At DNREC?s request, EPA proposes Newark South Ground Water Plume Site to National Priorities List to resolve concerns about city?s ground water

DOVER – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it will propose the Newark South Ground Water Plume Site for listing on the National Priorities List (NPL). The listing in the Federal Register will allow EPA to use Superfund authority and resources to work with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to help resolve ground water concerns in the Newark area and determine the sources of contamination there.
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police rescue woman thrown overboard from her own boat into Rehoboth Bay

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers rescued a 65-year-old Lewes woman from Rehoboth Bay Thursday after she was ejected from her fishing skiff.
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Governor Carney Signs Legislation Removing Barrier to Absentee Voting for Delaware Voters

New law removes notary requirement, expanding voting access for younger Delawareans attending school out of state DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed into law House Bill 47, bipartisan legislation that removes the notary requirement for qualified Delaware voters requesting absentee ballots. The legislation will eliminate a barrier for voters seeking to cast […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 17-23

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 2,123 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between July 17 and 23, including 269 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.
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Delawareans Urged to Donate School Supplies, Gift Cards to DHSS? Adopt-A-Student program by Aug. 4

NEW CASTLE (July 27, 2017) – As you prepare for the upcoming school year, add Delaware's children in need to your Back-to-School shopping lists by participating in the annual Adopt-A-Student program. In Delaware, the Human Services Council, Inc., in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Services, is seeking individuals, businesses and organizations to […]
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State assessment results show more students proficient in math and English

More Delaware students are participating in statewide mathematics and English language arts (ELA) assessments, and more students are proficient in these subjects, according to preliminary 2017 state assessment results for grades 3 to 8 and high school.
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DNREC hosts video premiere of ?Delaware Bayshore Forever? at the State Fair

HARRINGTON – Today at the Delaware State Fair, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomed Governor John Carney, DNREC conservation partners and guests to the DNREC Building's theater for the premiere of "Delaware Bayshore Forever," a new video produced for DNREC by Michael Oates and Jeanne Covert of 302 Stories, Inc. The 12-minute video takes viewers on a land and aerial tour of the Bayshore's important ecological, economic, cultural, and historic resources, as well as featuring some of the people who care deeply about the region's unique natural and cultural heritage, and depend upon its rich and abundant resources.
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Governor Carney honors Delaware Forest Service wildfire crew at State Fair

Governor John C. Carney, Jr. and Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Delaware Forest Service and honored the wildfire crew that just returned from two weeks battling blazes in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The crew, which left the First State on July 8 and returned on July 23, first tackled the 700-acre Wilson Fire near Meeker, Colorado – started by lightning on July 7. The firefighters then moved on to the Grizzly Fire before finishing up on the Dragon Fire – located just south of Rangely, Colorado. Delaware's team included 17 state and federal firefighters from Delaware and three from West Virginia. "The Forest Service has done unbelievable work over 90 years," Governor Carney told the audience. "As we celebrate 98 years of the Delaware State Fair, we've got a lot of other milestones that are happening, including the recognition of Delaware's state forestry service for 90 years of operation and their tremendous work."
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Governor Carney joins DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin in presenting DNREC Awards in Delaware State Fair ceremony

HARRINGTON – Today at the Delaware State Fair, Governor John Carney and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored 30 Delawareans of all ages for their environmental leadership, innovation and dedication. "This afternoon, we recognized a broad cross section of Delawareans who contribute to the conservation of our natural resources and the stewardship of our environment," said Secretary Garvin. "We congratulate these volunteers, artists, organizers, photographers, and anglers – conservationists and environmentalists all – for their work that brought us here today, and look forward to their future contributions."
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Supporting and Celebrating Breastfeeding Mothers Focus of August 3 Conference in Dover

Registration is now open for the DPH WIC Program's 2017 WIC World Breastfeeding Celebration Aug. 3, 2017. The theme is "Sustaining Breastfeeding Together."
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Public asked to report sick or dead wild birds to DNREC?s Mosquito Control Section for 2017 West Nile virus monitoring

The DNREC Mosquito Control Section asks the public to help monitor West Nile virus in Delaware by reporting sick or dead wild birds that may have contracted the virus.
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DTI Honors CR Graduate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2017 DOVER, Del. — Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) CIO James Collins recently hosted a celebration to recognize the achievement of Caesar Rodney graduate Anirudh Narayanan, who took first place in the Microsoft Excel 2013 category at the recent Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in Orlando, FL. […]
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DNREC establishes 21-day timeframe for extended closure of Delaware Bay for recreational shellfish harvest

DOVER – As reported this week to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Surface Water Discharges Section, Kent County's wastewater treatment plant is back within acceptable water quality levels for the effluent discharged into the Murderkill River – leading DNREC to establish a timeframe for a federally-advised 21-day closure of recreational shellfish harvest in the Delaware Bay north of the Mispillion Inlet. The 21-day closure in effect for potential public health risks extends from July 24 to Aug. 14.
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Can-Do Playground featured in national park crowdfunding campaign

On the heels of its 10th anniversary celebration, the Can-Do Playground at Alapocas Run State Park has been selected to be featured on the national crowdfunding site, "Fund Your Park," by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The crowdfunding campaign launched this week by the NRPA, to raise $10,000 for the expansion of the unique playground administered by DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation.
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Health Officials Urge Individuals, Families to Seek Treatment or Access to Naloxone in Wake of Six Suspected Heroin Overdose Deaths

NEW CASTLE (July 25, 2017) – Health and public safety officials are urging people in active use of heroin or other opioids and their families to seek immediate treatment or have the overdose-reversing medication naloxone on hand in the wake of six suspected heroin overdose deaths in the past three weeks involving specific stamps. Through […]
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Governor Carney Announces Grant Funds Available to Promote Financial Literacy Education

For the seventh consecutive year, grant funds for Delaware schools and nonprofits to promote financial literacy across the state are now available through the state's Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF).
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Statement from DHSS Secretary on the Pending U.S. Senate Health Care Vote

NEW CASTLE (July 25, 2017) – Department of Health and Social Services Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker, a board-certified family physician, released the following statement urging the U.S. Senate not to approve a health care reform bill expected to be voted on today: "On behalf of the tens of thousands of Delawareans who have gained […]
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Governor Carney Launches Opportunity Grant Program to Support Disadvantaged Delaware Students

School districts, charter schools can apply for $1 million in new funding WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools can now apply for $1 million in special funding to improve supports for low-income students, students chronically exposed to stress and trauma, and English language learners. The new Opportunity Grant program […]
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Attorney General?s Office Warns Delawareans About Rental Scams

The Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice warns Delawareans during this peak vacation season to be careful when they are looking for a vacation rental. The scammers operating rental scam schemes find legitimate rental postings and capture the information and photos of the property, and then list it on Craigslist or other […]
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Volunteers Needed for State Animal Response Team

The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is seeking individuals interesting in assisting animals in emergencies and disasters. The OAW Delaware Animal Response (DAR) program is recruiting community volunteers for its Delaware State Animal Response Team (DE SART) and their specialized unit, the Delaware Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (DE VMRC).
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UPDATE: Council on Development Finance Hears Sallie Mae Proposal to Create 285 More Jobs in Delaware

Contact: Michael Chesney, 302-672-6827 (o), 302-943-9508 (c)  For Immediate Release  UPDATE: Council on Development Finance Hears Sallie Mae Proposal to Create 285 More Jobs in Delaware Additional consideration would assist workers displaced at HSBC and Barclays Dover, Del. (July 24, 2017) – The Delaware Division of Small Business, Development & Tourism and Sallie Mae are […]
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Three Gang Members Sentenced To Prison For Crimes Including Four Wilmington Killings

Also: Guilty Plea To Manslaughter In Child Death; Gun and Drug Charges Lead To Prison Sentences A member of the Touch Money Gang convicted of two Wilmington murders was sentenced to two life terms in prison plus 35 years, and two other members of TMG guilty in city deaths were sentenced Friday to lengthy prison […]
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Online registration now open to volunteers for 30th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup

Online volunteer registration is now open for the 30th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 16.
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Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Expand Access to Overdose-Reversing Medication to Pharmacies

New law will allow pharmacists to dispense naloxone without an individual prescription under same protections afforded to doctors DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law Senate Bill 48 to expand community access to the life-saving drug naloxone by making it possible for pharmacists to dispense the antidote without an individual prescription […]
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Governor Carney Vetoes 5-Mile Radius Legislation that Limits Options for Wilmington Students

Governor: "This legislation unfairly excludes some of our most vulnerable students." WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday vetoed House Substitute 1 for House Bill 85, legislation that would remove the five-mile radius as an enrollment preference for Delaware charter schools, while excluding a number of students in the City of Wilmington. The following […]
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Make an ?ECOnnection? with DNREC at this year?s Delaware State Fair

HARRINGTON – With the 2017 Delaware State Fair throwing open the gates today for its fun-filled 10-day run (Thursday, July 20 thru Saturday, July 29), DNREC is again right in the middle of the annual extravaganza – with an array of environmental displays in a newly-climate-controlled State Fair building, and game prizes to be won by kids of all ages for showing their knowledge about the state's natural resources and environment.
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20 AGs Call on U.S. Education Secretary DeVos to Maintain Protections for Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault

Attorneys General from 20 states, including Delaware's Matt Denn, sent a letter to U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing their concern over reports the U.S. Department of Education is preparing to roll back important protections for survivors of sexual assault on college campuses and urging her to keep these protections in place. The Attorneys General […]
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Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Boost Library Technology, Scholarship Opportunities

New measures will help libraries coordinate technology resources and offer additional educational opportunities NEWARK, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed into law House Bill 94 and House Bill 34, legislation that will allow Delaware libraries to further their efforts to coordinate technology resources statewide and offer more educational opportunities to library and archives professionals. […]
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Swinging Bridge in Wilmington State Park?s Brandywine Park to close for repairs

The Swinging Bridge located in Wilmington State Park's Brandywine Park will be temporarily closed for repairs beginning 8:30 a.m., Monday, July 24 through 4 p.m. Friday July 28.
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Survey gives educators voice on workplace strengths, needs

School leadership is the working condition that most affects a teacher's willingness to stay working in their school, according to the more than 4,000 Delaware educators who responded to the 2017 TELL (Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning) Delaware survey.
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Hearing to discuss prevailing wage regulations postponed

July 19, 2017 Wilmington – The Delaware Department of Labor's Fox Valley has postponed a meeting to receive public comment on proposed updates to the state's Prevailing Wage regulations. A new date for the meeting has yet to be set. A separate meeting to receive public comment on proposed updates to the state's Workplace Fraud regulations […]
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 11 special events during August 2017

Highlights include programs on inventors in the sound-recording industry, a historic murder mystery and Dr. Who
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DSU students to present fresh perspectives on Delaware history on July 22, 2017

Free interactive, history-related activities to be presented at four historic sites located in Dover, Del.
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DNREC closes recreational shellfish harvest in north Delaware Bay due to undertreated wastewater from Kent County treatment plant

DOVER – Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today directed the Kent County wastewater treatment plant to take immediate action to correct an ongoing discharge of undertreated effluent that prompted the Secretary to issue an emergency order for the closure of recreational shellfishing in the Delaware Bay north of the entrance to the Mispillion Inlet. The emergency closure impacts only the harvest of bivalve molluscan shellfish – clams, oysters and mussels – and does not affect the legal harvest of other shellfish species such as crabs and conchs.
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DOL Fox Valley offices to reopen Wednesday after water main break repaired

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2017  Wilmington – The Delaware Department of Labor's Fox Valley office in Wilmington will reopen to the pubic Wednesday, July 19, 2017 after repairs were made to a nearby water main break that happened early Tuesday. The ruptured main prompted agency officials to close the offices before they had opened for […]
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Disney film ?Moana? to be featured at Buena Vista Movie Night on the Lawn on Saturday, July 22, 2017

Free outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food on the grounds of one of Delaware's most historic estates.
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Governor Carney Directs DOE to Create Regulation, Model Policy to Prevent Discrimination in Schools

New guidelines will help districts and charter schools create consistent anti-discrimination policies statewide   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that he has directed the Delaware Department of Education to develop specific guidelines – by regulation – for school districts and charter schools to use in developing policies that prohibit discrimination against […]
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75 schools to participate in fresh fruit, vegetable program

In the 2017-18 school year, 75 elementary schools in Delaware will receive funding to participate in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Schools were awarded funding through a competitive application process.
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Public Health Makes it Easier to Apply for Distressed Cemetery Funds

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is changing its Distressed Cemetery Fund guidelines to encourage cemetery owners, managers or caretakers with minimal resources to apply for funds by making the application process more attractive and efficient. The goal is to assist those that have shown an ongoing commitment to repairing cemeteries by increasing the maximum award amount, decreasing the match requirement, and reducing the waiting period between applications.
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DOL Fox Valley office closed due to water main break

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2017  Wilmington – The Delaware Department of Labor's Fox Valley office in Wilmington will be closed today, July 18, 2017, due to a water main break in the area. Those members of the public seeking assistance can visit the DOL website at http://dol.delaware.gov for details on location and contact information […]
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Sallie Mae to Add 285 New Customer Service Jobs in Delaware

Sallie Mae to Add 285 New Customer Service Jobs in Delaware Growth to be Opportunity for Recently Displaced Workers Dover, Del. (July 17, 2017) – Working with the Delaware Division of Small Business, Development & Tourism, Sallie Mae is preparing to grow its customer service operation in New Castle County. Sallie Mae plans to create […]
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Department of Insurance Launches Special Website Section for Public Comment on ACA Rate Request

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Insurance ("Department") has launched a special section on its website for public comments with regard to the requested rate increase by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware ("Highmark").   This increase request of 33.6% applies only to health insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act Exchange. This launch […]
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Defendants Face Prison Time for Robbery, Burglary, Drug, and Weapons Charges

A 45-year-old Newark man faces at least 15 years in prison for a series of 2016 robberies in New Castle County. Deputy Attorney General Christina Kontis secured a guilty plea from Leo Watson to 3 counts of Robbery First Degree. In early June 2016, Watson robbed the Exxon gas station in the 5300 block of […]
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New Law Improves Prosecution Of Driving Under The Influence Cases

Misdemeanor DUI Defendants Now Entitled To Only One Trial Delaware drivers charged with misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence (a first or second offense) will now receive only a single opportunity for a criminal trial. This is the result of the General Assembly's late June passage of legislation that addressed a provision in Delaware law allowing […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 3-9

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware's fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between July 3-9 made 3,346 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 800 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 128 citations.
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Delaware?s State Museums Awarded National Accreditation

The five museums operated by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs have been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
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Governor Carney Announces Appointment of Acting Human Resources Secretary

New agency created by House Bill 4; Sandy Johnson previously served as Director of Delaware State Housing Authority WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced his appointment of Sandy Johnson – a former Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority who has significant executive experience – to serve as Acting Secretary of Delaware's […]
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LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY: Governor Carney, Lawmakers Expand Access to Medical Marijuana for Delawareans with PTSD

Senate Bill 24, signed this week, will improve access to treatment for Delaware veterans WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney this week signed into law Senate Bill 24, which will expand access to medical marijuana treatment for Delaware veterans, and other Delawareans, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The legislation was sponsored by Senator Margaret Rose […]
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Governor Carney Signs Executive Order Reestablishing the Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG)

Members will submit recommendations to the Governor, Legislature and Criminal Justice Council by March 2018 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday released the following statement after signing Executive Order #11 to reestablish the Juvenile Justice Advisory Group, which will examine ways to prevent youth from entering or re-entering the juvenile and criminal justice […]
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DNREC-sponsored Reclaim Our River program to hold 4th annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta Aug. 5 on Nanticoke River

BLADES – The fourth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta – presented by the Delaware Nature Society's Abbott's Mill Nature Center, in conjunction with DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship's Reclaim Our River Program, the Town of Blades and the Nanticoke River Sail & Power Squadron – will cast off on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park, 26 North Market Street, Blades, DE 19973. Sign-in and registration begin at 11 a.m., with judging of boats' appearances at noon, and races starting at 12:30 p.m.
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Commissioner Navarro Issues Statement on Genworth Form A Process

Commissioner Navarro issues statement on Genworth Form A Process The Delaware Department of Insurance ("Department") is actively reviewing an Application for the Acquisition of Control of Genworth Life Insurance Company ("GLIC") by China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co., Ltd. and its Affiliates ("China Oceanwide").  An Application for Acquisition of Control is commonly referred to in the […]
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DNREC, Division of Public Health now accepting proposals for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water planning grants

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Division of Watershed Stewardship and Office of Environmental Finance, and the Delaware Division of Public Health are now accepting project proposals from state, county, and municipal governments, and conservation districts for matching grants for wastewater, surface water and drinking water project planning. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23.
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Can-Do Playground to celebrate 10th anniversary

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation and the Wilmington Area Rotary Club's Community Fund will host a 10th anniversary celebration of the Can-Do Playground in Alapocas Run State Park from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, July 15. The celebration, open to the public, will feature family-friendly activities, including a "Nature on the Go" cart and the Brandywine Traveling Zoo, along with free giveaways for the first 200 guests.
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Governor Carney Announces Selection to Lead DOE?s New Office of Improvement & Innovation

Dorrell Green, Assistant Superintendent at Brandywine School District, is a former teacher and school leader in Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that Dorrell Green – a long-time Delaware educator with a proven track record in school improvement – will lead the Delaware Department of Education's new Office of Improvement & […]
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Delaware Cancer Mortality Drops Again; Public Health Releases Latest Cancer Report

Cancer screening and early detection have contributed to a continuing decline in Delaware's all-site cancer mortality rate over the past decade, say Delaware Public Health officials. From 1999-2003 to 2009-2013, Delaware's cancer death rate decreased 15 percent, an improvement that was slightly higher than the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).
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Governor Carney?s Statement on Delaware?s Wildfire Crew Assisting West Coast States

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement commending Delaware Forest Service's wildfire crew prior to the mobilization of the 20-person team that will battle wildfires in the Rocky Mountain region. "Delaware's wildfire crew is a group of well-trained volunteers and public servants who will leave the safety and comfort of […]
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Final guilty plea from OMB gang member

All 28 gang members charged in 2016 indictment guilty. Na-Quan Lewis, 20, of New Castle, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony and admitted that he violated his probation on a 2014 Robbery Second Degree conviction. A Superior Court judge sentenced Lewis to 3 years in prison on the […]
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DNREC, DHSS to host July 14 public workshop on Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund

DNREC's Office of the Secretary, Environmental Finance, and DHSS Division of Public Health, Office of Drinking Water, will host a public workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, July 14, at the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 South Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901, in preparation for the development of FY 2017 project priority lists for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds.
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Data looks at racial diversity in Delaware teacher and school leader workforce

Data highlights how well Delaware's teacher and administrator workforce reflects the diversity of its student population.
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Emergency Sirens To Be Tested ? Sirenas de emergencia para ser probado

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 5, 2017 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Davis Office (302) 659-2235 Cell: (302) 270-9142 Emergency Sirens To Be Tested (Smyrna) – 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, July […]
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Future health professionals bring home awards from national conference

More than 100 middle and high school students and advisors from across Delaware represented the First State as part of HOSA-Future Health Professionals recently at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Orlando.
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Attorney General Denn Strongly Urges Federal Communications Commission to Take Action Against Robocalls

In a letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") on Monday, Attorney General Matt Denn and a bi-partisan group of 29 state attorneys general are urging the FCC to adopt rules that would allow telephone providers to block illegal robocalls – some of which lead to consumer scams. The FCC has requested public comment […]
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces partial closures at three wildlife areas for restoration projects

Restoration activities within the Augustine Wildlife Area's Lang Impoundment and Little Creek Wildlife Area's main impoundment have begun, DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today.
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Nominations Open for Governor?s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards

NEW CASTLE (July 3, 2017) – Nominations for the Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 11. These awards recognize the important contributions Delaware's volunteers, 18 and older, make to their communities. "Thousands of Delawareans give their time and effort each year, volunteering in their […]
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Governor Carney Signs Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Plan, Capping General Assembly Session

Session included measures to improve Delaware's economy, create jobs, reform the Department of Correction, and combat addiction crisis Highlights of the 2017 legislative session include: Restructuring Economic Development: House Bill 226 restructures the way Delaware attracts good-paying jobs to Delaware and keeps them here, with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and small business development. Modernizing […]
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Governor Carney?s Statement on General Assembly?s Failure to Pass a Budget

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney early Saturday morning issued the following statement on the General Assembly's failure to reach a budget agreement: "I'm deeply disappointed that the General Assembly has failed to reach an agreement to pass a balanced budget, and a responsible long-term financial plan. The people of Delaware expect us to responsibly […]
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