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  Archives:  January 2024

Governor Carney Expands Opportunities for Careers in State Government

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced the State of Delaware has implemented changes to mandatory bachelor’s degree requirements, among other criteria, for several positions to provide a pathway for more individuals to enter the state workforce. The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) recently removed the bachelor’s degree requirement for critical positions within the Department of […]




State Releases School Facility Tools

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The state today released tools to help assure the safety of public school buildings throughout Delaware.




NCC Officials Urge Residents Not to Drive After Dark Due to Flood Risk

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

New Castle County’s Office of Emergency Management and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency are urging residents to avoid driving after dark because of the expected heavy rain tonight and the risks from flooding. The National Weather Service has forecast periods of intense and heavy rain with high winds for this evening, which could cause small stream, river flooding, and coastal flooding – especially in the upper Delaware Bay.

The National Weather Service is currently forecasting the Delaware Bay at Reedy Point to crest at 9.1 feet, near the record of 9.24 feet set on April 16, 2011. Currently, no evacuations are planned, but officials expect Delaware City to be temporarily inaccessible for a period.




DSHA Scales Back Delaware Mortgage Relief Program As Federal Funding Expires

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Homeowners Seeking Financial Assistance Encouraged to Apply Now Dover, Del. January 9, 2024 – The Delaware Mortgage Relief Program, administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), is no longer accepting new applications for financial assistance to cover delinquent homeowner association fees, homeowner’s insurance, and lot rent fees. Applications for monthly payment assistance will end […]




Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

DNREC, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health (DPH), will begin soliciting for new water quality improvement projects Wednesday, Jan. 17.






  Archives:  January 2024

Governor Carney Expands Opportunities for Careers in State Government

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced the State of Delaware has implemented changes to mandatory bachelor’s degree requirements, among other criteria, for several positions to provide a pathway for more individuals to enter the state workforce. The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) recently removed the bachelor’s degree requirement for critical positions within the Department of […]




State Releases School Facility Tools

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The state today released tools to help assure the safety of public school buildings throughout Delaware.




NCC Officials Urge Residents Not to Drive After Dark Due to Flood Risk

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

New Castle County’s Office of Emergency Management and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency are urging residents to avoid driving after dark because of the expected heavy rain tonight and the risks from flooding. The National Weather Service has forecast periods of intense and heavy rain with high winds for this evening, which could cause small stream, river flooding, and coastal flooding – especially in the upper Delaware Bay.

The National Weather Service is currently forecasting the Delaware Bay at Reedy Point to crest at 9.1 feet, near the record of 9.24 feet set on April 16, 2011. Currently, no evacuations are planned, but officials expect Delaware City to be temporarily inaccessible for a period.




DSHA Scales Back Delaware Mortgage Relief Program As Federal Funding Expires

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Homeowners Seeking Financial Assistance Encouraged to Apply Now Dover, Del. January 9, 2024 – The Delaware Mortgage Relief Program, administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), is no longer accepting new applications for financial assistance to cover delinquent homeowner association fees, homeowner’s insurance, and lot rent fees. Applications for monthly payment assistance will end […]




Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

DNREC, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health (DPH), will begin soliciting for new water quality improvement projects Wednesday, Jan. 17.