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Published on October 16, 2018 - 18:23 GMT

More than 90 Students will Receive Career-Building Experiences During Disability Mentoring Day in New Castle County

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 16, 2018) – More than 90 students with disabilities are expected to participate in career-building experiences during Delaware’s Disability Mentoring Day on Oct. 17 at locations in Newark and Talleyville. Disability Mentoring Day is held …

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Published on October 15, 2018 - 19:17 GMT

DHSS Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Medicine

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 15, 2018) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker, a board-certified family physician, has been elected as a member of the prestigious National Academy of Medicine (NAM), Academy President Victor …

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Published on October 12, 2018 - 19:35 GMT

Dover Bridge Named in Honor of Senior Airman Elizabeth Loncki

Today, Governor John Carney, Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Delaware’s congressional delegation, and military and veterans’ leaders gathered at Dover Air Force Base to dedicate the bridge over Route 1, between DAFB and base …

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Published on October 11, 2018 - 16:16 GMT

Governor Carney Plans to Nominate General Michael Berry as Next Adjutant General of Delaware National Guard

Major General Carol Timmons slated to retire in March 2019 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has selected Brig. Gen. Michael Berry as the next Adjutant General for the Delaware National Guard. Adjutant General is a Cabinet position and Governor …

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Published on October 10, 2018 - 17:47 GMT

23 Individuals and Groups Will Receive the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards on Oct. 24 in a Dover Ceremony

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 10, 2018) – Twenty-three individuals and groups will be honored with the 2018 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award on Oct. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in …

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Published on October 9, 2018 - 16:27 GMT

Deadline extension for agricultural preservation districts puts Delaware closer to preserving 381,000 acres of farmland

DOVER, Del. – Since 1996, the Delaware AgLands Preservation Program has preserved 127,000 acres of the state’s 508,000 acres currently in agricultural production. After a few years with reduced funding due to statewide budget woes, the tides have turned …

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Published on October 4, 2018 - 17:33 GMT

Delaware Recognized for 100% School Connectivity

Report notes Delaware exceeds broadband speeds for students in schools across the state WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware is a national leader in classroom broadband speeds and connectivity, according to a 2018 State of the States report Expanding Digital …

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Published on October 3, 2018 - 22:15 GMT

Governor Carney’s Statement on Judicial Confirmations

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of six judicial nominations to Delaware state courts: “Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for their votes to confirm all of …

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Published on October 3, 2018 - 15:55 GMT

DHSS Launches START Initiative to Engage More Delawareans Suffering from Substance Use Disorder

WILMINGTON (Oct. 3, 2018) – As a way to engage more Delawareans suffering from substance use disorder in treatment, while also meeting their accompanying needs for housing, employment, education and other wraparound services, the Department of Health and …

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Published on October 2, 2018 - 20:36 GMT

Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Launches Referral Network for Addiction, Mental Health Treatment Services

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 2, 2018) – The Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) last week launched its online referral network – Delaware Treatment and Referral Network (DTRN) – allowing Delaware health care …

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Published on October 2, 2018 - 17:40 GMT

Governor Carney: It’s time, Wilmington!

Op-ed by Governor John Carney What makes a city great? Cities are centers of commerce, arts, sports and places where we can live together. Great cities have good schools and safe and strong neighborhoods where every child has an opportunity to be …

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Published on September 24, 2018 - 18:10 GMT

Delaware Receives $9M Federal Grant to Expand Mental Health Supports in Schools

Grant funds Project DelAWARE, a new partnership between the State of Delaware and three school districts WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware has won a $9 million federal grant to expand school mental health supports. The U.S. Department of Health and Human …

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Published on September 20, 2018 - 20:36 GMT

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Governor Carney’s Construction Career Expo

Expo to expose students, career-seekers to careers in construction WILMINGTON, Del. – On Friday and Saturday at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, Governor John Carney and a dozen partner organizations will host the first Governor’s Construction Career …

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Published on September 20, 2018 - 20:01 GMT

Governor Carney Announces Two Nominations to Court of Chancery

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he intends to nominate the following two individuals for judicial appointment to the Court of Chancery. The Delaware Senate plans to consider the nominations during a special session on …

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Published on September 20, 2018 - 19:35 GMT

Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Protect Delaware’s Coastal Waters and Economy

Senate Bill 200 and Senate Bill 207 will prohibit and prevent offshore drilling in Delaware’s coastal waters REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Senate Bill 200 and Senate Bill 207, two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting …

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Published on September 20, 2018 - 17:37 GMT

Governor Carney Nominates Four Members to State Courts

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he intends to nominate the following four individuals for judicial appointments. The Delaware Senate plans to consider the nominations during a special session on October 3: Hon. Richard …

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Published on September 20, 2018 - 15:05 GMT

DART Highlights Passenger Facility Improvements in Wilmington

Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), operating DART First State, is continuing to invest in passenger facilities in Wilmington and will be replacing and installing new shelters on King Street beginning this week and continuing over the next month. The new …

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Published on September 18, 2018 - 18:37 GMT

Governor Carney, Diamond State Port Corporation, Gulftainer Sign Agreement to Expand Port of Wilmington

Lease agreement expected to create jobs, generate as much as $600 million in new investment WILMINGTON, Del. – On Tuesday, Governor John Carney, the Diamond State Port Corporation, and GT USA Wilmington, LLC finalized an agreement that will significantly …

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Published on September 12, 2018 - 21:30 GMT

TUESDAY: Signing of Port of Wilmington Expansion Agreement

WILMINGTON, Del. – At noon on Tuesday, September 18, Governor Carney, the Diamond State Port Corporation and GT USA Wilmington, LLC will finalize the concession agreement to lease and significantly expand the Port of Wilmington. In March, Governor Carney …

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Published on September 11, 2018 - 03:14 GMT

Flag lowering for Patriot Day

By a joint resolution approved 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day”. This law also directs the flags be lowered to half-staff for the entire day on September 11th. In concurrence with this …

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