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  Archives:  May 2021

Governor Carney’s Statement on the Passage of Opportunity Funding

Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 13, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of Senate Bill 56, which makes Opportunity Funding permanent for low-income students and English learners. “This is a historic day in our state. We have an obligation to make sure that our most vulnerable students get the […]




Secretary Bullock Announces Retirement of Arts Division Director Paul Weagraff   

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

DOVER, Del.— Delaware Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Wednesday announced the retirement of Paul Weagraff, Director of the Division of Arts, following 24 of years of service to the Department of State. Weagraff will serve through the end of July.  “Paul and I have served together through the bookends of two great challenges to our arts community: […]




Governor Carney Updates COVID-19 Order, Eliminates Capacity Restrictions Effective May 21

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

School bus restrictions updated; Masks still required indoors; Delawareans should follow CDC mask guidance outdoors; larger events still require plan approval from DPH.




Telehealth Kiosk & Device Loaning Initiative Pilot Launch

Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware Libraries | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

For Immediate Release – Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Contact: Nick Martin Launch of Telehealth Kiosk and Device Loaning Initiative Pilot at Delaware Libraries (Seaford, DE) Delaware Libraries announced the launch of the Telehealth Kiosk and Device Loaning Initiative at the Seaford District Library on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. In this pilot, kiosks have been set […]




DHSS’ Division for the Visually Impaired, Georgetown Library Expand Access to Assistive Technology in Sussex County

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

NEW CASTLE (May 12, 2021) – Georgetown Public Library and the Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI) have established a cooperative partnership designed to increase access to assistive technology training and support to the blind and visually impaired community. DVI provides people who are blind and visually impaired access to statewide technology centers where they […]






  Archives:  May 2021

Governor Carney’s Statement on the Passage of Opportunity Funding

Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 13, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of Senate Bill 56, which makes Opportunity Funding permanent for low-income students and English learners. “This is a historic day in our state. We have an obligation to make sure that our most vulnerable students get the […]




Secretary Bullock Announces Retirement of Arts Division Director Paul Weagraff   

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

DOVER, Del.— Delaware Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Wednesday announced the retirement of Paul Weagraff, Director of the Division of Arts, following 24 of years of service to the Department of State. Weagraff will serve through the end of July.  “Paul and I have served together through the bookends of two great challenges to our arts community: […]




Governor Carney Updates COVID-19 Order, Eliminates Capacity Restrictions Effective May 21

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

School bus restrictions updated; Masks still required indoors; Delawareans should follow CDC mask guidance outdoors; larger events still require plan approval from DPH.




Telehealth Kiosk & Device Loaning Initiative Pilot Launch

Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware Libraries | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

For Immediate Release – Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Contact: Nick Martin Launch of Telehealth Kiosk and Device Loaning Initiative Pilot at Delaware Libraries (Seaford, DE) Delaware Libraries announced the launch of the Telehealth Kiosk and Device Loaning Initiative at the Seaford District Library on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. In this pilot, kiosks have been set […]




DHSS’ Division for the Visually Impaired, Georgetown Library Expand Access to Assistive Technology in Sussex County

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

NEW CASTLE (May 12, 2021) – Georgetown Public Library and the Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI) have established a cooperative partnership designed to increase access to assistive technology training and support to the blind and visually impaired community. DVI provides people who are blind and visually impaired access to statewide technology centers where they […]