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  Archives:  July 2017

75 schools to participate in fresh fruit, vegetable program

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

In the 2017-18 school year, 75 elementary schools in Delaware will receive funding to participate in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Schools were awarded funding through a competitive application process.



Public Health Makes it Easier to Apply for Distressed Cemetery Funds

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is changing its Distressed Cemetery Fund guidelines to encourage cemetery owners, managers or caretakers with minimal resources to apply for funds by making the application process more attractive and efficient. The goal is to assist those that have shown an ongoing commitment to repairing cemeteries by increasing the maximum award amount, decreasing the match requirement, and reducing the waiting period between applications.



DOL Fox Valley office closed due to water main break

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2017  Wilmington – The Delaware Department of Labor’s Fox Valley office in Wilmington will be closed today, July 18, 2017, due to a water main break in the area. Those members of the public seeking assistance can visit the DOL website at http://dol.delaware.gov for details on location and contact information […]



Sallie Mae to Add 285 New Customer Service Jobs in Delaware

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | The Economy | Date Posted: Monday, July 17, 2017

Dover, Del. (July 17, 2017) – Working with the Delaware Division of Small Business, Development & Tourism, Sallie Mae is preparing to grow its customer service operation in New Castle County. Sallie Mae plans to create 285 new jobs with this expansion. That would bring the company’s total employment in the county to more than […]



Department of Insurance Launches Special Website Section for Public Comment on ACA Rate Request

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 17, 2017

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Insurance (“Department”) has launched a special section on its website for public comments with regard to the requested rate increase by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (“Highmark”).   This increase request of 33.6% applies only to health insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act Exchange. This launch […]





  Archives:  July 2017

75 schools to participate in fresh fruit, vegetable program

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

In the 2017-18 school year, 75 elementary schools in Delaware will receive funding to participate in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Schools were awarded funding through a competitive application process.



Public Health Makes it Easier to Apply for Distressed Cemetery Funds

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is changing its Distressed Cemetery Fund guidelines to encourage cemetery owners, managers or caretakers with minimal resources to apply for funds by making the application process more attractive and efficient. The goal is to assist those that have shown an ongoing commitment to repairing cemeteries by increasing the maximum award amount, decreasing the match requirement, and reducing the waiting period between applications.



DOL Fox Valley office closed due to water main break

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2017  Wilmington – The Delaware Department of Labor’s Fox Valley office in Wilmington will be closed today, July 18, 2017, due to a water main break in the area. Those members of the public seeking assistance can visit the DOL website at http://dol.delaware.gov for details on location and contact information […]



Sallie Mae to Add 285 New Customer Service Jobs in Delaware

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | The Economy | Date Posted: Monday, July 17, 2017

Dover, Del. (July 17, 2017) – Working with the Delaware Division of Small Business, Development & Tourism, Sallie Mae is preparing to grow its customer service operation in New Castle County. Sallie Mae plans to create 285 new jobs with this expansion. That would bring the company’s total employment in the county to more than […]



Department of Insurance Launches Special Website Section for Public Comment on ACA Rate Request

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 17, 2017

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Insurance (“Department”) has launched a special section on its website for public comments with regard to the requested rate increase by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (“Highmark”).   This increase request of 33.6% applies only to health insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act Exchange. This launch […]