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  Archives:  December 2016

Delaware poultry farmer named 2016 Nuffield International Farming Scholar

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Dover-area poultry farmer Georgie Cartanza is the first American to receive a Nuffield International Scholarship, one of 90 farmers from around the world to participate in the global agricultural scholarship program.




Free books for kids and teachers: Delaware teams up with First Book

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The State of Delaware is partnering with nonprofit social enterprise First Book to enrich the lives of thousands of children in need across the State by putting free brand-new books into their hands and classrooms.




Attorney General Names New Chief Deputy and State Prosecutor for Delaware Department of Justice

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Careers | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

  Attorney General Matt Denn announced that Deputy Attorney General LaKresha Roberts has been named the next Chief Deputy Attorney General for the State of Delaware, and Deputy Attorney General Sean P. Lugg will become the new State Prosecutor. Roberts is currently the Director of the Department of Justice’s Family Division, where she has served […]




Gov. Markell, Department of Labor, honor businesses for hiring people with disabilities

Department of Labor | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Dover, DE — Gov. Jack Markell joined the Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) at Dover Downs to celebrate workplace inclusion by honoring the value and contribution of employees with disabilities and employers who hire them. “Each year we are proud to honor businesses in our State […]




Delaware State Parks launches Corporate Pass Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation is initiating the Corporate Pass Program to offer participating businesses discounted annual passes for employees and other benefits. The Corporate Pass Program gives employers a way to promote health and wellness in the workplace, while providing employees with a benefit they can feel good about.






  Archives:  December 2016

Delaware poultry farmer named 2016 Nuffield International Farming Scholar

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Dover-area poultry farmer Georgie Cartanza is the first American to receive a Nuffield International Scholarship, one of 90 farmers from around the world to participate in the global agricultural scholarship program.




Free books for kids and teachers: Delaware teams up with First Book

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The State of Delaware is partnering with nonprofit social enterprise First Book to enrich the lives of thousands of children in need across the State by putting free brand-new books into their hands and classrooms.




Attorney General Names New Chief Deputy and State Prosecutor for Delaware Department of Justice

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Careers | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

  Attorney General Matt Denn announced that Deputy Attorney General LaKresha Roberts has been named the next Chief Deputy Attorney General for the State of Delaware, and Deputy Attorney General Sean P. Lugg will become the new State Prosecutor. Roberts is currently the Director of the Department of Justice’s Family Division, where she has served […]




Gov. Markell, Department of Labor, honor businesses for hiring people with disabilities

Department of Labor | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Dover, DE — Gov. Jack Markell joined the Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) at Dover Downs to celebrate workplace inclusion by honoring the value and contribution of employees with disabilities and employers who hire them. “Each year we are proud to honor businesses in our State […]




Delaware State Parks launches Corporate Pass Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation is initiating the Corporate Pass Program to offer participating businesses discounted annual passes for employees and other benefits. The Corporate Pass Program gives employers a way to promote health and wellness in the workplace, while providing employees with a benefit they can feel good about.