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Delaware’s Plastic Carryout Bag Ban July 1, 2022

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022

In 2019, the Delaware General Assembly passed a law banning plastic carryout bags (82 Del. Laws c. 166) to help reduce beach and roadside litter, increase recycling efforts, and reduce the impact of plastic bags at regional recycling facilities that manage material from Delaware’s Universal Recycling program. In 2021, the Delaware General Assembly updated that […]




DPH Offers Guidance And Resources On How To Navigate The Infant Formula Supply Shortage

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing guidance to families struggling to find formula due to a shortage caused by a supply chain issues, including avoiding taking certain measures that could be harmful to their infant’s health.




DNREC Names Two to Leadership Roles

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced changes today to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s leadership structure, selecting Steven Smailer as new director of DNREC’s Division of Water and naming Kim Siegel as chief of staff within DNREC’s Office of the Secretary.




Governor Carney Honors Four Century Farm Families, 2022 Marks 35th Year of Delaware Century Farm Program

Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022

Governor Carney, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Nikko Brady, and state legislators honored four Delaware farm families for their commitment to keeping farmland within the family for 100 years.




Holodick Names Top High School Seniors 2022 Secretary Scholars

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022

Secretary of Education Mark Holodick has honored 89 public school students from the Class of 2022 as Secretary of Education Scholars.







  Category: News

Delaware’s Plastic Carryout Bag Ban July 1, 2022

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022

In 2019, the Delaware General Assembly passed a law banning plastic carryout bags (82 Del. Laws c. 166) to help reduce beach and roadside litter, increase recycling efforts, and reduce the impact of plastic bags at regional recycling facilities that manage material from Delaware’s Universal Recycling program. In 2021, the Delaware General Assembly updated that […]




DPH Offers Guidance And Resources On How To Navigate The Infant Formula Supply Shortage

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing guidance to families struggling to find formula due to a shortage caused by a supply chain issues, including avoiding taking certain measures that could be harmful to their infant’s health.




DNREC Names Two to Leadership Roles

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced changes today to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s leadership structure, selecting Steven Smailer as new director of DNREC’s Division of Water and naming Kim Siegel as chief of staff within DNREC’s Office of the Secretary.




Governor Carney Honors Four Century Farm Families, 2022 Marks 35th Year of Delaware Century Farm Program

Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022

Governor Carney, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Nikko Brady, and state legislators honored four Delaware farm families for their commitment to keeping farmland within the family for 100 years.




Holodick Names Top High School Seniors 2022 Secretary Scholars

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022

Secretary of Education Mark Holodick has honored 89 public school students from the Class of 2022 as Secretary of Education Scholars.