Delaware’s SNAP Program Issues Additional Emergency Benefits Available Starting July 31

Existing clients may receive these additional benefits to support food needs NEW CASTLE (July 31, 2020) – Emergency benefits have been issued to participants of Delaware's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for July as part of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020.   Under this federal act signed into law March 18, […]
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Weekly COVID-19 Update: DPH Continues to Announce New Cases, Recoveries, and Deaths; Decline in Hospitalizations

DOVER (July 31, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020. A total of 14,788 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]
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DNREC Lifts Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach

DNREC lifted the recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue late Friday afternoon after water quality tests taken Thursday showed bacteria levels had returned below the advisory level. The advisory had been issued Thursday based on results from Wednesday's regularly scheduled sampling by DNREC's Recreational Water Program. Ocean beach swimming advisories based on […]
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“Women’s Work: Campaigning for Social Change”

22nd annual Chautauqua tent shows to take place in Lewes and New Castle, Del. during September 2020.
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UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS WILL DECREASE BY $600 PER WEEK AFTER AUGUST 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Thursday, July 30, 2020, Wilmington, Delaware. The Delaware Department of Labor releases public notification to inform all Delawareans currently receiving Unemployment Insurance Benefits, that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program ended on July 25, 2020.   Due to the rise in unemployment resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic, Congress authorized a […]
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DNREC Young Environmentalists of the Year Announced at Delaware State Fair

Today at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington, a group of dedicated Delaware students were honored for their work to protect, restore or enhance our state's natural resources as Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced this year's recipients of the DNREC Young Environmentalists of the Year Awards.
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DNREC Issues Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach

DNREC has issued a recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue based on elevated levels of bacteria found in a sample taken Wednesday by the Department's environmental scientists.
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DNREC Extends Public Comment Period Until Aug. 15 on Croda Permit Application

The public comment period on a pending application for an air permit for Croda Inc. will be extended until Aug. 15, 2020.
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Division of the Arts Announces 2020 Mid-Atlantic Teaching Artist Virtual Retreat

This virtual retreat will take place online over a period of four weeks from August 10 – September 2, 2020 Wilmington, Del. (July 29, 2020) – Co-sponsored and coordinated by seven state arts agencies, the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Teaching Artist Virtual Retreat from August 10 through September 2, 2020 will bring together arts education professionals from […]
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Incoming Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services

NEW CASTLE (July 29, 2020) – Incoming Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik, who will be sworn into office July 31, today announced several leadership changes across the organization. The changes: Marissa Catalon, who previously served as Deputy Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS), has been appointed as […]
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State Auditor McGuiness Announces Creation of a National COVID-19 Data Quality Audit Template

DOVER, DELAWARE – Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness today announced the creation of a national COVID-19 Data Quality Audit template developed as part of a multistate effort to review state COVID-19 data reporting and monitoring. The first-of-its-kind project to create an audit framework for states to follow was conceived through collaboration with fiscal watchdogs from […]
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July 28, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing

Watch a live press briefing around 1:45pm on Tuesday on coronavirus with Governor Carney and state officials.      
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Delawareans report receiving mysterious packages of plant seeds

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) received reports over the weekend from several Delawareans who received unsolicited packages of seeds in shipments from China. Based on information provided by constituents, the packages were sent by mail and may have Chinese writing on them. Anyone who has received such a package is asked to report the shipment to the Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance Program (SITC) by calling the Smuggling Hotline at 1-800-877-3835. Recipients are asked to leave everything inside the package to help investigators trace the origin. No one should ever plant seeds they did not order because they could be an invasive species.
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GACEC Director on Delmarva Life Speaking About ADA and Deldhub.com

Wendy Strauss, the Director of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens was interviewed by WBOC’s  Lisa Bryant about the ADA and the revived State Transition website  www.deldhub.com for students with disabilities and their parents and teachers. Link to the interview  https://youtu.be/1MuM2V7QiyY  Delaware Disability Hub website:  www.deldhub.com  Learn more about the GACEC here. 
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Public Health Encourages COVID-19 Testing for Attendees of Dover Church, Church Conferences

DOVER (July 27, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging COVID-19 testing for members of a Dover church and attendees of the church's weekend conference. DPH is making the recommendation after at least three members of the Destiny Christian Church in Dover tested positive for COVID-19. At least two of the […]
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Governor Carney Signs 24th Modification to State of Emergency Declaration

Updated order allows driver's education services, senior centers to resume safely WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed the 24th modification to his State of Emergency declaration, allowing driver education services to resume immediately, with safety measures in place to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Governor Carney's modification also allows senior centers to open […]
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DPH Continues to Announce Additional Cases, Hospitalizations, Recoveries; Identifies Additional Deaths

DOVER (July 24, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020. A total of 14,202 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]
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Delaware Residents Warned of Unclaimed Property Scam

Delaware's Director of the Office of Unclaimed Property (OUP), Brenda Mayrack, is warning residents about fraudulent scam text messages that are circulating across several states, including Delaware. These messages invite recipients to follow a link to access the “DE un-claimed asset database.” Please be advised that OUP never communicates with claimants or potential claimants by […]
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Treasurer Davis Urges Change to Protect Financial Freedom of People with Disabilities

Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis is calling on Congress to expand eligibility for the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act. Both the United States Senate (S. 651) and House of Representatives (HR. 1814) introduced bills to increase the age of onset for individuals with disabilities, allowing them and their families to establish tax-advantaged savings […]
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DNREC Announces Killens Pond State Park Water Park to Reopen Friday After Cleaning, Negative Tests

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reopen the Killens Pond State Park Water Park on Friday, July 24, following its closure last week after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Through the Division of Public Health, contact tracing was completed, water park staff who met the definition of close contact with […]
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DPH, Healthy Communities Delaware Announce Funding to Support Community-Level COVID-19 Response Projects

DOVER (July 23, 2020) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Healthy Communities Delaware (HCD) initiative announced on Tuesday collaborations with several communities throughout Delaware that have been significantly impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Working with 12 community-based lead organizations, Healthy Communities Delaware is providing more than $720,000 in funding […]
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The Delaware Department of Labor Issues Guidelines for Employers and Employees Regarding Returning to Work.

For Immediate Release July 22, 2020 Contact: Kenneth Briscoe Director of Communications Kenneth.Briscoe@delaware.gov   (Wilmington, DE) –  PHASE 2 of Governor John Carney's Economic Reopening plan began on June 15, 2020. During this rolling reopening of the state's economy, the restrictions put in place by Governor Carney in March 2020 to reduce the spread of […]
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Former Legislative Hall Employee Charged With Felony Theft

DOJ's Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust and Delaware State Police's Financial Crimes Unit brought case A Kent County grand jury Monday charged Dawn Hill, former employee of the Controller General's Office, with two felonies arising from a scheme that deprived a retiring Legislative Hall employee from a farewell vacation overseas. The grand jury […]
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Lifetime CDL Ban for Human Trafficking Conviction Signed Into Law

Governor John Carney has signed Senate Bill 223 into law, bringing Delaware into compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's "No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act" by creating a lifetime disqualification for a commercial driver's license if the individual engages in human trafficking while using a motor vehicle. Human trafficking activities have often […]
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ATLAS™ Website Launches to Help Delawareans Navigate to Appropriate Addiction Treatment

NEW CASTLE (July 21, 2020) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced the launch of ATLAS™, the first resource of its kind to help those looking for addiction treatment find high-quality and appropriate care. This online platform, www.TreatmentATLAS.org, provides the public and decision makers across the state with transparent data […]
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July 21, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing

Governor John Carney will hold a press briefing at 1:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Carvel State Office building to answer questions from members of the press about Delaware's response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).      
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Delaware Department of Labor Announces Additional Extended Benefits for Unemployment

  For Immediate Release July 20, 2020 Contact: Kenneth Briscoe Director of Communications Kenneth.Briscoe@delaware.gov   (Wilmington, DE) – The Delaware Department of Labor announced today that Delaware has already begun offering the Federal-State Extended Benefits program for those who have exhausted their previous unemployment benefits.   Delaware’s most recent insured unemployment rate (IUR) exceeded the […]
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Commissioner Navarro Partners with Aquila to Distribute Overdose Medication

Will provide Naloxone kits and training at Seaford event Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, the Town of Seaford, and Aquila Behavioral Health of Delaware have joined forces to deliver life-saving overdose reversal medication to residents on July 27 from 4:00 to 6:00PM at Williams Pond Park. Free opioid rescue kits provided by the Division of Public […]
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Governor Carney Urges Delawareans to Stay Safe During Excessive Heat

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware, along with several other states, will experience excessive heat over the weekend and into next week. The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for most of Delaware and a Heat Advisory for Delaware's beaches, which begin Sunday, July 19, at noon through Monday, July 20, at 8:00 p.m. The severe weather may […]
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Governor Carney on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

Delaware Governor John Carney shared the following statement on the passing of his former colleague in the U.S. House of Representatives and civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis: “One of the real privileges I had as a member Congress was the opportunity to get to know Congressman John Lewis — and to join him on […]
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Flag lowering for Rep. John Lewis

President Trump today ordered United States flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff immediately in memory of Representative John Lewis of Georgia. In concurrence with the President's order, Gov. Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings also be flown at half-staff. Flags are to be […]
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Weekly COVID-19 Update: Public Health Continues to Announce New Positive Cases; Hospitalizations, Deaths Remain Steady

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2020.
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Ex-daycare worker indicted for Murder, 52 counts of Child Abuse following infant homicide investigation

A New Castle County grand jury has indicted a New Castle woman for 53 felonies following the alleged murder of an infant and the abuse of four other children at a Bear daycare facility. Dejoynay Ferguson, 20, is alleged to have suffocated a 4-month-old child to death and to have abused that child and four other children between July […]
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Trinidad Navarro Statement on Signing of Telemedicine Bill

Temporary codification of expanded telemedicine options helps all Delawareans Today Governor John Carney signed, via livestream, HS 1 for HB 348, sponsored by Representative David Bentz, which temporarily codifies a number of consumer-friendly provisions developed during COVID-19 that can increase access to health care due to expanding telemedicine. Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro issued the following […]
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Killens Pond Water Park Closed Due to Staff Member With COVID-19 Positive Test

A staff member at the Killens Pond State Park water park has tested positive for COVID-19. The water park will be closed until at least Friday, July 24.
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Conservation Project Cleans Indian River and Expands Wildlife Area

The Center for the Inland Bays has partnered with DNREC to permanently protect and restore 52 acres of highly-valuable forests and wetlands.
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Delaware’s Department of Health and Social Services Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Public Comment

Process Involved 14 Months of Internal, External Analysis and Outreach NEW CASTLE (July 16, 2020) – After 14 months of analysis, employees and stakeholder online surveys, internal and external focus group interviews, and a focus on strengths and weaknesses of current operations by a strategic planning steering committee, the Department of Health and Social Services […]
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State of Delaware Announces Guidance for Reopening of Schools for 2020-21 Academic Year

Guidance to help Districts and Charters plan for three different learning scenarios based on COVID-19 spread WILMINGTON, Del. – Secretary of Education Susan Bunting today released the state's guidance for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 academic year. Districts and charter schools will use this guidance to formulate plans for the upcoming school year. In […]
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New Christina River Bridge at Wilmington Riverfront Dedicated to Former State Senator Margaret Rose Henry

Governor John Carney was joined by state and local officials in dedicating the recently opened Christina River Bridge at the Wilmington Riverfront in honor of former state senator Margaret Rose Henry. "Senator Margaret Rose Henry's proud legacy of service to the people of the eastside of Wilmington and the State of Delaware has made a […]
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DNREC Natural Resources Police Make Arrests in Wildlife Animal Cruelty Case

DNREC Fish and Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested Richard Bunting, 20, of Frankford on July 9 and two juveniles on July 13 and charged them with multiple deer poaching and with felony charges, following an investigation into a reported wildlife animal cruelty incident that occurred July 8 in the Hudson Road area near Gumboro.
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GACEC Launches New Disability Website

DelAWARE DisABILITY HUB www.deldhub.com   DOVER, DE- The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC), a small state agency, in the Anniversary month of the ADA or Americans With Disabilities Act, launched the Delaware Disability Hub transition website www.deldhub.com. This transition website for people with disabilities in the state and across the nation, helps youth, […]
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Public Health Announces Update to Statewide COVID-19 Testing Plan

Partnership with Walgreens will Expand Testing in Delaware DOVER (July 15, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) on Tuesday released an update to its coordinated statewide plan to ensure all Delawareans continue to have access to safe and efficient coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing. Delaware's updated COVID-19 testing plan strives to address […]
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GACEC in honor of ADA’s 30th Year hosts Boundless A Musical Journey in Zoom

The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens in recognition of the Americans with Disabilities Act 30th Anniversary will show Boundless A Musical Journey today at 3pm. The link is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kceGvqTwoGd3I6Xf-kBIjODx_NxBlsqMo 
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Delaware Hunting Licenses and Conservation Access Passes Now Easier to Purchase Online

Hunters and trappers can now use a new, user-friendly online system to access license sales, License Exempt Numbers (LEN), harvest registration, hunting permit and hunter education.
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July 14, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing

  Governor John Carney will hold a press briefing at 1:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Carvel State Office building to answer questions from members of the press about Delaware's response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).        
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Life Insurance Policy Locator finds over $3.5 Million for Users

Over $1 million claimed by Delaware residents in 2019, More than $400,000 in early 2020 The Delaware Department of Insurance has released new data about local use of the Life Insurance Policy Locator, a free tool offered in conjunction with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). In total, 1,116 requests have been submitted, and […]
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Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse to be repainted

Project expected to be completed before summer's end 2020.
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Four Delaware Arts Organizations Receive $50,000 in CARES Act Funding

The National Endowment for the Arts grants funding to 855 organizations to support staff salaries, fees for artists or contractual personnel, and facilities costs Wilmington, Del. (July 10, 2020) – Earlier this month, four Delaware arts organizations—Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Shakespeare, OperaDelaware and State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education—received $50,000 from the National Endowment […]
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Public Health Announces 121 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Delaware, 0 New Deaths

SMYRNA (July 10, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 121 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2020. No additional deaths were reported on Thursday. In addition, 58 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 11 of whom […]
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DNREC Announces Killens Pond State Park Water Park to Open Saturday

Safety Measures, Including Limited Capacity and Hours, in Effect Until Further Notice  The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reopen the Killens Pond State Park Water Park on Saturday, July 11, with measures in effect to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Water Park will limit its hours and offer two sessions […]
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Statewide Family Reentry Pilot Program Launched

DOVER – Delaware's five public housing authorities (PHAs), the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) and the Delaware Center for Justice (DCJ) today launched the Delaware Family Reentry Pilot (FRP) Program, a statewide initiative to give individuals recently released from incarceration the opportunity to access safe and stable housing by reuniting with their families who live […]
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DSP Lt. Col. Melissa A. Zebley Named Superintendent Of Delaware State Police

STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY P.O. BOX 818 DOVER, DELAWARE 19903-0818 NEWS RELEASE Date: July 9, 2020 Contact: DSHS Wendy Hudson – (302) 382-7978 DSP MCpl. Melissa Jaffe – (302) 382-2136 DSP LT. COL. MELISSA A. ZEBLEY NAMED SUPERINTENDENT OF DELAWARE STATE POLICE Today Governor John Carney joined Kimberly Chandler, Acting […]
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Flags to be lowered Friday, July 10 for passing of former Rep. Donald Clark

With the passing of former State Representative Donald Clark on June 24, 2020 Governor Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff Friday, July 10 as a mark of respect for Mr. Clark and his service to Delaware. Mr. Clark was first elected to the […]
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Delaware’s 2019-20 Deer Harvest Sets Record High; Wild Turkey Harvest State’s 4th Highest Total

Harvests from two of Delaware's most popular hunting seasons – deer and wild turkey – reflect continued conservation management by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in making the state a successful destination for deer and turkey hunters. A record 16,969 deer harvested for the 2019/20 hunting season helps move management of the deer population to a level that provides quality hunting opportunities while also reducing deer conflicts with humans. The 643 wild turkeys harvested during the spring turkey season from April 11 to May 9 and during the April 4 youth/non-ambulatory disabled hunt produced the fourth-highest recorded harvest for the state.
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Public Health Announces 48 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Delaware, 1 New Death

SMYRNA (July 8, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 48 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020. One new death was also reported. In addition, 57 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 11 of whom are […]
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Public Health Announces 121 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, Two New Deaths

SMYRNA (July 7, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 121 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020. Two new deaths were also reported. In addition, 56 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 15 of whom are […]
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Changes at GACEC

(LtoR) Sybil Baker, Director Wendy Strauss, Governor John Carney, Rep. Kimberly Williams, Kathie Cherry   Farewell To Sybil Baker After nine years, Sybil Baker resigned as our administrative coordinator at GACEC and moved with her husband, who accepted a position as a surgical tech in Texas. We will miss Sybil dearly and appreciated her hard […]
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Delaware Solar Installation Grant Incentive Increased

Solar power installations for Delmarva Power customers in Delaware have become more affordable with grant increases announced this month by DNREC.
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DelDOT Marks Completion of Multiple Projects in First Half of 2020

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is pleased to share that it has completed a variety of infrastructure projects across the state in the first half of 2020 totaling nearly $100 million in infrastructure investments. "This has been an unusual year, but we continue to press forward on the largest infrastructure program in Delaware's history," […]
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July 7, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing

Watch a live press briefing around 1:45pm on Tuesday on coronavirus with Governor Carney and state officials.      
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Delaware Coastal Cleanup – With Precautions – Set for Sept. 12 to Help Keep DE Litter Free

Volunteers are encouraged to mark their 2020 calendars now for the DNREC-sponsored 33rd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, tentatively planned for Sept. 12.
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Public Health Announces 165 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths

SMYRNA (July 6, 2020) –  The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 165 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020. No additional deaths were reported Sunday. In addition, 54 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 15 of whom are […]
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Delaware Libraries Celebrate National Summer Learning Week

Delaware First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney, Delaware Libraries, and United Way of Delaware join the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) in launching National Summer Learning Week, a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe and healthy every summer; ensuring young people return to school ready to succeed.
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Over $6 Million in 2016 Tax Refunds for Delawareans Still Available from IRS

Returns must be filed by July 15th According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), unclaimed income tax refunds from 2016 worth more than $6 million remain available to an estimated 5,600 taxpayers in Delaware who did not file a 2016 federal income tax return. The law typically provides a period of three years for taxpayers […]
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Public Health Announces 132 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths

SMYRNA (July 5, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 132 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Saturday, July 4, 2020. No additional deaths were reported Saturday. In addition, 53 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 15 of whom are […]
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Public Health Announces 73 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 73 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 3, 2020. No additional deaths were reported Friday. In addition, 54 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 13 of whom are critically ill.
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Public Health Announces 192 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; 2 New Deaths

SMYRNA (July 3, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 192 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as well as two additional fatalities related to COVID-19, as of 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020. In addition, 57 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 13 […]
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Public Health Announces 221 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; One New Death

SMYRNA (July 2, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 221 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as well as one additional fatality related to COVID-19, as of 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020. In addition, 67 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 16 […]
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Public Health Announces 36 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; No New Deaths

SMYRNA (July 1, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 36 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware as of 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2020. No new deaths were reported on Tuesday. In addition, 68 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 13 of which […]
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Gov. Carney, AG Jennings, DSHA, Delaware Judiciary Announce Joint Effort on Foreclosure & Eviction Prevention

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, Attorney General Kathy Jennings, Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi and Justice of the Peace Court Chief Magistrate Alan Davis announced a joint effort on foreclosure and eviction prevention to support Delaware homeowners and renters financially impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown. "This is still an extremely […]
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Governor Carney Signs Vote By Mail Legislation

House Bill 346 creates safe, more direct alternative to in-person voting due to COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del.  – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed into law House Bill 346, legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst that allows Delawareans to vote by mail in the 2020 primary, general and special elections. House Bill 346 makes […]
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Accessible Voting Available for July 7th Presidential Primary

Accessible Voting Available for July 7th Presidential Primary The Delaware Department of Elections ("Department") and Disabilities Law Program of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. ("DLP") are pleased to announce the reactivation of Delaware's pilot accessible absentee voting program through Democracy Live. This system offers electronic delivery of accessible ballots, a ballot marking tool, and submission […]
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DELAWARE TEAMS EARN TOP HONORS IN GIRLS GO CYBERSTART

Teams from Padua Academy, Charter School of Wilmington and MOT Charter School receive top scores DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney and Chief Information Officer (CIO) James Collins congratulate Delaware's winners of the Girls Go CyberStart program sponsored by the SANS Institute. From February 10 through May 21, more than 15,600 young high school women representing nearly […]
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