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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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Three Seasoned Leaders Named Deputy Wardens at Delaware Correctional Facilities

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023

All appointments became effective this week.

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DOL Conducting 2023 Annual Prevailing Wage Survey

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023

The Division of Industrial Affairs (DIA) at the Department of Labor (DOL) is currently conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey for state-funded construction projects.

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Department of Correction Marks National Accreditation Milestone In 2022

By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2023

As 2022 draws to a close the Delaware Department of Correction marks the success of its decade-long effort to earn national accreditation across DOC facilities from the American Correctional Association (ACA).

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Treasurer Davis Sworn In For Second Term

By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2023

Deputy Attorney General Jason Staib, legal counsel to the Office of the State Treasurer administered the Oath of Office.

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Delaware Contributes Youth Overdose Death Data for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Report

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2023

Through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS), Delaware was recently among 47 states to contribute data to the CDC’s Dec. 16, 2022, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, titled “Drug Overdose Deaths Among Persons Aged 10-19 Years – United States, July 2019-December 2021.” The Division of Public Health (DPH) utilizes SUDORS to track available trends and characteristics of drug overdose deaths and inform prevention and response efforts.

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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Hold Public Hearing In Delaware Dec. 15 on Striped Bass Management Plan

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2023

Proposal Would Enable Transfer of Commercial Ocean Harvest Quota Between States

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Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, January 3

By Press release submission | Jan 3, 2023

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, January 3, 2022.

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Governor John Carney Elected 2023 National President of The Council of State Governments

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2022

Governor John Carney was elected National President of The Council of State Governments (CSG) during the organization’s national conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, last week. His one-year term as CSG National President will begin on January 1, 2023.

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Kimberly Hughey named Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2022

The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that Kimberly Hughey, Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution (BWCI), has been promoted to BWCI Warden effective December 18.

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DNREC, LaVida Hospitality Will Not Proceed With Cape Henlopen State Park Restaurant Proposal

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2022

DNREC announced a restaurant proposal for Cape Henlopen State Park will not proceed, and that additional visitor surveys and site reviews will be conducted prior to future RFPs for visitor enhancements to the park’s main beach area.

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Carney, Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce $11 Million to Bolster Public Health Workforce and Infrastructure

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2022

Delaware Governor John Carney, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) today announced that Delaware will receive $11,021,366 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen the First State’s public health workforce and infrastructure.

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Prepare for Winter Weather and Driving Hazards

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2022

Winter storms can occur anytime and anywhere, sometimes with fatal consequences..

DOJ secures conviction against recidivist sex offender

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2022

A Magnolia man has pleaded guilty to two counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct Against a Child and two counts of Human Trafficking a Minor.

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DMV Announces First-Time Trust Requests by Appointment Only

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2022

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will now process all first-time Trust requests by appointment only, to allow for a thorough review of all documents before the scheduled visit.

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FY2024 Delaware Division of the Arts Grant Applications for Arts & Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open

By Press release submission | Dec 8, 2022

For arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2024 (September 2023 – August 2024).

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AG Jennings, DOJ’s Fraud Division Secure Revocations Against Cartel And Trafficking-Linked Business Entities

By Press release submission | Dec 8, 2022

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday that the DOJ’s Fraud Division has secured revocations of the corporate charters or certificates of formation of multiple Delaware-registered business entities connected to criminal entities, including a Venezuelan cartel and a federally sanctioned online pharmacy based in Argentina.

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12 Schools Honored For Students’ Academic Achievement

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2022

Secretary of Education Mark Holodick commends 12 schools from across the state for their students’ growth and progress toward English language proficiency.

New Tax Deduction for Contributions to Savings Plans

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2022

Act now to save money when filing your 2022 tax return next year.

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Delaware Launches Hotline for Concerned Loved Ones to Protect Vulnerable Adults

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2022

In 2021, anonymous reports helped protect 2,184 vulnerable adults from potential abuse; new hotline makes reporting neglect, abuse and exploitation easy and confidential.

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2022 Delaware Day Adventure Begins December 1

By Press release submission | Dec 6, 2022

Delaware’s rich history will be celebrated with fun, adventure, and prizes this year in a contest that challenges visitors to explore an exciting statewide lineup of historic sites in December.