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  Archives:  August 2024

Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis Celebrates Inaugural ABLE Savings Day

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis, alongside U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, celebrated the first-ever ABLE Savings Day, highlighting the importance of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. This new initiative aims to boost awareness and participation in ABLE accounts, which are instrumental in enhancing financial independence for individuals with disabilities. “ABLE accounts […]




DNREC Prioritizes Equity in Community Environmental Project Fund Grants, Launches New Mapping Tool

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

DNREC announced today the 2025 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grants will have a focus on equity. This change comes after the CEPF grant process was revamped to better address community needs and strengthen partnerships.




Delaware Auditor Lydia York Releases Prescription Opioid Settlement Tracker

Auditor of Accounts | Auditor of Accounts Lydia York | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

For Immediate Release: August 13, 2024 Contact: Samuel Barry, Policy Advisor (302) 382-0651, Samuel.Barry@delaware.gov The tracker is a publicly accessible tool for Delawareans to learn about how Prescription Opioid Abatement and Remediation Grants have been distributed to date. Dover, DE – Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York published an official Prescription Opioid Settlement Tracker […]




Newark Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

August 13, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a Building Fire that occurred this afternoon in Newark, DE. At approximately 2:30 this afternoon, The Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company of Newark was alerted to a building fire in the Southgate Garden Apartments building 18. Upon arrival the Fire Department found […]




Carney Administration Prioritizes Farmland Preservation, Preserving Highest Number of Farms

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced the 28th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation, preserving 40 farms and 2,262 acres of farmland. With this announcement, the Carney administration has preserved 403 farms, the highest number in the program’s history.






  Archives:  August 2024

Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis Celebrates Inaugural ABLE Savings Day

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis, alongside U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, celebrated the first-ever ABLE Savings Day, highlighting the importance of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. This new initiative aims to boost awareness and participation in ABLE accounts, which are instrumental in enhancing financial independence for individuals with disabilities. “ABLE accounts […]




DNREC Prioritizes Equity in Community Environmental Project Fund Grants, Launches New Mapping Tool

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

DNREC announced today the 2025 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grants will have a focus on equity. This change comes after the CEPF grant process was revamped to better address community needs and strengthen partnerships.




Delaware Auditor Lydia York Releases Prescription Opioid Settlement Tracker

Auditor of Accounts | Auditor of Accounts Lydia York | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

For Immediate Release: August 13, 2024 Contact: Samuel Barry, Policy Advisor (302) 382-0651, Samuel.Barry@delaware.gov The tracker is a publicly accessible tool for Delawareans to learn about how Prescription Opioid Abatement and Remediation Grants have been distributed to date. Dover, DE – Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York published an official Prescription Opioid Settlement Tracker […]




Newark Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

August 13, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a Building Fire that occurred this afternoon in Newark, DE. At approximately 2:30 this afternoon, The Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company of Newark was alerted to a building fire in the Southgate Garden Apartments building 18. Upon arrival the Fire Department found […]




Carney Administration Prioritizes Farmland Preservation, Preserving Highest Number of Farms

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced the 28th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation, preserving 40 farms and 2,262 acres of farmland. With this announcement, the Carney administration has preserved 403 farms, the highest number in the program’s history.