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  Category: Kent County


Audience participation program on Alexander Hamilton at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on July 12, 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Program to include a re-enactment of the July 11, 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and political rival Aaron Burr which resulted in Hamilton’s passing on July 12, 1804.




“Flying colors”: Delaware passes annual aerial forest health “check-up”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2018

In late-June, Delaware’s forests get an annual “physical” or “check-up” – just after spring’s “leaf-out” blankets the state in a wave of green color. Just as people should visit the doctor to be screened for potential diseases, trees are examined with a variety of tools to hopefully spot minor issues before they turn into major ones.

Armed with a digital camera, GPS technology, and a tablet equipped with specialized software and satellite data, forest health specialist Bill Seybold boards a small plane for a sky-high view of the First State. The annual aerial survey is specifically designed to detect potential threats that can only be seen from the air. Fortunately, early results from the 2018 aerial forest survey indicate no major outbreaks of tree diseases or insect pests.




Free Events for the Fourth of July

Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, July 2, 2018

July 4th is right around the corner, here is a list of events to celebrate Independence Day in 2018 throughout Delaware. View events in by dates / times, location and county at The First State Blog




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order on Budget Smoothing

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Sussex County | Date Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2018

Action will create benchmark budgeting mechanism and promote fiscal sustainability DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday signed Executive Order 21 to implement recommendations of the advisory panel to DEFAC to study potential fiscal controls and budget smoothing mechanisms. The Order will create a benchmark budgeting mechanism, and a Budget Stabilization Fund for budget […]




Governor Carney Signs Fiscal Year 2019 Budget and Supplemental Appropriation

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018

Cements $4.2 billion state budget with $49 million supplemental appropriation for one-time bonuses   DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Governor John Carney signed Senate Bill 235 – the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriation Act. This budget, which received final passage by the General Assembly this week, provides a balanced $4.2 billion financial plan that makes investments […]







  Category: Kent County

Audience participation program on Alexander Hamilton at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on July 12, 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Program to include a re-enactment of the July 11, 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and political rival Aaron Burr which resulted in Hamilton’s passing on July 12, 1804.




“Flying colors”: Delaware passes annual aerial forest health “check-up”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2018

In late-June, Delaware’s forests get an annual “physical” or “check-up” – just after spring’s “leaf-out” blankets the state in a wave of green color. Just as people should visit the doctor to be screened for potential diseases, trees are examined with a variety of tools to hopefully spot minor issues before they turn into major ones.

Armed with a digital camera, GPS technology, and a tablet equipped with specialized software and satellite data, forest health specialist Bill Seybold boards a small plane for a sky-high view of the First State. The annual aerial survey is specifically designed to detect potential threats that can only be seen from the air. Fortunately, early results from the 2018 aerial forest survey indicate no major outbreaks of tree diseases or insect pests.




Free Events for the Fourth of July

Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, July 2, 2018

July 4th is right around the corner, here is a list of events to celebrate Independence Day in 2018 throughout Delaware. View events in by dates / times, location and county at The First State Blog




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order on Budget Smoothing

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Sussex County | Date Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2018

Action will create benchmark budgeting mechanism and promote fiscal sustainability DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday signed Executive Order 21 to implement recommendations of the advisory panel to DEFAC to study potential fiscal controls and budget smoothing mechanisms. The Order will create a benchmark budgeting mechanism, and a Budget Stabilization Fund for budget […]




Governor Carney Signs Fiscal Year 2019 Budget and Supplemental Appropriation

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018

Cements $4.2 billion state budget with $49 million supplemental appropriation for one-time bonuses   DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Governor John Carney signed Senate Bill 235 – the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriation Act. This budget, which received final passage by the General Assembly this week, provides a balanced $4.2 billion financial plan that makes investments […]