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  Archives:  March 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 13-19

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2017

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between March 13-19 made 1,067 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 14 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 10 citations



DDOL Continues Responding to Jobseeker Site Breach

News | Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2017

Original Press Release A list of Frequently Asked Questions is being maintained on the DDOL website. Wilmington – March 23, 2017 In addition to sharing the news of the Job Link data breach via mainstream and social media, copies of the FAQ have been made available to the public and placed in prominent areas of […]



Scholarships Support Higher Education For Young Adults With Diabetes

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2017

The Delaware Diabetes Coalition in collaboration with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2017-2018 school year, from high school seniors who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The scholarship program, established in 2008, provides much-needed financial assistance to youth living with this chronic disease.



Merriken is Delaware’s 2017 “Tree Farmer of the Year”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2017

Leslie Merriken received Delaware’s 2017 “Tree Farmer of the Year” award for her extensive work in forestry conservation and education at the Delaware Forestry Association’s annual meeting in Bridgeville. The honor recognizes landowners who practice exceptional management and promote sustainable forestry.

The American Tree Farm System was established in 1941 and is one of the oldest forest landowner organizations. Delaware’s first Tree Farm was certified in 1959; today there are more than 200 Tree Farms covering over 20,000 acres.



Governor Carney Presents Budget Reset Plan for Fiscal Year 2018

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017

Long-term plan addresses Delaware’s structural budget challenges DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday presented his plan to close a $385 million structural budget shortfall and balance the Fiscal Year 2018 state budget through an equal mix of budget reductions and new revenues. Governor Carney’s budget proposal – combined with the plan to study long-term […]





  Archives:  March 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 13-19

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2017

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between March 13-19 made 1,067 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 14 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 10 citations



DDOL Continues Responding to Jobseeker Site Breach

News | Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2017

Original Press Release A list of Frequently Asked Questions is being maintained on the DDOL website. Wilmington – March 23, 2017 In addition to sharing the news of the Job Link data breach via mainstream and social media, copies of the FAQ have been made available to the public and placed in prominent areas of […]



Scholarships Support Higher Education For Young Adults With Diabetes

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2017

The Delaware Diabetes Coalition in collaboration with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2017-2018 school year, from high school seniors who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The scholarship program, established in 2008, provides much-needed financial assistance to youth living with this chronic disease.



Merriken is Delaware’s 2017 “Tree Farmer of the Year”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2017

Leslie Merriken received Delaware’s 2017 “Tree Farmer of the Year” award for her extensive work in forestry conservation and education at the Delaware Forestry Association’s annual meeting in Bridgeville. The honor recognizes landowners who practice exceptional management and promote sustainable forestry.

The American Tree Farm System was established in 1941 and is one of the oldest forest landowner organizations. Delaware’s first Tree Farm was certified in 1959; today there are more than 200 Tree Farms covering over 20,000 acres.



Governor Carney Presents Budget Reset Plan for Fiscal Year 2018

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017

Long-term plan addresses Delaware’s structural budget challenges DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday presented his plan to close a $385 million structural budget shortfall and balance the Fiscal Year 2018 state budget through an equal mix of budget reductions and new revenues. Governor Carney’s budget proposal – combined with the plan to study long-term […]