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  Archives:  June 2020

Delaware Aglands Program Ranks Second in the United States for Preserving Farmland

Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020

Delaware announces 24th consecutive round of easement selections for Aglands Program DOVER, Del.  — Delaware announced its 24th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of another 5,500 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 139,000 acres of farmland for future generations. In a recent report by […]



Governor Carney Closes State of Delaware Offices in Honor of Juneteenth

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020

Delaware Heritage Commission, Delaware Historical Society will create an educational program for Delawareans on race and slavery WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney announced he will close State of Delaware offices on Friday in recognition of Juneteenth, and issued the following statement: “Over the last several weeks, we have seen largely peaceful protests demanding racial […]



Delaware Added to SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Starting in July, households can use SNAP benefits to order eligible foods from three retailers NEW CASTLE (June 17, 2020) – The Division of Social Services has been approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide households with access to purchase food online using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Beginning in […]



DART Launches “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive to Support Food Bank of DE June 22 – June 26

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

DART has announced their “Stuff The Bus” Food Drive in support of the Food Bank of Delaware’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Food Bank of Delaware has distributed nearly 5 million pounds of food to residents in need. The food drive will be collecting non-perishable donations in support of those […]



Delaware Graduation Rates at Highest Level in a Decade

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

African American students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities recorded the highest graduation rates on record WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware high school students are graduating at their highest levels in at least a decade, according to the 2019 graduation data released on Wednesday by Governor John Carney and Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Delaware […]





  Archives:  June 2020

Delaware Aglands Program Ranks Second in the United States for Preserving Farmland

Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020

Delaware announces 24th consecutive round of easement selections for Aglands Program DOVER, Del.  — Delaware announced its 24th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of another 5,500 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 139,000 acres of farmland for future generations. In a recent report by […]



Governor Carney Closes State of Delaware Offices in Honor of Juneteenth

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020

Delaware Heritage Commission, Delaware Historical Society will create an educational program for Delawareans on race and slavery WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney announced he will close State of Delaware offices on Friday in recognition of Juneteenth, and issued the following statement: “Over the last several weeks, we have seen largely peaceful protests demanding racial […]



Delaware Added to SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Starting in July, households can use SNAP benefits to order eligible foods from three retailers NEW CASTLE (June 17, 2020) – The Division of Social Services has been approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide households with access to purchase food online using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Beginning in […]



DART Launches “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive to Support Food Bank of DE June 22 – June 26

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

DART has announced their “Stuff The Bus” Food Drive in support of the Food Bank of Delaware’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Food Bank of Delaware has distributed nearly 5 million pounds of food to residents in need. The food drive will be collecting non-perishable donations in support of those […]



Delaware Graduation Rates at Highest Level in a Decade

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

African American students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities recorded the highest graduation rates on record WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware high school students are graduating at their highest levels in at least a decade, according to the 2019 graduation data released on Wednesday by Governor John Carney and Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Delaware […]