Latest DNREC Artificial Reef Addition Is 180-Foot Retired Oil Field Supply Ship Turned Commercial Fishing Vessel
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
DNREC has sunk the Calcasieu Pass, an offshore oilfield supply vessel turned menhaden processing ship, onto Reef Site 13, the centerpiece of Delaware’s artificial reef system also known as the Del-Jersey-Land Reef.
Delaware schools receiving targeted literacy support show some of the state’s strongest assessment gains
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
CORRECTION: South Dover Elementary School’s Grade 3 ELA proficiency should not have been excluded from the calculation of state-supported literacy coaching results. The reconfiguration of that school did not affect Grade 3. That paragraph has been corrected below. Statewide results show modest improvement, with larger gains in schools receiving focused support; overall proficiency remains […]
Delaware Reaches Record 2,117 Registered Apprentices
Department of Labor | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Delaware has reached a historic milestone of 2,117 registered apprentices, the highest number ever recorded in the state. The growth reflects Delaware’s continued investment in Registered Apprenticeship and the expansion of earn-and-learn opportunities into high-demand fields including education and healthcare, creating new career pathways while helping employers build the skilled workforce they need.
Governor Meyer Signs Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Access To Affordable Summer Childcare For Delaware Families
Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 17, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 17, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed two bills that will make it easier for families who rely on Delaware’s Purchase of Care program to access summer camps and childcare, while simplifying requirements that have prevented summer camps from serving families who […]
Delaware Insurance Department Details Review Of Brighthouse Acquisition
Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, August 17, 2026
Outlines regulatory review process and use of outside experts as it evaluates Aquarian Capital’s application DOVER, DE (August 17, 2026) – The Delaware Department of Insurance is reviewing an application from Aquarian Capital LLC and its affiliates to acquire control of Brighthouse Life Insurance Company through what is commonly referred to in the regulatory community […]
