Governor Carney, 11 Governors Release Joint Statement on Threats to American Democracy

A coalition of 12 governors, including Governors John Carney (DE), Jay Inslee (WA), Kate Brown (OR), Gavin Newsom (CA), Phil Murphy (NJ), Gretchen Whitmer (MI), Tony Evers (WI), Tim Walz (MN), Ralph Northam (VA), Steve Sisolak (NV), Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM), and J. B. Pritzker (IL) released a joint statement today on recent threats to […]
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Delaware Gets Approval to Extend Pandemic-EBT Benefits to Feed Children During COVID-19 Emergency

Eligible Households Will Be Reimbursed Through September for Cost of Meals That Would Have Been Available in Schools NEW CASTLE (Sept. 30, 2020) – The Division of Social Services received federal approval Sept. 25 to extend benefits under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to cover the months of August and September. P-EBT was […]
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Attorney General Jennings announces multistate settlement over 2014 Anthem data breach

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Wednesday that Delaware has joined a total $39.5 million settlement with Anthem stemming from the massive 2014 data breach that involved the personal information of 78.8 million Americans. Through the settlement, Anthem has reached a resolution with the 43-state multistate coalition and California. The DOJ's Consumer Protection Unit helped secure […]
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Delaware integrates prescription monitoring program into its electronic health record system

DOVER, DE – All Delaware prescribers and pharmacists can now integrate their electronic health record and pharmacy management systems with the state's prescription monitoring program (PMP), the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation has announced. The integration will be via Appriss Health's PMP Gateway solution. Appriss Health has delivered PMP services for the Delaware Division of […]
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Investor Protection Unit Joins CFTC to Stop Nationwide Precious Metals IRA, Bullion Coin Scheme

Attorney General Jennings announced Tuesday that the Delaware Department of Justice's Investor Protection Unit is participating in a consolidated nationwide enforcement action to disrupt a fraudulent precious metals scheme that has solicited more than $180 million from seniors and other investors. The Delaware Department of Justice, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and 29 other […]
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DPH Partners With Health Care and Community Partners to Launch Fight Flu DE — Enhanced Flu Vaccination Campaign

DOVER (Sept. 29, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is partnering with health care, faith-based and community partners to launch an aggressive communications campaign to mobilize all Delawareans to get their flu vaccinations called 'Fight Flu DE.' Working to reach diverse audiences through influencers and with messaging that will motivate them to […]
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OAW Announces Arrest in Camden Animal Cruelty Case

CAMDEN (Sept. 29, 2020) — Officers from the Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) arrested a Camden-Wyoming woman on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in connection to a recent animal cruelty case in which 184 animals were seized from a residence in the Camden area. Linda Favre, 65, was arraigned on 19 […]
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September 29, 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). Dr. Rattay will administer flu vaccinations to GoveGovernor John Carney will hold a press briefing at 1:45 p.m. in the […]
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DuPont Nature Center Closing for Winter Observation Deck to Remain Open

The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve will close for the winter starting Thursday, Oct. 1, with a scheduled reopening Saturday, April 3, 2021 for the busy spring and summer seasons.
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Pair of Courts side with DOJ on USPS, vote-by-mail

Two Courts ordered Monday that Delaware's temporary vote-by-mail law is valid and enjoined the USPS from continuing to implement operational changes that have led to nationwide service disruptions. "I'm grateful to the judges in these cases who ruled for the people and for the rule of law," said Attorney General Jennings. "It's unfortunate that we […]
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Update – Flag Lowering for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Please note the following update regarding the current flag lowering for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The interment for Justice Ginsburg is scheduled for tomorrow, September 29. Accordingly, all flags are to be returned to full staff at the close of business tomorrow, September 29.
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Department of Finance & The Precisionists, Inc. Launch Autism at Work Program

The State of Delaware Department of Finance recently began collaborating with The Precisionists (TPI), a Wilmington, Del.-based organization focused on employment for adults with disabilities. The pilot program, about to celebrate its first anniversary, uses the talents of a team of autistic adults from TPI's workforce to tackle critical business needs within the Department of […]
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DOL Announces the “High Extended Benefits” Program

  Delaware Department of Labor Announces an Additional Seven Weeks of Extended Benefits through the "High Extended Benefits" Program.      For Immediate Release September 28, 2020 Contact: Kenneth Briscoe Director of Communications Kenneth.Briscoe@delaware.gov     (Wilmington, DE) – Monday, September 28, 2020 The Delaware Department of Labor announced today the extension of unemployment benefits, […]
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SNAP distribuirá otra ronda de los beneficios de alimentos de emergencia para su uso a partir del 30 de septiembre

NEW CASTLE (28 de septiembre de 2020) – El Programa de Asistencia de Nutrición Suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés) de Delaware distribuirá otra ronda de los beneficios mensuales de alimentos para la emergencia a los participantes elegibles como parte de la respuesta federal al coronavirus. Los beneficios de la emergencia para septiembre se […]
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Grants Available for Community Water Quality Projects

Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowner's associations are eligible to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC's Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program.
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Delaware Surpasses 20,000 Positive Case of COVID-19; New Daily Cases Remain Elevated

DOVER (Sept. 25, 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, September 24, 2020. A total of 20,085 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]
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Governor Carney Issues Revision to Omnibus COVID-19 Order

Modification resumes FOIA; makes technical changes around school guidance WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued a revision to the omnibus State of Emergency order, resuming the processing of requests under Delaware's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Click here to read Governor Carney's modification. "Thank you to all Delawareans who are doing the hard […]
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Attorney General Jennings Announces Multistate Settlement with C.R. Bard

Attorney General Jennings announced Friday a settlement by 48 states and the District of Columbia with C.R. Bard, Inc. and its parent company Becton, Dickinson and Company for the deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices. The settlement follows a 2019 settlement with Johnson & Johnson Ethicon, Inc. for similar conduct. Surgical mesh is a […]
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Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance Continues Lost Wage Assistance Program

The Delaware Division of Unemployment insurance continues to make payments for the Lost Wage Assistance program. However, the timing of payments will vary depending on the status of each individual's claim. For week 1 we paid approximately 27,000 individuals and a slightly smaller number for weeks 2 and 3. Individuals in the traditional Unemployment Insurance […]
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$1.5 Million EDA Grant to Delaware Innovation Space to Launch Hard Science Startup Accelerator

WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, Delaware Governor John Carney, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced a $1.5 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to Delaware Innovation Space to create a Hard Science Startup Accelerator. The grant was awarded […]
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Second Application Round for DE Relief Grants to Open October 1

Round 1 applicants will be notified of status by September 30 WILMINGTON, Del. – Eligible Delaware small businesses and nonprofits will be able to apply for the $30 million available from second round of DE Relief Grants starting Thursday, October 1 at 10:00 a.m. on delbiz.com/relief. "Delaware small businesses are the backbone of our economy and […]
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Three Delaware schools receive national Blue Ribbon Honors

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized three Delaware schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
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Delaware Recognized for 25th Consecutive Year of Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded Delaware its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the State’s fiscal year 2019 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). This is the 25th consecutive year the State has received this award, which is the highest form of recognition in […]
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DSHA Announces $2.8 Million Awarded to Strong Neighborhoods Projects Statewide

DOVER – Six projects statewide will receive $2.8 million from Delaware's Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund to address vacant, abandoned or foreclosed properties, Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi announced today. The Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund is used to support community development, address crime and transform neighborhoods that are […]
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Take a Stand Against Falls: Falls Prevention Awareness Week September 21-25, 2020

DOVER (Sept. 23, 2020) – The coronavirus pandemic has changed many things. One thing that's still the same: Falling is NOT a normal part of aging. There are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Falls can be disabling or fatal and are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the U.S., according […]
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Medicare Assistance Bureau Innovates to Serve Residents During COVID-19

More ways to receive Medicare counseling and information as Open Enrollment approaches, Bureau earns federal grants to support efforts When COVID-19 required cancellation of the Department of Insurance Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau series of statewide Welcome to Medicare in-person events, the team responded rapidly, engaging with residents in new ways and offering their free, one-on-one […]
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Weatherization Program Helps Delawareans Invest in Their Homes

DNREC offers the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) at no cost to qualified low-income families to reduce energy costs.
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COVID Alert DE Expands Reach with Pennsylvania’s Exposure Notification App Released Tuesday

COVID Alert PA Interoperable with Delaware app available on App Store and Google Play  WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) announced that COVID Alert DE will be interoperable with Pennsylvania’s exposure notification app, COVID Alert PA, which launched today. The COVID Alert DE mobile app is available in the App Store or Google […]
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DHSS Authorizes Four Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 22, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance has authorized four health-care provider groups to serve as Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), important participants in the state's effort to innovate around the quality and cost of health care, and to improve health outcomes for […]
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Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust releases supplemental McDole report

Report addresses firearm, claims of new evidence The Department of Justice's Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust (DCRPT) released Tuesday a supplemental report regarding the September 23, 2015 police shooting of Jeremy McDole. After the DOJ was presented in June with claims of new evidence and concerns about the validity of firearms evidence cited […]
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September 22, 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 Office of Highway Safety Promotes National Child Passenger Safety Week

Delaware Office of Highway Safety Promotes National Child Passenger Safety Week from September 20 – 26, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cynthia Cavett, Marketing Specialist & Public Information Officer Delaware Office of Highway Safety Cynthia.Cavett@delaware.gov 302-744-2743 DOVER, Del. (September 21, 2020) – Child Passenger Safety Week is a nationwide campaign that spreads critical awareness and […]
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“Cyber Seafaring”: Zwaanendael Museum’s virtual maritime-history series, Oct. 1–3, 2020

Four-part series of virtual presentations on the Lewes/Cape Henlopen region's maritime history.
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AG Jennings announces settlement with Novartis regarding allegations of improper kickbacks

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that Delaware has joined the United States, twenty-seven other states, and the District of Columbia to settle allegations against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ("Novartis"). Delaware's settlement amount of $94,450.99 will go to the Division of Medicaid and Medicaid Assistance ("DMMA") within the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services ("DHSS"). […]
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Flags to be Lowered for Passing of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Per US flag Code, both the US and Delaware flags are to be lowered to half staff due to the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The US Flag Code requires flags to remain at half-staff until the day of Justice Ginsburg's interment. As that date has not yet been determined, subsequent […]
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Delaware Public Health Continues to See Spike in New Daily Cases of COVID-19

DOVER (Sept. 18, 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, September 17, 2020. A total of 19,366 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]
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First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Announces “First Chance” Award Recipients

Awards recognize leaders, organizations that provided meals for children during spring and summer WILMINGTON, Del. – First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney and members of the End Childhood Hunger Task Force (ECHO) on Friday announced recipients of "First Chance" awards. The award recipients consist of leaders and teams that stepped up to keep feeding Delaware children when school buildings had […]
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More than 32,000 Delawareans May Be Eligible for Stimulus Payments

Non-filers have until October 15th to register State Treasurer Colleen Davis urges Delawareans not typically required to file federal income tax returns to watch their mail for a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) saying they may qualify for a federal Economic Impact Payment (EIP). The letter urges recipients to visit the special Non-Filers: […]
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DHSS’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Launches Online Behavioral Health Treatment Referral Platform

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 17, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced today the launch of a new online platform that allows Delawareans to find substance use disorder or mental health treatment services for themselves or a loved one. DHSS' Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) partnered with Appriss Health, […]
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Delaware wildfire crew wraps up successful assignment

Delaware's wildfire crew is returning to the First State after successfully battling blazes on a 14-day assignment in Arizona and California. Delaware's 21-person team mobilized at Blackbird State Forest in Smyrna on August 28. On August 30 they were assigned to the Griffin Fire, a 61,821-acre blaze in Arizona's Tonto National Forest in the U.S. Forest Service's Southwest Region. They subsequently took on the Rockhouse Fire, a 19,506-acre blaze on land managed by the San Carlos Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, located 22 miles southeast of San Carlos, AZ. On September 9, they were transferred to the Southern California Geographic Area and assigned to the Valley Fire, which has consumed 17,665 acres in the Cleveland National Forest and located 19 miles northeast of Chula Vista, CA. The crew is expected to arrive back at Blackbird State Forest in Smyrna, Delaware by Friday afternoon, September 18.
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Consumer Protection Unit secures $337,000 in debt relief for Delaware ITT Tech

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the Delaware Department of Justice's Consumer Protection Unit have secured an agreement to obtain $337,478.96 in debt relief for former ITT Tech students in Delaware as part of a multistate settlement that a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reached with PEAKS Trust, a private […]
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“Treasury Talks” Debuts

Treasurer Davis hosts discussions on fiscal issues Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis announces the first episode of "Treasury Talks," an ongoing series of videos featuring people from around the state and around the country discussing financial related information that relates to everyone. "'Treasury Talks' gives me the opportunity to share not only the work of […]
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More Delmarva Fox Squirrels Moving to Delaware

Delmarva fox squirrels are about to get a population boost in Delaware with a new round of translocations planned for later this month, a project of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and its state and federal partners.
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Former Fenwick Island police chief pleads guilty to Official Misconduct, Falsifying Business Records

The former Chief of the Fenwick Island Police Department has pleaded guilty to Official Misconduct and Falsifying Business Records. Boyden was indicted in August after knowingly submitting, between February of 2014 and March of 2020, false reports to the Delaware Council on Police Training indicating that he had been certified in firearms.  Boyden was charged with, and pleaded guilty to, one count of […]
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ALERT: Be wary of unsolicited phone calls claiming to be from Division of Small Business

DOVER, Del.  – The Division of Small Business has learned of multiple business owners receiving phone calls claiming to be from DSB in relation to an application for a DE Relief Grant. These are not real outreach from the Division. The Division of Small Business will not make initial contact on a DE Relief Grant […]
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DELAWARE OFFERS STATEWIDE SPEED SURVEY AND SPEED TEST

Information gathered will be used to address broadband challenges  DOVER, Del. — In an effort to improve broadband services across the entire state, the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is partnering with CTC Technology and Energy to conduct a statewide speed survey. Over the next 45 days residents can visit SpeedSurvey.Delaware.gov to test […]
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Reminder: POW/MIA Flags to be Flown at State Facilities on September 18

Title 29, Section 408 of the Delaware Code requires Delaware State agencies, including all public schools, to display a POW/MIA flag on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the third Friday in September. Section 408 reads as follows: "§408 Display of POW/MIA flag. State agencies, including all public schools, shall cause a POW/MIA flag to be displayed […]
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State of Delaware Launches COVID Alert DE Mobile App

Free app uses Google/Apple platform and protects user privacy; Available for download today in App Store or Google Play WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) on Tuesday launched COVID Alert DE – a mobile app available in the App […]
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September 15, 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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Governor Carney Announces Appointments to State Board of Education

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has appointed former State Teacher of the Year Wendy Turner and high school student Elise Sampson to serve on the State Board of Education. Turner was Delaware's 2017 State Teacher of the Year and Sampson is a current Smyrna High School student. Each will be only the second person to serve in their respective roles since the […]
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Input Sought on Delaware’s Climate Action Plan

DNREC kicks off a series of virtual public workshops this week aimed at getting feedback on potential actions the state can take to best prepare for climate change.
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Delaware Continues to See Increase in New Daily COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths

DOVER (Sept. 11, 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, September 10, 2020. A total of 18,559 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]
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Governor Carney Announces Updates to Statewide Testing Sites

Protect your loved ones: know your status, get tested today WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) on Friday announced updates to the State of Delaware’s testing strategy, expanding access to free COVID-19 statewide and providing consistent options for Delawareans to get tested. […]
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AG Jennings, 21 other AGs successful in Census ruling

Court blocks Trump effort to exclude undocumented immigrants from congressional representation  In a victory for the 2020 Census, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled late Thursday that undocumented immigrants must be included in congressional apportionment following the census count. Delaware was one of the suit's plaintiffs. "The Constitution is […]
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DPH Alienta a lo Asistentes del Evento de Rodeo en Bridgeville a Tomarse una Prueba para el Coronavirus

La División de Salud Pública (DPH) están alentando fuertemente a los que asistieron al evento del rodeo que no estaba permitido en el Rancho El en Bridgeville el 6 de septiembre 2020 a que se hagan la prueba del coronavirus lo más pronto posible en un lugar que le sea conveniente.
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AG Jennings announces suit to hold Exxon, American Petroleum Institute, 29 others accountable for climate change costs

Claims include Negligent Failure to Warn, Trespass, Nuisance and Consumer Fraud Act violations Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that Delaware is suing 31 fossil fuel companies on behalf of the state's residents and businesses to hold them accountable for decades of deception about the role their products play in causing climate change, the harm […]
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Flags to be Lowered September 11 in Observance of Patriot Day

By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as "Patriot Day". This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th. In concurrence with this joint resolution, Governor Carney has ordered the U. S. and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff […]
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Governor Carney Announces $25M Delaware Nonprofit Support Fund

State of Delaware partners with New Castle County to support service-related nonprofits statewide WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer joined leaders of Delaware nonprofit and philanthropy organizations on Wednesday to announce the $25 million Delaware Nonprofit Support Fund, which will support organizations that have provided critical services to […]
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Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 9, 2020) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik today announced leadership changes for the organization, splitting the Department's Deputy Secretary position into two positions, one in charge of policy and social services and the other in charge of operations and special populations. Magarik served as the Department's […]
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Delaware Department Of Labor Will Begin Issuing An Additional $300.00 In Benefits Through Lost Wages Assistance Funding

WILMINGTON (Sept. 8, 2020) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Delaware's application to receive Lost Wages Assistance funding from FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund. On August 8, 2020, President Trump made available up to $44 billion from FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to Americans who have lost wages due to the […]
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DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WILL BEGIN ISSUING AN ADDITIONAL $300.00 IN BENEFITS THROUGH LOST WAGES ASSISTANCE FUNDING

WILMINGTON (Sept. 8, 2020) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Delaware's application to receive Lost Wages Assistance funding from FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund. On August 8, 2020, President Trump made available up to $44 billion from FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to Americans who have lost wages due to the […]
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State of Delaware Employees Recognized for Team Excellence, Excellence and Commitment in State Service, and Heroism

Public Servants Recognized for Outstanding Achievements  WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, Cabinet members, and the business community celebrate the extraordinary work of Delaware's public servants and present awards annually to state employees that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their work. Historically, the Department of Human Resources hosts an annual recognition event during Public […]
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Delaware Flag to be Lowered for Former Milford Mayor Ronnie Rogers

Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered September 9, 2020 to honor the many years of public service of former Milford mayor Joseph Ronald "Ronnie" Rogers who passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Mr. Rogers began his political career in Milford by running for city council representing the 1st ward in […]
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Prepare to apply for a DE Relief Grant, application round opens Tuesday

DOVER, Del. – The Division of Small Business will begin accepting applications for the first round of distribution from the $100 million DE Relief Grant program starting 10 AM Tuesday at delbiz.com/relief. Grants of up to $100,000 are available to assist Delaware small businesses (and nonprofits) impacted by COVID-19. Over the long weekend, business owners interested […]
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Weekly COVID-19 Update – Sept. 4, 2020: New Daily COVID Cases Increase; Recoveries, Deaths Remain Steady

DOVER (Sept. 4, 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, September 3, 2020. A total of 17,752 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]
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DNREC Announces Temporary Brandywine Zoo Weekday Closures

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close the Brandywine Zoo on weekdays from Tuesday, Sept. 8 through at least Monday, Sept. 21 for construction. The walkway for the new Madagascar Exhibit, which is currently under construction, will be tied into the existing zoo walkway during the closure. The Madagascar Exhibit is part […]
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Delaware Receives More Than $30 Million in FHWA Redistribution

The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) annual August redistribution has resulted in Delaware receiving an additional $30,428,691 in federal funding for infrastructure projects. The redistribution dollars represent federal transportation improvement funds that were allocated, but not used by other states. "We are continuing to make significant investments – more than $4.5 billion – in infrastructure projects […]
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Governor Carney Issues Omnibus Executive Order on COVID-19 Restrictions

Order combines all active State of Emergency modifications  WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed the 27th modification to his State of Emergency, combining all active COVID-19 restrictions into a single order. Governor Carney's modification also formalizes the latest restrictions around bar service in Delaware beach communities and requires that businesses more strictly enforce face […]
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Governor Carney Initiates Justice of the Peace Screening Process

Process occurs once every four years WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he has initiated the Justice of the Peace screening process and encouraged Delawareans in each county to apply by Monday, September 14, 2020. Delawareans interested in being considered for future Justice of the Peace nominations over the next four years must first successfully complete […]
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DHSS to Begin Approving Plans for Indoor Visitation at Delaware’s Long-Term Care Facilities

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 3, 2020) – For Delaware's long-term care facilities with low rates of COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will begin to review proposed plans from eligible facilities to resume indoor visitation. To protect residents and staff, visitation has not been permitted at Delaware's 88 long-term care facilities since […]
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Attorney General Jennings Fights Trump Administration’s Attempts to Reduce Census Efforts

Suit comes at a time when Delaware response rates are lagging. Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a large coalition of attorneys general, cities, counties, and the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors in taking legal action against the Trump Administration's impairment of the 2020 Decennial Census. The coalition filed an amicus brief in National Urban League v. […]
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$21.5 Million in Health Insurance Rebates for Individuals and Small Businesses

Thousands of Highmark 2019 plan participants and groups to receive checks After announcing a reduction of Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace rates for the upcoming enrollment year, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has more good news for residents who purchase insurance on the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace, those who purchase Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware plans […]
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State of Delaware, U.S. Treasury announce MOU to strengthen information sharing

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the State of Delaware announced Friday a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting forth information sharing procedures between the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Delaware Department of Justice. This MOU is intended to: Promote the sharing of certain U.S. economic sanctions-related information between OFAC and the […]
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DHSS Sponsors Recovery Events to Raise Awareness of Support for People Living with Mental, Substance Use Disorders

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 2, 2020) – Recognizing September as National Recovery Month, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik acknowledged the importance of meeting the needs of Delawareans with mental and substance use disorders, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The pandemic is difficult for all of us emotionally, but none more so […]
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Governor Carney, DPH Release New Fall Sports Guidance

The new guidance categorizes sports by risk - high risk, medium risk, and low risk - and requires sports organizers to follow guidance around masks, social distancing, and other preventive measures to keep players, families, and coaches safe.
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Governor Carney Announces Departure of CIO James Collins

After nearly 20 years of state service, Delaware's top technology officer leaving for private sector technology post WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that Delaware Chief Information Officer (CIO) James Collins will step down later this month after nearly 20 years of state service; the past six years as head of the […]
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Delaware Coastal Cleanup Starts Today

The Delaware Coastal Cleanup campaign, launched today by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, encourages Delawareans and visitors to pick up trash in their neighborhoods and nearby parks, on beaches and along waterways to help Keep DE Litter Free.
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