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Weekly COVID-19 Update: Delaware Cases, Recoveries and Deaths Remain Steady; Hospitalizations Continue to Decline
Date Posted: August 7, 2020

DNREC Offers Yard Waste Management Guidance for Debris from Tropical Storm Isaias
Date Posted: August 7, 2020

DNREC Coastal Cleanup Encourages Residents and Visitors to Clean Up Trash Close to Home
Date Posted: August 5, 2020

Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency
Date Posted: August 5, 2020

Important Insurance Reminders After Tropical Storm Isaias
Date Posted: August 5, 2020

Mysterious seeds continue to show up in Delaware mailboxes
Date Posted: August 4, 2020

Governor Carney Declares State of Emergency to Coordinate Tropical Storm Response and Recovery
Date Posted: August 4, 2020

Governor Carney Announces Delaware Schools May Open in Hybrid Scenario
Date Posted: August 4, 2020

El programa SNAP de Delaware emite beneficios de emergencia adicionales disponibles a partir del 31 de julio
Date Posted: August 4, 2020

Tropical Storm Isaias Damage Reporting
Date Posted: August 4, 2020

August 4, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: August 4, 2020

The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Tart” by Chloe McEldowney
Date Posted: August 4, 2020

Public comment sought for “Forest Action Plan”
Date Posted: August 3, 2020

Tropical Storm Warning for Delaware
Date Posted: August 3, 2020

DelDOT Advisory for Tropical Storm Impact
Date Posted: August 3, 2020

DNREC’s Basic Hunter Education Course Only Available Online and at No Cost
Date Posted: August 3, 2020

Governor Carney Creates Workforce Development Program for Unemployed and Underemployed Delawareans
Date Posted: August 3, 2020

Navarro Urges Residents to Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias
Date Posted: August 3, 2020

Delaware’s SNAP Program Issues Additional Emergency Benefits Available Starting July 31
Date Posted: July 31, 2020

Weekly COVID-19 Update: DPH Continues to Announce New Cases, Recoveries, and Deaths; Decline in Hospitalizations
Date Posted: July 31, 2020

DNREC Lifts Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach
Date Posted: July 31, 2020

“Women’s Work: Campaigning for Social Change”
Date Posted: July 31, 2020

Unemployment Benefits Will Decrease By $600 Per Week After August 1, 2020
Date Posted: July 30, 2020

DNREC Young Environmentalists of the Year Announced at Delaware State Fair
Date Posted: July 30, 2020

DNREC Issues Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach
Date Posted: July 30, 2020

DNREC Extends Public Comment Period Until Aug. 15 on Croda Permit Application
Date Posted: July 29, 2020

Division of the Arts Announces 2020 Mid-Atlantic Teaching Artist Virtual Retreat
Date Posted: July 29, 2020

Incoming Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services
Date Posted: July 29, 2020

State Auditor McGuiness Announces Creation of a National COVID-19 Data Quality Audit Template
Date Posted: July 28, 2020

July 28, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: July 28, 2020

Delawareans report receiving mysterious packages of plant seeds
Date Posted: July 27, 2020

GACEC Director on Delmarva Life Speaking About ADA and Deldhub.com
Date Posted: July 27, 2020

Public Health Encourages COVID-19 Testing for Attendees of Dover Church, Church Conferences
Date Posted: July 27, 2020

Governor Carney Signs 24th Modification to State of Emergency Declaration
Date Posted: July 24, 2020

Weekly COVID-19 Update: DPH Announces New Cases, Identifies Additional Deaths Through Vital Records Review
Date Posted: July 24, 2020

Delaware Residents Warned of Unclaimed Property Scam
Date Posted: July 23, 2020

Governor Carney Announces Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Inductees for 2020 and 2021
Date Posted: July 23, 2020

Treasurer Davis Urges Change to Protect Financial Freedom of People with Disabilities
Date Posted: July 23, 2020

DNREC Announces Killens Pond State Park Water Park to Reopen Friday After Cleaning, Negative Tests
Date Posted: July 23, 2020

DPH, Healthy Communities Delaware Announce Funding to Support Community-Level COVID-19 Response Projects
Date Posted: July 23, 2020

The Delaware Department of Labor Issues Guidelines for Employers and Employees Regarding Returning to Work.
Date Posted: July 22, 2020

DNREC Asking the Public to Report Sightings of Wild Turkeys During July and August
Date Posted: July 22, 2020

Former Legislative Hall Employee Charged With Felony Theft
Date Posted: July 21, 2020

Lifetime CDL Ban for Human Trafficking Conviction Signed Into Law
Date Posted: July 21, 2020

ATLAS™ Website Launches to Help Delawareans Navigate to Appropriate Addiction Treatment
Date Posted: July 21, 2020

Delaware Department of Labor Announces Additional Extended Benefits for Unemployment
Date Posted: July 20, 2020

Commissioner Navarro Partners with Aquila to Distribute Overdose Medication
Date Posted: July 20, 2020

#MaskUpDE
Date Posted: July 19, 2020

Governor Carney Urges Delawareans to Stay Safe During Excessive Heat
Date Posted: July 18, 2020

Governor Carney on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Date Posted: July 18, 2020

Flag lowering for Rep. John Lewis
Date Posted: July 18, 2020

Weekly COVID-19 Update: Public Health Continues to Announce New Positive Cases; Hospitalizations, Deaths Remain Steady
Date Posted: July 17, 2020

Ex-daycare worker indicted for Murder, 52 counts of Child Abuse following infant homicide investigation
Date Posted: July 17, 2020

Jennings announces settlement with Universal Health Services regarding allegations of improper admissions, discharges
Date Posted: July 17, 2020

Trinidad Navarro Statement on Signing of Telemedicine Bill
Date Posted: July 17, 2020

Killens Pond Water Park Closed Due to Staff Member With COVID-19 Positive Test
Date Posted: July 17, 2020

Conservation Project Cleans Indian River and Expands Wildlife Area
Date Posted: July 16, 2020

Delaware’s Department of Health and Social Services Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Public Comment
Date Posted: July 16, 2020

State of Delaware Announces Guidance for Reopening of Schools for 2020-21 Academic Year
Date Posted: July 15, 2020

New Christina River Bridge at Wilmington Riverfront Dedicated to Former State Senator Margaret Rose Henry
Date Posted: July 15, 2020

DNREC Natural Resources Police Make Arrests in Wildlife Animal Cruelty Case
Date Posted: July 15, 2020

GACEC Launches New Disability Website
Date Posted: July 15, 2020

Public Health Announces Update to Statewide COVID-19 Testing Plan
Date Posted: July 15, 2020

GACEC in honor of ADA’s 30th Year hosts Boundless A Musical Journey in Zoom
Date Posted: July 15, 2020

Delaware Hunting Licenses and Conservation Access Passes Now Easier to Purchase Online
Date Posted: July 14, 2020

State Treasurer Urges Caution to Those Making Withdrawals From Retirement Funds
Date Posted: July 14, 2020

July 14, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: July 14, 2020

Delaware Forest Service awards volunteer fire grants
Date Posted: July 13, 2020

Life Insurance Policy Locator finds over $3.5 Million for Users
Date Posted: July 13, 2020

Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse to be repainted
Date Posted: July 10, 2020

Four Delaware Arts Organizations Receive $50,000 in CARES Act Funding
Date Posted: July 10, 2020

Public Health Announces 121 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Delaware, 0 New Deaths
Date Posted: July 10, 2020

DNREC Announces Killens Pond State Park Water Park to Open Saturday
Date Posted: July 10, 2020

Statewide Family Reentry Pilot Program Launched
Date Posted: July 9, 2020

Public Health Announces 69 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Delaware, 2 New Deaths
Date Posted: July 9, 2020

DSP Lt. Col. Melissa A. Zebley Named Superintendent Of Delaware State Police
Date Posted: July 9, 2020

Flags to be lowered Friday, July 10 for passing of former Rep. Donald Clark
Date Posted: July 9, 2020

Delaware’s 2019-20 Deer Harvest Sets Record High; Wild Turkey Harvest State’s 4th Highest Total
Date Posted: July 9, 2020

Public Health Announces 48 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Delaware, 1 New Death
Date Posted: July 8, 2020

Public Health Announces 121 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, Two New Deaths
Date Posted: July 7, 2020

Changes at GACEC
Date Posted: July 7, 2020

Delaware Solar Installation Grant Incentive Increased
Date Posted: July 7, 2020

DelDOT Marks Completion of Multiple Projects in First Half of 2020
Date Posted: July 7, 2020

Emergency Sirens To Be Tested
Date Posted: July 7, 2020

July 7, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: July 7, 2020

Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency
Date Posted: July 6, 2020

Delaware Coastal Cleanup – With Precautions – Set for Sept. 12 to Help Keep DE Litter Free
Date Posted: July 6, 2020

Public Health Announces 165 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths
Date Posted: July 6, 2020

Delaware Libraries Celebrate National Summer Learning Week
Date Posted: July 6, 2020

Over $6 Million in 2016 Tax Refunds for Delawareans Still Available from IRS
Date Posted: July 6, 2020

Public Health Announces 132 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths
Date Posted: July 5, 2020

Public Health Announces 73 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths
Date Posted: July 4, 2020

Public Health Announces 192 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; 2 New Deaths
Date Posted: July 3, 2020

Public Health Announces 221 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; One New Death
Date Posted: July 2, 2020

Public Health Announces 36 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; No New Deaths
Date Posted: July 2, 2020

Gov. Carney, AG Jennings, DSHA, Delaware Judiciary Announce Joint Effort on Foreclosure & Eviction Prevention
Date Posted: July 1, 2020

DNREC Releases Answers to Questions, Survey Results About Fenwick Island State Park Proposal
Date Posted: July 1, 2020

Governor Carney Signs Vote By Mail Legislation
Date Posted: July 1, 2020

Accessible Voting Available for July 7th Presidential Primary
Date Posted: July 1, 2020

DELAWARE TEAMS EARN TOP HONORS IN GIRLS GO CYBERSTART
Date Posted: July 1, 2020

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DE529 Sees Improved Education Savings Plan Rating

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Monday, October 28, 2019

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Morningstar rating increased from Bronze to Silver in 2019

Following assessments and interviews, Morningstar, the nation’s premier plan rating group, has upgraded the DE529 plan from a Bronze to a Silver ranking. Delaware now joins an elite group of 13 Silver-rated plans.

“Through this elevated ranking, the leadership of the Plans Management Board and the hard work of our team are being noticed nation-wide for the service it provides residents,” said Treasurer Davis. “Being able to reduce our fees will make a big difference for participants and prospective plan-holders, and we hope to go for Gold in the future.”

A key component of Delaware’s high score was due to its administration – phasing out more expensive investment selections and adding a new offering of a blended investment option, which allows the accountholder to engage in both active and passive investment management. Additionally, DE529 is one of the lowest-cost educational investment options, and recently reduced administrative fees.

Morningstar conducts annual reviews of 62 plans, analyzing multiple categories within the given plan, as well as its management. Scores indicate a review of the plans’ investment options, management, contracted relationships, investment performance, and overall price of the plan. Only four plans receive a Gold rating from Morningstar.

Delaware’s 529 is a tax-advantaged savings plan that is available to the public, easy to open, and offer investment options so that savings may grow over time until they are used for associated costs including tuition, books, housing, apprenticeships and more. Learn more at 529.Delaware.Gov.