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  Archives:  November 2017

World AIDS Day Events in Delaware Dec. 1, 2017

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, marks the 29th World AIDS Day, providing an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and raise awareness of the continuing epidemic around the globe. This year’s theme is “Increasing Impact through Transparency, Accountability, and Partnerships”. Several events are scheduled statewide in observance of World AIDS Day.



DNREC to accept applications for Inland Bays shellfish aquaculture leases on a first-come, first-served basis

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will begin accepting more Inland Bays shellfish aquaculture lease applications postmarked after midnight Tuesday, Dec. 5 on a first-come, first-served basis.



Seven Steps to Keep Your Tax Information Secure Online

Division of Revenue | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017

During the online holiday shopping season, the Delaware Division of Revenue is joining with the IRS, other state tax agencies and the tax industry to mark “National Tax Security Awareness Week.” From November 27 through December 1, we’d like to remind people to be vigilant with their personal information. While you are shopping for gifts, […]



11 People Died from Suspected Overdoses During Long Holiday Weekend; DSAMH Community Engagement Sessions Begin This Week

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 27, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Nov. 27, 2017) – Since Wednesday, 11 people have died in Delaware from suspected overdoses, raising the concern over the impact of the holidays on people who are in active use and prompting the Secretary of Health and Social Services to make an urgent plea for families to seek out a connection to […]



DNREC to hold public workshops, Wednesday, Nov. 29 and Thursday, Nov. 30, seeking input on Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act regulatory process

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 27, 2017

DOVER – Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold two public workshops this week seeking input as DNREC begins the regulatory process for developing regulations for the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act, which Governor John Carney signed into law in August. The act requires the Department to develop and promulgate regulations for the redevelopment of 14 heavy-industrial use sites in Delaware’s Coastal Zone by Oct. 1, 2019. The Nov. 29 and 30 workshops will provide the public an opportunity to comment on the process the Department will use to develop regulations for the conversion permits DNREC will issue for sites to be redeveloped.





  Archives:  November 2017

World AIDS Day Events in Delaware Dec. 1, 2017

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, marks the 29th World AIDS Day, providing an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and raise awareness of the continuing epidemic around the globe. This year’s theme is “Increasing Impact through Transparency, Accountability, and Partnerships”. Several events are scheduled statewide in observance of World AIDS Day.



DNREC to accept applications for Inland Bays shellfish aquaculture leases on a first-come, first-served basis

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will begin accepting more Inland Bays shellfish aquaculture lease applications postmarked after midnight Tuesday, Dec. 5 on a first-come, first-served basis.



Seven Steps to Keep Your Tax Information Secure Online

Division of Revenue | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017

During the online holiday shopping season, the Delaware Division of Revenue is joining with the IRS, other state tax agencies and the tax industry to mark “National Tax Security Awareness Week.” From November 27 through December 1, we’d like to remind people to be vigilant with their personal information. While you are shopping for gifts, […]



11 People Died from Suspected Overdoses During Long Holiday Weekend; DSAMH Community Engagement Sessions Begin This Week

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 27, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Nov. 27, 2017) – Since Wednesday, 11 people have died in Delaware from suspected overdoses, raising the concern over the impact of the holidays on people who are in active use and prompting the Secretary of Health and Social Services to make an urgent plea for families to seek out a connection to […]



DNREC to hold public workshops, Wednesday, Nov. 29 and Thursday, Nov. 30, seeking input on Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act regulatory process

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 27, 2017

DOVER – Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold two public workshops this week seeking input as DNREC begins the regulatory process for developing regulations for the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act, which Governor John Carney signed into law in August. The act requires the Department to develop and promulgate regulations for the redevelopment of 14 heavy-industrial use sites in Delaware’s Coastal Zone by Oct. 1, 2019. The Nov. 29 and 30 workshops will provide the public an opportunity to comment on the process the Department will use to develop regulations for the conversion permits DNREC will issue for sites to be redeveloped.