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Delaware Joins Equity in Infrastructure Project

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski joined Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy Carlos Monje and Department of Transportation officials from four other states this week to sign the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) pledge.

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Maiss Hussein to Represent Delaware in 2023 Poetry Out Loud National Semifinals

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

From a field of twelve Delaware high school students, Maiss Hussein, a junior from Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, earned the title of 2023 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the state finals held on March 2 at the Smyrna Opera House.

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John Brennan named Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that John Brennan, Security Superintendent of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution (BWCI), effective February 27.

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Delaware State Housing Authority Launches Resident Housing Survey To Inform Statewide Housing Needs Assessment

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2023

Now through Friday, March 31, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) invites all residents to complete a confidential housing survey that will guide housing agencies and local jurisdictions in their efforts

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DNREC Supports 2023 Youth Environmental Summit for Delaware High School Students on March 2

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

On March 2, more than 450 Delaware high school students are expected to gather in Newark for the fourth annual Delaware Youth Environmental Summit (YES!) to learn more about today’s top environmental issues and challenges, and to network with their peers and guest speakers.

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Delaware Judiciary and Capitol Police Partner to Bring Facility Dog to the Leonard Williams Justice Center

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Capitol Police K-9 Provides Comfort to Children and Parents Attending Court Proceedings

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Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy Releases Report on Delaware Women in Construction Trades

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

The Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy, a Division of the Delaware Department of Human Resources, in partnership with the Delaware Departments of Labor and Education, released a new report titled- Delaware Women in the Construction Trades: A Path to Economic Security. The report examines the current state of women working in the construction trades and offers concrete solutions for how to increase the number of women participating in fields that have traditionally been male-dominated industries.

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DNREC Awards New Restaurant Contract at Indian River Marina after Competitive Bidding Process

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it has awarded a contract to operate the restaurant at Indian Marina River to Big Fish Restaurant Group as the previous 10-year contract is set to expire at the end of this month.

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Secretary of State Announces Leadership Changes

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Friday announced that Regina Mitchell will lead the Delaware Division of Small Business as its next Director.

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Delaware’s Tax Season Started January 23, 2023

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Delaware’s Division of Revenue began processing 2022 individual income tax returns on January 23, 2023.

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Delaware Office of Animal Welfare, Delaware State Police Rescue 14 Dogs; 5 Residents Face Felony Dog Fighting Charges

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) and the Delaware State Police (DSP) responded to a complaint of suspicious activity at a Seaford residence over the weekend resulting in charges related to dog fighting and the rescue of 14 dogs.

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Delaware Environmental Stewardship Awardees Announced During Delaware Ag Week

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

During the first day of Delaware Ag Week, the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Nutrient Management Program Administrator Chris Brosch presented three honorees with the 2022 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Awards.

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DNREC Issues Notice of Violation to Owner of Pine Haven Campground Community for Ongoing Wastewater Issues

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

Notice of Violation (NOV) for wastewater violations to property owner Blue Beach Bungalows DE, LLC and parent company Blue Water Development Corp. of Ocean City, Md.

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Delaware’s 2022 Farmers Markets Hit All-time High Sales Record

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

During the Farmers Market Managers Summit held during Delaware Ag Week today, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced that last year’s farmers markets hit an all-time high sales record of $3.7 million.

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Delaware State Housing Authority Announces The Launch Of Statewide Rent Reporting Pilot

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

The program that provides renters an opportunity to build their credit score without taking on more debt by simply paying their rent

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Funding Available for Delaware Communities Seeking to Improve Tree Canopy

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is still accepting applications for up to $5,000 in matching grants for tree planting and management projects on public land and community open space.

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Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days.

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DMV Unveils New Virtual Lobby

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) invites customers to utilize its newest feature, the DMV virtual lobby.

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DNREC Shuts Down Polly Drummond Yard Waste Site Following a Second Suspicious Ground Fire in a Week

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023

The second fire drew local fire companies to the yard waste site this morning, forcing its immediate closure for public health and safety concerns at least until DNREC can determine the cause of the fires.

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Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), will begin soliciting for new water quality improvement projects