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  Archives:  March 2018

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission names Associate Steward and Safety Steward for 2018

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission (DTRC) Chairman W. Duncan Patterson announced at the Commission meeting on March 8, 2018 that two candidates, Cynthia L. Smith and Robert E. Colton had been selected for the positions of Associate State Steward and Safety Steward respectively. “Both of these individuals have a deep respect for the racing industry and the people involved in racing,” said DTRC Executive Director John F. Wayne. “They will fit in well, maintaining the high level of regulatory oversight that the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission expects and deserves.”




Governor Carney, Christina School District, CEA Sign MOU to Improve Wilmington Schools

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Delaware, the Christina School District and the Christina Education Association (CEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday that seeks to improve educational outcomes for students in the City of Wilmington. Christina Superintendent Richard Gregg, Christina Board President George Evans, and CEA President Darren Tyson joined Dr. Susan […]




Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long chosen as International Women’s Day honoree for 2018 by University & Whist Club

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

      Wilmington, DE – Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, PhD., was celebrated by the University and Whist Club of Wilmington today with a luncheon as their honoree for International Women’s Day.  Events around the world today serve to highlight the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe. Today’s event marks […]




Students can learn more about career pathways at EXPO

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education invites Delaware high school students to attend the Delaware Pathways Student EXPO on Friday, April 27 to learn more about how Delaware Pathways can help prepare them for success after high school. Aimed at students and their families, the EXPO is a free event providing hands-on opportunities for youth to learn more about career pathways offered across Delaware public high schools. Participants also will learn about the programs, partners, supports, and services that can help youth and adults prepare for a successful transition into the workforce.




Governor Carney Signs Rep. J. Johnson Bill to Reduce Aesthetics Licensing Barriers

Criminal Justice | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

Measure helps improve job opportunities for those with criminal histories DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed legislation Thursday that would help improve employment and training opportunities for Delawareans with criminal histories seeking cosmetology and barbering licensure. Sponsored by Rep. J.J. Johnson, House Bill 97 removes licensing roadblocks so a criminal history will not stand in […]






  Archives:  March 2018

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission names Associate Steward and Safety Steward for 2018

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission (DTRC) Chairman W. Duncan Patterson announced at the Commission meeting on March 8, 2018 that two candidates, Cynthia L. Smith and Robert E. Colton had been selected for the positions of Associate State Steward and Safety Steward respectively. “Both of these individuals have a deep respect for the racing industry and the people involved in racing,” said DTRC Executive Director John F. Wayne. “They will fit in well, maintaining the high level of regulatory oversight that the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission expects and deserves.”




Governor Carney, Christina School District, CEA Sign MOU to Improve Wilmington Schools

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Delaware, the Christina School District and the Christina Education Association (CEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday that seeks to improve educational outcomes for students in the City of Wilmington. Christina Superintendent Richard Gregg, Christina Board President George Evans, and CEA President Darren Tyson joined Dr. Susan […]




Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long chosen as International Women’s Day honoree for 2018 by University & Whist Club

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

      Wilmington, DE – Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, PhD., was celebrated by the University and Whist Club of Wilmington today with a luncheon as their honoree for International Women’s Day.  Events around the world today serve to highlight the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe. Today’s event marks […]




Students can learn more about career pathways at EXPO

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education invites Delaware high school students to attend the Delaware Pathways Student EXPO on Friday, April 27 to learn more about how Delaware Pathways can help prepare them for success after high school. Aimed at students and their families, the EXPO is a free event providing hands-on opportunities for youth to learn more about career pathways offered across Delaware public high schools. Participants also will learn about the programs, partners, supports, and services that can help youth and adults prepare for a successful transition into the workforce.




Governor Carney Signs Rep. J. Johnson Bill to Reduce Aesthetics Licensing Barriers

Criminal Justice | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

Measure helps improve job opportunities for those with criminal histories DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed legislation Thursday that would help improve employment and training opportunities for Delawareans with criminal histories seeking cosmetology and barbering licensure. Sponsored by Rep. J.J. Johnson, House Bill 97 removes licensing roadblocks so a criminal history will not stand in […]