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  Archives:  April 2022

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long to Hold COVID-19 Remembrance Memorial Ceremony in Dover

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 29, 2022

Anyone who wishes to have their loved one remembered, recognize a COVID-19 survivor, or lift up an individual for their service by having their name included on a yellow heart can do so in advance at de.gov/covidmemorial or in person prior to the start of the ceremony. 




State Auditor Kathy McGuiness Releases Report Announcing Delaware Erases Rape Kit Backlog

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | Date Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022

DOVER, Del. – State Auditor Kathy McGuiness announced today the release of a special report titled “Delaware Erases Rape Kit Backlog.” This report reviewed the State of Delaware’s use of federal grant funds provided by the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) for implementing best practices to clear the backlog of untested rape kits. “Every […]




Charter School of Wilmington Wins Championship in 2022 Delaware Envirothon

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022

Charter School of Wilmington Team A is the winner of the 2022 Delaware Envirothon competition held today at the St. Jones Estuarine Research Reserve in Dover, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts announced today.




Delaware Students Awarded Full-ride Merit Scholarships

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022

Congratulations to this year’s merit scholarship awardees! Merit scholarships are competitive scholarships awarded by DDOE to students for their academic performance, participation in school activities and service to the community.




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022

LEWES, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. The extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs,​ enables continued staffing flexibility at hospitals and long-term care facilities, and maintains the State of Delaware’s eligibility ​for low-income Delawareans to continue receiving enhanced federal food benefits. […]






  Archives:  April 2022

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long to Hold COVID-19 Remembrance Memorial Ceremony in Dover

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 29, 2022

Anyone who wishes to have their loved one remembered, recognize a COVID-19 survivor, or lift up an individual for their service by having their name included on a yellow heart can do so in advance at de.gov/covidmemorial or in person prior to the start of the ceremony. 




State Auditor Kathy McGuiness Releases Report Announcing Delaware Erases Rape Kit Backlog

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | Date Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022

DOVER, Del. – State Auditor Kathy McGuiness announced today the release of a special report titled “Delaware Erases Rape Kit Backlog.” This report reviewed the State of Delaware’s use of federal grant funds provided by the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) for implementing best practices to clear the backlog of untested rape kits. “Every […]




Charter School of Wilmington Wins Championship in 2022 Delaware Envirothon

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022

Charter School of Wilmington Team A is the winner of the 2022 Delaware Envirothon competition held today at the St. Jones Estuarine Research Reserve in Dover, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts announced today.




Delaware Students Awarded Full-ride Merit Scholarships

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022

Congratulations to this year’s merit scholarship awardees! Merit scholarships are competitive scholarships awarded by DDOE to students for their academic performance, participation in school activities and service to the community.




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022

LEWES, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. The extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs,​ enables continued staffing flexibility at hospitals and long-term care facilities, and maintains the State of Delaware’s eligibility ​for low-income Delawareans to continue receiving enhanced federal food benefits. […]