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  Archives:  May 2023

DPH Reports Successful DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day For Delaware 

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recently held its 24th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event. Organized nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is operated locally by DPH. The twice-a-year event (April and October) aims to reduce the risk of prescription medications being diverted for misuse and has resulted in 114,470 pounds of medication being collected in Delaware since 2010. […]



DNREC to Launch Drive-On Surf Fishing Reservation System May 16

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The system will open for reservations beginning Tuesday, May 16 for reservations on Saturday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 17 for reservations on Sunday, May 21. Reservations for each weekend will open weekly beginning Tuesdays for the upcoming Saturday and Wednesdays for the upcoming Sunday and will be available until sold out for that weekend.



Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2023

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas, and in concurrence with the President Biden’s order, Governor John Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on May 11, 2023.



The Importance of House Bill 198, from a Former Educator

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2023

Recently, the UCLA School of Law released a database showing that Delaware is the lone state to have zero measures enacted or even introduced that would ban instruction on how race and law have been used to produce systemic discrimination, more commonly known as critical race theory (CRT). Delaware does not teach CRT. Never has.



Governor Carney Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2023

State employees recognized for excellence and commitment to public service   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed a proclamation announcing May 7-13, 2023 as Public Service Recognition Week. Beginning on the first Sunday of May, the week is devoted to recognizing and paying tribute to government employees who provide valuable services to […]





  Archives:  May 2023

DPH Reports Successful DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day For Delaware 

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recently held its 24th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event. Organized nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is operated locally by DPH. The twice-a-year event (April and October) aims to reduce the risk of prescription medications being diverted for misuse and has resulted in 114,470 pounds of medication being collected in Delaware since 2010. […]



DNREC to Launch Drive-On Surf Fishing Reservation System May 16

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The system will open for reservations beginning Tuesday, May 16 for reservations on Saturday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 17 for reservations on Sunday, May 21. Reservations for each weekend will open weekly beginning Tuesdays for the upcoming Saturday and Wednesdays for the upcoming Sunday and will be available until sold out for that weekend.



Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2023

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas, and in concurrence with the President Biden’s order, Governor John Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on May 11, 2023.



The Importance of House Bill 198, from a Former Educator

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2023

Recently, the UCLA School of Law released a database showing that Delaware is the lone state to have zero measures enacted or even introduced that would ban instruction on how race and law have been used to produce systemic discrimination, more commonly known as critical race theory (CRT). Delaware does not teach CRT. Never has.



Governor Carney Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2023

State employees recognized for excellence and commitment to public service   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed a proclamation announcing May 7-13, 2023 as Public Service Recognition Week. Beginning on the first Sunday of May, the week is devoted to recognizing and paying tribute to government employees who provide valuable services to […]