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  Archives:  September 2020

AG Jennings announces suit to hold Exxon, American Petroleum Institute, 29 others accountable for climate change costs

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2020

Claims include Negligent Failure to Warn, Trespass, Nuisance and Consumer Fraud Act violations Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that Delaware is suing 31 fossil fuel companies on behalf of the state’s residents and businesses to hold them accountable for decades of deception about the role their products play in causing climate change, the harm […]




Flags to be Lowered September 11 in Observance of Patriot Day

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2020

By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day”. This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th. In concurrence with this joint resolution, Governor Carney has ordered the U. S. and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff […]




DSCYF Highlights Suicide Prevention Resources, Project SAFETY Success

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Date Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2020

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month WILMINGTON – In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Delaware Children’s Department is raising awareness of suicide warning signs and helpful resources, especially during this unprecedented global pandemic. “COVID-19 has magnified the many stressors families grapple with daily, from financial stress […]




Governor Carney Announces $25M Delaware Nonprofit Support Fund

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2020

State of Delaware partners with New Castle County to support service-related nonprofits statewide WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer joined leaders of Delaware nonprofit and philanthropy organizations on Wednesday to announce the $25 million Delaware Nonprofit Support Fund, which will support organizations that have provided critical services to […]




Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 9, 2020) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik today announced leadership changes for the organization, splitting the Department’s Deputy Secretary position into two positions, one in charge of policy and social services and the other in charge of operations and special populations. Magarik served as the Department’s […]






  Archives:  September 2020

AG Jennings announces suit to hold Exxon, American Petroleum Institute, 29 others accountable for climate change costs

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2020

Claims include Negligent Failure to Warn, Trespass, Nuisance and Consumer Fraud Act violations Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that Delaware is suing 31 fossil fuel companies on behalf of the state’s residents and businesses to hold them accountable for decades of deception about the role their products play in causing climate change, the harm […]




Flags to be Lowered September 11 in Observance of Patriot Day

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2020

By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day”. This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th. In concurrence with this joint resolution, Governor Carney has ordered the U. S. and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff […]




DSCYF Highlights Suicide Prevention Resources, Project SAFETY Success

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Date Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2020

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month WILMINGTON – In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Delaware Children’s Department is raising awareness of suicide warning signs and helpful resources, especially during this unprecedented global pandemic. “COVID-19 has magnified the many stressors families grapple with daily, from financial stress […]




Governor Carney Announces $25M Delaware Nonprofit Support Fund

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2020

State of Delaware partners with New Castle County to support service-related nonprofits statewide WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer joined leaders of Delaware nonprofit and philanthropy organizations on Wednesday to announce the $25 million Delaware Nonprofit Support Fund, which will support organizations that have provided critical services to […]




Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 9, 2020) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik today announced leadership changes for the organization, splitting the Department’s Deputy Secretary position into two positions, one in charge of policy and social services and the other in charge of operations and special populations. Magarik served as the Department’s […]