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DOL Reissues Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate Letters

Department of Labor | News | Unemployment Insurance | Date Posted: Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Division of Unemployment Insurance has corrected the issue related to the 2024 UI tax rate letters mailed in January. Corrected letters have been mailed to employers the week of February 5, 2024. The corrected letters have a date of February 1, 2024. The Division of Unemployment would like to thank all employers for their […]




Delaware Public Archives Celebrates African American History

Delaware Public Archives | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

New display shines a spotlight on eighty-nine State of Delaware Historical Markers related to Black History The Delaware Public Archives has unveiled a new exhibition in its lobby, “Celebrating African American History in The First State” that features every State of Delaware Historical Marker related to Black history and the significance behind them. “With this […]




Sponsors and Meal Sites Sought for 2024 Summer Food Service Program

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

A program that targets children in low-income areas to ensure they have meals during the summer is seeking sponsors and meal sites for meal locations.   The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program operated nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered in Delaware by the Department of Education (DDOE).  Sponsors are reimbursed for all meals served free at approved meal sites in low-income areas to children 18 years and under. 




Delaware Department of Human Resources Sets Consecutive Hiring Records

Department of Human Resources | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

DOVER, Del. — Implementing a strategic state government workforce recruitment campaign highlighting higher salaries, employee benefits and signing bonuses, the Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) set new records the past two years hiring and promoting state employees. In calendar year 2023, 4,516 state employees were hired and promoted, which is a 22 percent increase […]




Rep. Kimberly Williams and Sen. Jack Walsh Honor the Office of Animal Welfare with a Tribute for 10 Years of Service

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) was recognized by the 152nd General Assembly, with House Concurrent Resolution 81 sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Williams, (D-19), and Sen. Jack Walsh, (D-9). November 2023 marked 10 years since the OAW was established under the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The OAW is […]







  Category: News

DOL Reissues Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate Letters

Department of Labor | News | Unemployment Insurance | Date Posted: Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Division of Unemployment Insurance has corrected the issue related to the 2024 UI tax rate letters mailed in January. Corrected letters have been mailed to employers the week of February 5, 2024. The corrected letters have a date of February 1, 2024. The Division of Unemployment would like to thank all employers for their […]




Delaware Public Archives Celebrates African American History

Delaware Public Archives | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

New display shines a spotlight on eighty-nine State of Delaware Historical Markers related to Black History The Delaware Public Archives has unveiled a new exhibition in its lobby, “Celebrating African American History in The First State” that features every State of Delaware Historical Marker related to Black history and the significance behind them. “With this […]




Sponsors and Meal Sites Sought for 2024 Summer Food Service Program

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

A program that targets children in low-income areas to ensure they have meals during the summer is seeking sponsors and meal sites for meal locations.   The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program operated nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered in Delaware by the Department of Education (DDOE).  Sponsors are reimbursed for all meals served free at approved meal sites in low-income areas to children 18 years and under. 




Delaware Department of Human Resources Sets Consecutive Hiring Records

Department of Human Resources | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

DOVER, Del. — Implementing a strategic state government workforce recruitment campaign highlighting higher salaries, employee benefits and signing bonuses, the Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) set new records the past two years hiring and promoting state employees. In calendar year 2023, 4,516 state employees were hired and promoted, which is a 22 percent increase […]




Rep. Kimberly Williams and Sen. Jack Walsh Honor the Office of Animal Welfare with a Tribute for 10 Years of Service

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) was recognized by the 152nd General Assembly, with House Concurrent Resolution 81 sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Williams, (D-19), and Sen. Jack Walsh, (D-9). November 2023 marked 10 years since the OAW was established under the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The OAW is […]