Marijuana Market Moves Forward with Legislative Updates and Lottery Process
Date Posted: February 11, 2025

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AG Jennings sues Trump to save medical research
Date Posted: February 10, 2025

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Townsend Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Date Posted: February 10, 2025


Delaware EARNS Exceeds $1 Million in Retirement Savings
Date Posted: February 10, 2025


Health Equity Institute of Delaware Opens Summer Internship Program to High School Students
Date Posted: February 10, 2025

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Exit 4 defendant arrested and extradited
Date Posted: February 10, 2025

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AG Jennings, coalition win order blocking DOGE access to sensitive data
Date Posted: February 8, 2025

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AG Jennings sues to stop Elon Musk and DOGE’s invasion of Americans’ privacy
Date Posted: February 7, 2025

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AG Jennings: Trump Administration not complying with Court order to unfreeze federal funding
Date Posted: February 7, 2025


Delaware Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2025 State Employees’ Charitable Campaign by March 31
Date Posted: February 7, 2025

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Office of Animal Welfare Sponsors Spay Days to Help Eligible Pet Owners Show Love This February
Date Posted: February 7, 2025

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DNREC Nears Completion on First Part of Indian River Inlet Beach Nourishment Project
Date Posted: February 7, 2025

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State Auditor Announces Performance Audit of Diamond State Port Corporation
Date Posted: February 7, 2025


DelDOT Congratulates Name That Plow Winners
Date Posted: February 6, 2025

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Navarro Issues Insurer use of AI Bulletin
Date Posted: February 6, 2025

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DOJ secures manslaughter conviction for Bear drug dealer who sold fentanyl that caused fatal overdose
Date Posted: February 6, 2025

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Governor Meyer Releases Transition Report As A Resource For Administration’s First Term
Date Posted: February 6, 2025

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State Offices in New Castle County to Open at 10AM; Kent and Sussex on Regular Schedule
Date Posted: February 6, 2025

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DOJ secures life sentence in Cynthia Amalfitano killing
Date Posted: February 5, 2025


Melvin to Lead Comprehensive School Safety Program
Date Posted: February 5, 2025

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Guidance, Resources Address Concerns about Immigration Action in Delaware Public Schools
Date Posted: February 5, 2025

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Governor Meyer Renames the Delaware River Eagles’ River in Honor of Super Bowl LIX – Fly, Eagles Fly!
Date Posted: February 4, 2025

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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Jennifer Small’s “Walking in the City”
Date Posted: February 4, 2025

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DSB Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 EDGE Grant Competition
Date Posted: February 4, 2025

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Treasurer Davis Urges Legislators to Reinstate the State Employee Retirement Match
Date Posted: February 4, 2025

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Department of Insurance Releases 2024 Data
Date Posted: February 4, 2025

Leighton Cox practices calling wild turkeys before the 2024 spring season. Submitted photo: Mike Cox
Delaware Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Lottery Awards Record Number of Permits for Hunting State Wildlife Areas
Date Posted: February 3, 2025

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Nominations Open for Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame & She’s On Her Way Awards
Date Posted: February 3, 2025

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Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance Announces New Tax Schedules for 2025
Date Posted: February 3, 2025

Four high school students gather around a DNREC display table at last year’s Youth Environmental Summit, learning about environmental initiatives and picking up informational materials.
YES! Summit Expands in 2025 as Governor, DNREC Officials Address Future Environmental Leaders
Date Posted: February 1, 2025

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Governor Meyer Announces Co-Chair of Prescription Opioid Settlement Commission
Date Posted: January 31, 2025

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AG Jennings and multistate coalition block Trump Administration from freezing federal funds
Date Posted: January 31, 2025

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Withholding Credit Card Fees from Tips Is Unlawful in Delaware
Date Posted: January 31, 2025

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School administrator arrested on child pornography charges 
Date Posted: January 31, 2025

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Governor Meyer Calls for Full Investigation into Potomac Plane Crash, Offers Condolences to Delawareans
Date Posted: January 31, 2025

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Final Round of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed by State Senate
Date Posted: January 31, 2025

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Matthew Heckles Confirmed As Director Of Delaware State Housing Authority
Date Posted: January 30, 2025


National Unclaimed Property Day is February 1st
Date Posted: January 30, 2025

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DOJ announces 25th illicit massage establishment shut down in wake of successful campaign against sex buyerss
Date Posted: January 30, 2025

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Governor Meyer Calls on Senators to Follow the Law and Take No Further Action on Withdrawn Port Board Nominees
Date Posted: January 30, 2025

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Second Round Of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed By State Senate
Date Posted: January 30, 2025

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Governor Meyer and Secretary of Education Marten Issues Statements on NAEP Scores
Date Posted: January 30, 2025

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AG Jennings releases “Know Your Rights” guidance on immigration 
Date Posted: January 29, 2025

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Delaware Division of the Arts Announce 2025 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Date Posted: January 29, 2025

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Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Federal Funding Freeze Directive
Date Posted: January 29, 2025

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First Round of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed by State Senate
Date Posted: January 29, 2025

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AG Jennings sues to block Trump Administration from withholding essential federal funding
Date Posted: January 28, 2025

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Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order To Strengthen Food Security Networks
Date Posted: January 28, 2025

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AG Jennings issues data privacy tips to protect Delawareans
Date Posted: January 28, 2025

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Delaware 250 to Host Revolution at 250 Symposium for Museums and Historic Sites
Date Posted: January 28, 2025

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Consumers are Tuned in to Delaware Grown Produce and Value-Added Products
Date Posted: January 28, 2025

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Cheswold Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Date Posted: January 27, 2025

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Sponsors and Meal Sites Sought for 2025 Summer Food Service Program
Date Posted: January 27, 2025

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Ferris School Librarian Peggy Griffith Receives National Recognition for Exceptional Service
Date Posted: January 24, 2025

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Students Showcase Skills at Delaware FCCLA Conference
Date Posted: January 24, 2025

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Passing of Former State Fire Commissioner, Kenneth Ryder
Date Posted: January 24, 2025

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Governor’s Office Seeks Nominees for Delaware’s Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
Date Posted: January 24, 2025

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Governor Meyer Announces Executive Order To Develop A ‘One-Stop-Shop’ For Workforce And Affordable Housing Permits 
Date Posted: January 23, 2025

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Governor Meyer Declares January Human Trafficking Awareness Month In Delaware
Date Posted: January 23, 2025

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Kyle Evans Gay Takes Her Oath, Becoming Delaware’s 27th Lieutenant Governor
Date Posted: January 23, 2025

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Governor Meyer Announces Executive Order to Improve Government Transparency
Date Posted: January 23, 2025

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Attorney General Jennings helps secure $7.4 billion from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family
Date Posted: January 23, 2025

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Collection of Avian Influenza-Impacted Wildlife in Delaware Expanded Through DNREC-USDA Wildlife Services Effort
Date Posted: January 22, 2025

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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 12 Finalists for Delaware’s 2025 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Date Posted: January 22, 2025

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Delaware’s Tax Season Starts January 29, 2025
Date Posted: January 22, 2025

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Governor Matt Meyer Signs First Executive Order
Date Posted: January 21, 2025

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Delaware’s Five Public Housing Authorities Announce Opening Of Waitlists
Date Posted: January 21, 2025