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DOVER, DE — Governor John Carney has unveiled his Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Budget, addressing key areas such as public education, economic development, workforce support, and environmental protection. The proposed …
Governor Carney Unveils Ambitious 2025 Budget Plan for Delaware Read More
DOVER, DE — In the heart of Dover, the latest annual report from the American Lung Association, manifested under the title “State of Tobacco Control,” frays the veil on Delaware’s …
Delaware’s Mixed Grades on Tobacco Control: A Call for Stronger Action Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday his intention to nominate Terra Taylor as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). Pending approval by the Delaware State …
Terra Taylor Poised for Nomination as Commissioner of Delaware Department of Correction Read More
DOVER, DE — According to a recently released report, Delaware witnessed a significant decrease in road fatalities in 2023. The state reported 137 fatalities, marking a 16 percent decrease from …
Delaware Road Fatalities Decline in 2023, But More Work Remains Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware Governor John Carney, in conjunction with the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA), announced on Friday that the nomination process for both the Delaware Women’s …
Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and She’s On Her Way Awards Open for Nominations Read More
LEWES, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced a temporary closure of certain areas of Cape Henlopen State Park. This is to accommodate …
Special Deer Hunt to Temporarily Close Sections of Cape Henlopen State Park Read More
DOVER, DE — Delaware has scrapped the bachelor’s degree requirement for crucial positions within its Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families and the Department of Health and …
Delaware Opens Doors to Experience-Based Hiring, Ditches Degree Requirement for Critical Positions Read More
HARRINGTON, DE — Delaware’s thriving farmers markets have achieved a new milestone, posting record sales of $4.14 million in 2023, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA). The figure …
Delaware Farmers Markets Hit Record Sales, Highlighting Local Agriculture’s Economic Impact Read More DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Labor has launched its annual prevailing wage survey for state-funded construction projects, a move that comes amid ongoing political discussions about the impact …
Delaware’s Annual Prevailing Wage Survey Underway Read More
DOVER, DE — A historic expansion is underway in Delaware’s White Clay Creek State Park. Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), and the …
Delaware Bolsters Open Space with Historic Expansion of White Clay Creek State Park Read More