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  Archives:  July 2017

Governor Carney Announces Grant Funds Available to Promote Financial Literacy Education

Department of Education | Department of State | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | State Bank Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

For the seventh consecutive year, grant funds for Delaware schools and nonprofits to promote financial literacy across the state are now available through the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF).




Statement from DHSS Secretary on the Pending U.S. Senate Health Care Vote

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

NEW CASTLE (July 25, 2017) – Department of Health and Social Services Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker, a board-certified family physician, released the following statement urging the U.S. Senate not to approve a health care reform bill expected to be voted on today: “On behalf of the tens of thousands of Delawareans who have gained […]




Governor Carney Launches Opportunity Grant Program to Support Disadvantaged Delaware Students

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

School districts, charter schools can apply for $1 million in new funding WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools can now apply for $1 million in special funding to improve supports for low-income students, students chronically exposed to stress and trauma, and English language learners. The new Opportunity Grant program […]




Attorney General’s Office Warns Delawareans About Rental Scams

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

The Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice warns Delawareans during this peak vacation season to be careful when they are looking for a vacation rental. The scammers operating rental scam schemes find legitimate rental postings and capture the information and photos of the property, and then list it on Craigslist or other […]




Volunteers Needed for State Animal Response Team

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017

The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is seeking individuals interesting in assisting animals in emergencies and disasters. The OAW Delaware Animal Response (DAR) program is recruiting community volunteers for its Delaware State Animal Response Team (DE SART) and their specialized unit, the Delaware Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (DE VMRC).






  Archives:  July 2017

Governor Carney Announces Grant Funds Available to Promote Financial Literacy Education

Department of Education | Department of State | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | State Bank Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

For the seventh consecutive year, grant funds for Delaware schools and nonprofits to promote financial literacy across the state are now available through the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF).




Statement from DHSS Secretary on the Pending U.S. Senate Health Care Vote

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

NEW CASTLE (July 25, 2017) – Department of Health and Social Services Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker, a board-certified family physician, released the following statement urging the U.S. Senate not to approve a health care reform bill expected to be voted on today: “On behalf of the tens of thousands of Delawareans who have gained […]




Governor Carney Launches Opportunity Grant Program to Support Disadvantaged Delaware Students

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

School districts, charter schools can apply for $1 million in new funding WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools can now apply for $1 million in special funding to improve supports for low-income students, students chronically exposed to stress and trauma, and English language learners. The new Opportunity Grant program […]




Attorney General’s Office Warns Delawareans About Rental Scams

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

The Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice warns Delawareans during this peak vacation season to be careful when they are looking for a vacation rental. The scammers operating rental scam schemes find legitimate rental postings and capture the information and photos of the property, and then list it on Craigslist or other […]




Volunteers Needed for State Animal Response Team

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017

The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is seeking individuals interesting in assisting animals in emergencies and disasters. The OAW Delaware Animal Response (DAR) program is recruiting community volunteers for its Delaware State Animal Response Team (DE SART) and their specialized unit, the Delaware Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (DE VMRC).