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Governor Carney Announces Emergency Repairs to Strengthen the Indian River Inlet Dunes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced today that after two breaches this year and recent near-breaches of coastal dunes just north of the Indian River Inlet, the state Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will add additional metal sheets and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will perform an emergency sand replenishment project […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day.” This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th.




2025 Delaware Teacher of the Year to be Named Next Month

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 9, 2024

Twenty of the state’s top teachers will be honored at a celebration on Oct. 15, when one of them also will be named Delaware’s 2025 Teacher of the Year.   The candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter Network during the 2024 calendar year because of their superior ability to inspire students […]




Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Effects of Climate Change

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney joined Senator Stephanie Hansen, other members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, September 5, to sign a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy. Legislation included Senate Bill 265, House Bill 9, House Substitute 2 for House Bill 13, Senate Bill 237 and House […]




DHSS Observes National Suicide Prevention Month

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2024

DOVER – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and a coalition of partners will elevate awareness about Delaware 988 — the state’s suicide and crisis lifeline — and foster a supportive community environment for mental health during September, National Suicide Prevention Month. DHSS has organized a Week of Action as part of […]







  Category: Newsroom

Governor Carney Announces Emergency Repairs to Strengthen the Indian River Inlet Dunes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced today that after two breaches this year and recent near-breaches of coastal dunes just north of the Indian River Inlet, the state Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will add additional metal sheets and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will perform an emergency sand replenishment project […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day.” This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th.




2025 Delaware Teacher of the Year to be Named Next Month

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 9, 2024

Twenty of the state’s top teachers will be honored at a celebration on Oct. 15, when one of them also will be named Delaware’s 2025 Teacher of the Year.   The candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter Network during the 2024 calendar year because of their superior ability to inspire students […]




Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Effects of Climate Change

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney joined Senator Stephanie Hansen, other members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, September 5, to sign a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy. Legislation included Senate Bill 265, House Bill 9, House Substitute 2 for House Bill 13, Senate Bill 237 and House […]




DHSS Observes National Suicide Prevention Month

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2024

DOVER – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and a coalition of partners will elevate awareness about Delaware 988 — the state’s suicide and crisis lifeline — and foster a supportive community environment for mental health during September, National Suicide Prevention Month. DHSS has organized a Week of Action as part of […]