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  Archives:  December 2024

Recycle Holiday Trees in the New Year at Delaware Center for Horticulture’s TreeCycle Event Jan. 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 20, 2024

DNREC is again sponsoring the Delaware Center for Horticulture’s TreeCycle event that aims to make beneficial reuse of holiday trees by turning them into wood chips and mulch while also keeping the trees out of the state’s landfills. TreeCycle is a family-friendly recycling event to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4. DNREC continues encouraging Delawareans to dispose of their trees in such way that pays dividends to the environment.




GOVERNOR-ELECT MEYER ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR DELAWARE HOUSING, HEALTH, AND CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS 

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Wilmington, DE—Today, Delaware Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced his latest cabinet nominees as he prepares to take office next month. He nominated Matthew Heckles as the Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, Josette Manning as the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, and Steven Yeatman as the Secretary of the Delaware […]




Governor Carney, DNREC, Seaford Celebrate Investments in Riverfront Redevelopment

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Gov. John Carney joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, State Representative Danny Short, State Senator Bryant Richardson, Seaford Mayor Matthew MacCoy and other community leaders Thursday to announce a $3 million investment in cleaning up a riverfront site for redevelopment as part of the City of […]




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) Conducts Lottery for Open Retail Licensing

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Dover, DE — December 19, 2024 The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) conducted a public license lottery to select applicants in the Open Retail category for Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This event marks a significant milestone in fostering a fair and transparent licensing process, ensuring equal opportunities for businesses to participate in the state’s […]




Delaware’s ABLE Program Receives Funding from DHSS

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Support comes as ABLE celebrates 10 years As Delaware joins the rest of the country in marking the 10th anniversary of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, Treasurer Davis announces DEPENDABLE, Delaware’s ABLE plan, received crucial support from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). Through a Memorandum of Understanding, DHSS […]






  Archives:  December 2024

Recycle Holiday Trees in the New Year at Delaware Center for Horticulture’s TreeCycle Event Jan. 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 20, 2024

DNREC is again sponsoring the Delaware Center for Horticulture’s TreeCycle event that aims to make beneficial reuse of holiday trees by turning them into wood chips and mulch while also keeping the trees out of the state’s landfills. TreeCycle is a family-friendly recycling event to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4. DNREC continues encouraging Delawareans to dispose of their trees in such way that pays dividends to the environment.




GOVERNOR-ELECT MEYER ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR DELAWARE HOUSING, HEALTH, AND CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS 

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Wilmington, DE—Today, Delaware Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced his latest cabinet nominees as he prepares to take office next month. He nominated Matthew Heckles as the Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, Josette Manning as the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, and Steven Yeatman as the Secretary of the Delaware […]




Governor Carney, DNREC, Seaford Celebrate Investments in Riverfront Redevelopment

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Gov. John Carney joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, State Representative Danny Short, State Senator Bryant Richardson, Seaford Mayor Matthew MacCoy and other community leaders Thursday to announce a $3 million investment in cleaning up a riverfront site for redevelopment as part of the City of […]




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) Conducts Lottery for Open Retail Licensing

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Dover, DE — December 19, 2024 The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) conducted a public license lottery to select applicants in the Open Retail category for Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This event marks a significant milestone in fostering a fair and transparent licensing process, ensuring equal opportunities for businesses to participate in the state’s […]




Delaware’s ABLE Program Receives Funding from DHSS

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Support comes as ABLE celebrates 10 years As Delaware joins the rest of the country in marking the 10th anniversary of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, Treasurer Davis announces DEPENDABLE, Delaware’s ABLE plan, received crucial support from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). Through a Memorandum of Understanding, DHSS […]