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  Archives:  November 2022

Delaware Sees Increase in Potbellied Pigs Running At Large, Owners Reminded to Secure Animals

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2022

Delaware has been experiencing a significant increase in potbellied pigs running at large in residential and rural areas, including on state lands. Running at large, these pigs pose a nuisance to landowners, increase the threat of establishing feral pig populations, damage natural resources, and risk carrying endemic diseases that can spread to both people and animals.




DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction to Start Nov. 22

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold its annual auction of low-digit surf fishing plates starting Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 9 a.m., at usgovbid.com. The online auction benefits Delaware State Parks. Between Nov. 22 and Dec. 9, bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags




AG Jennings Announces $3.1 Billion Opioid Settlement With Walmart

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. The settlement will provide $3.1 billion nationally and will require significant improvements in how Walmart’s pharmacies handle […]




DNREC Relaunches ‘Recyclopedia’ to Improve Recycling in State

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 14, 2022

In recognition of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today relaunches an improved online resource to assist Delawareans and visitors alike in knowing what is acceptable for recycling in the First State.




Focus Group Insights Help Guide Future Enhancements to Family Caregiver Services at DHSS

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 14, 2022

NEWARK (Nov. 14, 2022) – The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) is using the findings from a report based on caregiver focus groups held late last year across the state to enhance its current supports and develop a new approach to caregiver services. This includes the formation of the […]






  Archives:  November 2022

Delaware Sees Increase in Potbellied Pigs Running At Large, Owners Reminded to Secure Animals

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2022

Delaware has been experiencing a significant increase in potbellied pigs running at large in residential and rural areas, including on state lands. Running at large, these pigs pose a nuisance to landowners, increase the threat of establishing feral pig populations, damage natural resources, and risk carrying endemic diseases that can spread to both people and animals.




DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction to Start Nov. 22

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold its annual auction of low-digit surf fishing plates starting Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 9 a.m., at usgovbid.com. The online auction benefits Delaware State Parks. Between Nov. 22 and Dec. 9, bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags




AG Jennings Announces $3.1 Billion Opioid Settlement With Walmart

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. The settlement will provide $3.1 billion nationally and will require significant improvements in how Walmart’s pharmacies handle […]




DNREC Relaunches ‘Recyclopedia’ to Improve Recycling in State

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 14, 2022

In recognition of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today relaunches an improved online resource to assist Delawareans and visitors alike in knowing what is acceptable for recycling in the First State.




Focus Group Insights Help Guide Future Enhancements to Family Caregiver Services at DHSS

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 14, 2022

NEWARK (Nov. 14, 2022) – The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) is using the findings from a report based on caregiver focus groups held late last year across the state to enhance its current supports and develop a new approach to caregiver services. This includes the formation of the […]