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  Archives:  July 2017

Attorney General Denn Strongly Urges Federal Communications Commission to Take Action Against Robocalls

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 5, 2017

In a letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) on Monday, Attorney General Matt Denn and a bi-partisan group of 29 state attorneys general are urging the FCC to adopt rules that would allow telephone providers to block illegal robocalls – some of which lead to consumer scams. The FCC has requested public comment […]




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces partial closures at three wildlife areas for restoration projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

Restoration activities within the Augustine Wildlife Area’s Lang Impoundment and Little Creek Wildlife Area’s main impoundment have begun, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today.




Nominations Open for Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

NEW CASTLE (July 3, 2017) – Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 11. These awards recognize the important contributions Delaware’s volunteers, 18 and older, make to their communities. “Thousands of Delawareans give their time and effort each year, volunteering in their […]




Delaware will not provide voter information to White House commission

Department of State | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

Delaware will not comply with a request from the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity to provide the panel with sensitive voter registration information including personal identification details for hundreds of thousands of Delawareans.




Governor Carney Signs Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Plan, Capping General Assembly Session

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

Session included measures to improve Delaware’s economy, create jobs, reform the Department of Correction, and combat addiction crisis Highlights of the 2017 legislative session include: Restructuring Economic Development: House Bill 226 restructures the way Delaware attracts good-paying jobs to Delaware and keeps them here, with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and small business development. Modernizing […]






  Archives:  July 2017

Attorney General Denn Strongly Urges Federal Communications Commission to Take Action Against Robocalls

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 5, 2017

In a letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) on Monday, Attorney General Matt Denn and a bi-partisan group of 29 state attorneys general are urging the FCC to adopt rules that would allow telephone providers to block illegal robocalls – some of which lead to consumer scams. The FCC has requested public comment […]




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces partial closures at three wildlife areas for restoration projects

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

Restoration activities within the Augustine Wildlife Area’s Lang Impoundment and Little Creek Wildlife Area’s main impoundment have begun, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today.




Nominations Open for Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

NEW CASTLE (July 3, 2017) – Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 11. These awards recognize the important contributions Delaware’s volunteers, 18 and older, make to their communities. “Thousands of Delawareans give their time and effort each year, volunteering in their […]




Delaware will not provide voter information to White House commission

Department of State | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

Delaware will not comply with a request from the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity to provide the panel with sensitive voter registration information including personal identification details for hundreds of thousands of Delawareans.




Governor Carney Signs Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Plan, Capping General Assembly Session

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

Session included measures to improve Delaware’s economy, create jobs, reform the Department of Correction, and combat addiction crisis Highlights of the 2017 legislative session include: Restructuring Economic Development: House Bill 226 restructures the way Delaware attracts good-paying jobs to Delaware and keeps them here, with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and small business development. Modernizing […]