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  Archives:  October 2024

Governor Carney, with Guidance from Water Supply Coordinating Council, Declares Statewide Drought Watch

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Friday, October 25, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC). Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the drought watch. This decision follows an assessment of conditions by the WSCC on October 25. The drought watch will remain in effect until […]




Tag-A-Palooza 2024

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2024

DMV is excited to announce that its annual low-digit tag release begins on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Tag-A-Palooza 2024 will feature four days of online giveaways and four in-person events. Anyone interested in joining the online lottery to win a low-digit tag must register in advance.




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner: Licensing Lottery

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Following the successful completion of the application review, we are pleased to announce that 727 applications will advance to the lottery stage and will include all categories except the Open Retail category, for which we plan to have a separate lottery in December. The Licensing Lottery will be broadcast live on Facebook Live on October […]




AG Jennings issues open letter to Delaware landlords urging Delaware Landlord/Tenant Code Compliance

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings‘ Fraud and Consumer Protection Division has issued an open letter to Delaware landlords regarding commonly seen illegal lease provisions in residential leases. The letter puts landlords on notice that their residential leases must comply with Delaware’s Residential Landlord/Tenant Code. Attorney General Jennings stated: “Landlords have tremendous power over their tenants. The […]




New Housing Vouchers for Delaware Families

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Monday, October 21, 2024

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is proud to announce the addition of 210 new Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) to Delaware’s affordable rental market. These vouchers are now available through partnerships with new and existing housing developers. “Solving the housing crisis in Delaware will require innovative housing solutions and increased investment in what we know works,” […]






  Archives:  October 2024

Governor Carney, with Guidance from Water Supply Coordinating Council, Declares Statewide Drought Watch

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Friday, October 25, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC). Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the drought watch. This decision follows an assessment of conditions by the WSCC on October 25. The drought watch will remain in effect until […]




Tag-A-Palooza 2024

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2024

DMV is excited to announce that its annual low-digit tag release begins on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Tag-A-Palooza 2024 will feature four days of online giveaways and four in-person events. Anyone interested in joining the online lottery to win a low-digit tag must register in advance.




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner: Licensing Lottery

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Following the successful completion of the application review, we are pleased to announce that 727 applications will advance to the lottery stage and will include all categories except the Open Retail category, for which we plan to have a separate lottery in December. The Licensing Lottery will be broadcast live on Facebook Live on October […]




AG Jennings issues open letter to Delaware landlords urging Delaware Landlord/Tenant Code Compliance

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings‘ Fraud and Consumer Protection Division has issued an open letter to Delaware landlords regarding commonly seen illegal lease provisions in residential leases. The letter puts landlords on notice that their residential leases must comply with Delaware’s Residential Landlord/Tenant Code. Attorney General Jennings stated: “Landlords have tremendous power over their tenants. The […]




New Housing Vouchers for Delaware Families

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Monday, October 21, 2024

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is proud to announce the addition of 210 new Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) to Delaware’s affordable rental market. These vouchers are now available through partnerships with new and existing housing developers. “Solving the housing crisis in Delaware will require innovative housing solutions and increased investment in what we know works,” […]