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Delaware State Fire Commission Updates Fire Regulations.

Newsroom | State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

    February 20, 2024   The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission has multiple functions within the fire service including updating regulations on Delaware training requirements for firefighters.  This is a lengthy process as it entails committee meetings of several representatives within the Delaware Fire Service to discuss and recommend changes to existing regulations.  Once […]




GACEC Hosts Celebration for Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

On Friday, February 16th, the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) held their Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest Celebration.  This year’s contest theme was “Same Dreams; Different Abilities.”  Youth across the state submitted creative works of art depicting topics faced by people with disabilities.  Once submitted, the posters were reviewed and judged […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware State Housing Authority Nomination

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).   Karnai’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate.    “Cynthia understands the housing situation in Delaware, and she’ll continue the hard work we are doing to create affordable […]




Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Outlines Recommendations to Protect State Retiree Healthcare, Foster Fiscal Sustainability

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024

Hall-Long, chair of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee, detailed the subcommittee’s report before the Joint Health Committees in the House and Senate.     DOVER, Del. — Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long on Monday outlined an actionable roadmap to protect state retirees’ healthcare and promote fiscal sustainability during a joint House and Senate Health Committee hearing.  Meeting […]




Secretary of State Presents 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024

Tariah Hyland selected as the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award recipient Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Monday announced that Tariah Hyland, a resident of Wilmington, has been selected for the prestigious 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award, in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, recognizes a gifted, civic-minded young Delawarean […]







  Category: Newsroom

Delaware State Fire Commission Updates Fire Regulations.

Newsroom | State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

    February 20, 2024   The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission has multiple functions within the fire service including updating regulations on Delaware training requirements for firefighters.  This is a lengthy process as it entails committee meetings of several representatives within the Delaware Fire Service to discuss and recommend changes to existing regulations.  Once […]




GACEC Hosts Celebration for Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

On Friday, February 16th, the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) held their Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest Celebration.  This year’s contest theme was “Same Dreams; Different Abilities.”  Youth across the state submitted creative works of art depicting topics faced by people with disabilities.  Once submitted, the posters were reviewed and judged […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware State Housing Authority Nomination

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).   Karnai’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate.    “Cynthia understands the housing situation in Delaware, and she’ll continue the hard work we are doing to create affordable […]




Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Outlines Recommendations to Protect State Retiree Healthcare, Foster Fiscal Sustainability

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024

Hall-Long, chair of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee, detailed the subcommittee’s report before the Joint Health Committees in the House and Senate.     DOVER, Del. — Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long on Monday outlined an actionable roadmap to protect state retirees’ healthcare and promote fiscal sustainability during a joint House and Senate Health Committee hearing.  Meeting […]




Secretary of State Presents 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024

Tariah Hyland selected as the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award recipient Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Monday announced that Tariah Hyland, a resident of Wilmington, has been selected for the prestigious 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award, in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, recognizes a gifted, civic-minded young Delawarean […]