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  Archives:  February 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 29-Feb.4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 29-Feb. 4 made 1,106 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public.



DPH Reports Six Additional Flu-Related Deaths; 995 Flu Cases Recorded in One Week

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018

The number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases in Delaware continues to surge and one-week totals have now surpassed the highest single-week totals in Delaware reporting history, that dates back to 2008 – 2009. The Division of Public Health (DPH) reports that there were 995 lab-confirmed flu cases recorded between January 28 and February 3, 2018. The highest single-week total previously recorded was 671 cases in 2009-2010. The most recent weekly number brings the total flu cases to 2,966 for the 2017-2018 season. In addition, DPH is announcing six flu-related deaths have occurred in the last week alone, bringing the season’s total to 10.



DOJ Consumer Protection Unit Urges Delaware Consumers To Be On Guard Against IRS Scams And Other Financial Frauds

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018

With IRS W-2 forms already issued by some employers, the 2018 tax season has arrived, and the Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit is again warning Delaware consumers and employers to be on guard for fake IRS phone call scams and IRS Form W-2 email phishing scams that are targeting employers, including retail businesses, school […]



Governor Carney Expands Open Data Council

Department of State | Department of Technology and Information | Government Information Center | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018

Executive Order 18 expands the Council to include all Executive Branch agencies   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed Executive Order 18, expanding the Delaware Open Data Council to include members from all Executive Branch agencies to promote data sharing. The Governor was joined by members of his Cabinet, technology entrepreneurs and […]



Public feedback sought for Delaware State Report Card

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education is seeking online public feedback on data visuals that will be used in the Delaware State Report Card. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires public reporting on schools. The Delaware Department of Education is developing the Delaware State Report Card to replace the current School Profiles site to meet these requirements.





  Archives:  February 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 29-Feb.4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 29-Feb. 4 made 1,106 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public.



DPH Reports Six Additional Flu-Related Deaths; 995 Flu Cases Recorded in One Week

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018

The number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases in Delaware continues to surge and one-week totals have now surpassed the highest single-week totals in Delaware reporting history, that dates back to 2008 – 2009. The Division of Public Health (DPH) reports that there were 995 lab-confirmed flu cases recorded between January 28 and February 3, 2018. The highest single-week total previously recorded was 671 cases in 2009-2010. The most recent weekly number brings the total flu cases to 2,966 for the 2017-2018 season. In addition, DPH is announcing six flu-related deaths have occurred in the last week alone, bringing the season’s total to 10.



DOJ Consumer Protection Unit Urges Delaware Consumers To Be On Guard Against IRS Scams And Other Financial Frauds

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018

With IRS W-2 forms already issued by some employers, the 2018 tax season has arrived, and the Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit is again warning Delaware consumers and employers to be on guard for fake IRS phone call scams and IRS Form W-2 email phishing scams that are targeting employers, including retail businesses, school […]



Governor Carney Expands Open Data Council

Department of State | Department of Technology and Information | Government Information Center | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018

Executive Order 18 expands the Council to include all Executive Branch agencies   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed Executive Order 18, expanding the Delaware Open Data Council to include members from all Executive Branch agencies to promote data sharing. The Governor was joined by members of his Cabinet, technology entrepreneurs and […]



Public feedback sought for Delaware State Report Card

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education is seeking online public feedback on data visuals that will be used in the Delaware State Report Card. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires public reporting on schools. The Delaware Department of Education is developing the Delaware State Report Card to replace the current School Profiles site to meet these requirements.