State Treasurer Colleen Davis Brings Forth Landmark Retirement Program for Delaware
Newsroom | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Delaware EARNS would stem savings crisis More than 200,000 Delaware workers currently lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement program, meaning they have no effective way to save for the future. Bi-partisan legislation introduced in the Delaware House of Representatives creating the Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Savings (“EARNS”) program could reverse that trend. […]
Grants Can Help Volunteer Companies Fight Wildfires
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Delaware Forest Service’s 2021 VFA Grant program is open to all Delaware volunteer fire departments and can provide up to $4,500 in matching grants to acquire pumps, hoses, and equipment to respond to and suppress wildfires. More than $350,000 has been given to enhance wildfire response in the First State since the program’s inception. Applications must be received by the Delaware Forest Service office by regular mail no later than June 20, 2021. No email submissions will be accepted. Awards will be made within 7 business days so that awarded projects can begin. Details at de.gov/wildfire.
Navigating The New Normal
Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (DEAEYC) is holding a Virtual Conference June 19 – 29, 2021. This online training offers training sessions on Trauma-Informed Care, Anti-Bias in the Classroom, Conscious Discipline, Advocacy Training and so much more. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Sonia Manzano “Maria” from Sesame Street will be speaking […]
Click It Or Ticket Campaign Starts May 24 With Border To Border Kickoff Event In Delaware
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
[DOVER, DE] May 19, 2021 — During this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which will take place May 24 through June 6, 2021, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (DOHS) will be teaming up with law enforcement nationwide for a Border to Border (B2B) kickoff event taking place on Monday, May […]
Department of Labor resuming work search requirement for UI benefits recipients
Department of Labor | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) will require Unemployment Benefit recipients to look for work and register in Delaware JobLink (https://joblink.delaware.gov) in order to qualify for benefits or to continue to receive UI benefits, effective June 12, 2021. Starting on that date, claimants must register with JobLink, which includes creating or uploading […]
