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  Archives:  September 2021

Flags to be Lowered September 11 in Observance of Patriot Day

Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Friday, September 10, 2021

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 […]




DNREC Chester-Choptank Watershed Report Details Wetland Health and Management Recommendations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 10, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control finalized a report card on the health of wetlands within the Delaware portion of the Chester-Choptank watershed, with the wetlands earning an encouraging B grade but with recommendations for improvement.




Augustine Beach Boat Ramp to Temporarily Close for Dredging

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, September 9, 2021

The Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing rock groin will be periodically closed starting Thursday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Oct. 15 for maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.




Auditor McGuiness: Annual Statewide Audit Again Finds Problems With DHSS’ Medicaid Program

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 8, 2021

McGuiness to Appear in Court to Gain Access to Public Information   DOVER, Del. – For three years, Delaware’s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has been unable to demonstrate that it effectively screens Medicaid applicants for eligibility before approving or denying benefits, State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said today. In releasing the 16 overall […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 8, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Wednesday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement: “Getting all Delaware students back in the classroom for in person learning has been, and remains, our […]






  Archives:  September 2021

Flags to be Lowered September 11 in Observance of Patriot Day

Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Friday, September 10, 2021

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 […]




DNREC Chester-Choptank Watershed Report Details Wetland Health and Management Recommendations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 10, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control finalized a report card on the health of wetlands within the Delaware portion of the Chester-Choptank watershed, with the wetlands earning an encouraging B grade but with recommendations for improvement.




Augustine Beach Boat Ramp to Temporarily Close for Dredging

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, September 9, 2021

The Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing rock groin will be periodically closed starting Thursday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Oct. 15 for maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.




Auditor McGuiness: Annual Statewide Audit Again Finds Problems With DHSS’ Medicaid Program

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 8, 2021

McGuiness to Appear in Court to Gain Access to Public Information   DOVER, Del. – For three years, Delaware’s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has been unable to demonstrate that it effectively screens Medicaid applicants for eligibility before approving or denying benefits, State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said today. In releasing the 16 overall […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 8, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Wednesday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement: “Getting all Delaware students back in the classroom for in person learning has been, and remains, our […]