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  Archives:  July 2021

Weekly COVID-19 Update – July 16, 2021: Delta Variant Now Predominant Variant Strain in Delaware

News | Date Posted: Friday, July 16, 2021

DOVER (July 16, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021. A total of 110,270 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]




Delaware Engine Crew on California’s Dexter Fire

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 16, 2021

Delaware’s three-person Type 6 engine crew is now fighting the 2,000-acre Dexter Fire in the Inyo National Forest of southern California. Reported on July 12, the lightning-caused blaze is actively burning in brush and timber with only 13 percent containment. Leading the crew is the Delaware Forest Service’s southern regional forester and engine boss Erich Burkentine of Milton, along with engine boss trainee Nikki Testa of Newark, and firefighter Hunter Melson of Milford. The crew mobilized on July 13 and is scheduled for a 21-day assignment. Delaware’s crew is facing high temperatures, low relative humidity, and gusty afternoon winds on the Dexter Fire as they are conducting initial attack, digging fire line, and felling trees.




Division of Small Business Announces Market Pressure Relief Fund Available for State Contractors

Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, July 15, 2021

Dover, Del. (July 15, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Small Business and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced today the launch of a Market Pressure Relief Fund designed to assist state contractors facing increased costs for construction materials due to the pandemic. The fund will provide adjustment reimbursements for non-transportation construction materials purchased […]




Delaware Captive Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, July 15, 2021

State’s dormancy laws now offer greater flexibility With the Governor’s recent signature, Delaware’s Captive Insurance Division is celebrating increased flexibility in its offerings to captive insurance companies. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 36 allows captives to be classified as registered series, offers clarity to provisions regarding insuring a parent company, and allows for a […]




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Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 15, 2021






  Archives:  July 2021

Weekly COVID-19 Update – July 16, 2021: Delta Variant Now Predominant Variant Strain in Delaware

News | Date Posted: Friday, July 16, 2021

DOVER (July 16, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021. A total of 110,270 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]




Delaware Engine Crew on California’s Dexter Fire

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 16, 2021

Delaware’s three-person Type 6 engine crew is now fighting the 2,000-acre Dexter Fire in the Inyo National Forest of southern California. Reported on July 12, the lightning-caused blaze is actively burning in brush and timber with only 13 percent containment. Leading the crew is the Delaware Forest Service’s southern regional forester and engine boss Erich Burkentine of Milton, along with engine boss trainee Nikki Testa of Newark, and firefighter Hunter Melson of Milford. The crew mobilized on July 13 and is scheduled for a 21-day assignment. Delaware’s crew is facing high temperatures, low relative humidity, and gusty afternoon winds on the Dexter Fire as they are conducting initial attack, digging fire line, and felling trees.




Division of Small Business Announces Market Pressure Relief Fund Available for State Contractors

Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, July 15, 2021

Dover, Del. (July 15, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Small Business and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced today the launch of a Market Pressure Relief Fund designed to assist state contractors facing increased costs for construction materials due to the pandemic. The fund will provide adjustment reimbursements for non-transportation construction materials purchased […]




Delaware Captive Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, July 15, 2021

State’s dormancy laws now offer greater flexibility With the Governor’s recent signature, Delaware’s Captive Insurance Division is celebrating increased flexibility in its offerings to captive insurance companies. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 36 allows captives to be classified as registered series, offers clarity to provisions regarding insuring a parent company, and allows for a […]




FREE Medical, Eye and Dental Care

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 15, 2021