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  Archives:  May 2017

Care is urged after red imported fire ants found in palm tree shipment

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017

Red imported fire ants were detected during a routine check at a Sussex County business by the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Plant Industries nursery inspection team. A Hold and Control Order was promptly issued, and a treatment program to eliminate the fire ants is underway. “Buyers of tropical nursery stock – such as palm trees – should carefully inspect their plants for small, aggressive red stinging ants,” said Stephen Hauss, Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator for the Department of Agriculture. “We need these to be reported quickly and promptly to keep them from spreading or staying in Delaware over the winter.”



Due Process Layperson Panelist Members Sought

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017

The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) is currently searching for volunteers to fill the position of Layperson Panelist. Under IDEA and Delaware Law, there is an administrative hearing process to resolve disputes related to educational matters. The ideal candidate for this volunteer position will have a demonstrated interested in the education of children […]



13 Young People and 5 Groups to Be Honored with the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards at May 24 Ceremony at Polytech

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017

NEW CASTLE (May 22, 2017) – In recognition of their outstanding service to Delaware, Governor John Carney will honor 13 young people and five groups with the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards during a ceremony May 24 at the Polytech Adult Education Conference Center in Woodside. “Across the state, I am impressed by the level […]



DSHA wins 22nd award for financial excellence

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017

DOVER — The Delaware State Housing Authority has earned a national award for accounting and financial reporting, extending its streak for the 22nd consecutive year. DSHA recently received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Accounting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its fiscal year 2016 comprehensive […]



Governor Carney Visits Appoquinimink High School to Highlight Pathways Program

Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017

MIDDLETOWN, Del. – Governor John Carney visited Appoquinimink High School on Friday with Delaware Secretary of Education Susan Bunting to talk with educators and students about Delaware’s Pathways to Prosperity Program. Governor Carney and Secretary Bunting toured classrooms and met with students engaged in different pathways. Governor Carney is committed to expanding work-based learning opportunities […]





  Archives:  May 2017

Care is urged after red imported fire ants found in palm tree shipment

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017

Red imported fire ants were detected during a routine check at a Sussex County business by the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Plant Industries nursery inspection team. A Hold and Control Order was promptly issued, and a treatment program to eliminate the fire ants is underway. “Buyers of tropical nursery stock – such as palm trees – should carefully inspect their plants for small, aggressive red stinging ants,” said Stephen Hauss, Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator for the Department of Agriculture. “We need these to be reported quickly and promptly to keep them from spreading or staying in Delaware over the winter.”



Due Process Layperson Panelist Members Sought

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017

The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) is currently searching for volunteers to fill the position of Layperson Panelist. Under IDEA and Delaware Law, there is an administrative hearing process to resolve disputes related to educational matters. The ideal candidate for this volunteer position will have a demonstrated interested in the education of children […]



13 Young People and 5 Groups to Be Honored with the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards at May 24 Ceremony at Polytech

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017

NEW CASTLE (May 22, 2017) – In recognition of their outstanding service to Delaware, Governor John Carney will honor 13 young people and five groups with the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards during a ceremony May 24 at the Polytech Adult Education Conference Center in Woodside. “Across the state, I am impressed by the level […]



DSHA wins 22nd award for financial excellence

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017

DOVER — The Delaware State Housing Authority has earned a national award for accounting and financial reporting, extending its streak for the 22nd consecutive year. DSHA recently received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Accounting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its fiscal year 2016 comprehensive […]



Governor Carney Visits Appoquinimink High School to Highlight Pathways Program

Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017

MIDDLETOWN, Del. – Governor John Carney visited Appoquinimink High School on Friday with Delaware Secretary of Education Susan Bunting to talk with educators and students about Delaware’s Pathways to Prosperity Program. Governor Carney and Secretary Bunting toured classrooms and met with students engaged in different pathways. Governor Carney is committed to expanding work-based learning opportunities […]