Delaware test scores show pockets of progress, but literacy emergency remains
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 15, 2025
New teaching strategies are driving gains in some Delaware schools, particularly in literacy instruction. Yet the latest student assessment performance test results show that there is still much work to do across reading, writing, and mathematics.
State’s First 2025 Detection of West Nile Virus Found in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 15, 2025
West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware for the first time for 2025 in sentinel chickens that help DNREC monitor the state for mosquito-borne illnesses. The DNREC Mosquito Control Section detected WNV at three different sentinel chicken flock locations in New Castle County sampled Aug. 11 and confirmed virus-positive two days later by the Division of Public Health laboratory
New Toll Rates Take Effect on Friday, August 15, 2025
Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) reminds drivers that toll increases take effect on Route 1, I-95, and US 301 at 12:00am on Friday, August 15, 2025. An online toll calculator is available for customers to view the new toll rates for their vehicles when traveling through the state. In addition to the toll rate […]
Governor Meyer Orders The Lowering Of Flags To Honor The Passing Of Former Governor Mike Castle
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025
To recognize former Governor Castle’s lifetime of service to the State of Delaware, Governor Meyer orders flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, August 21.
Governor Meyer Signs Senate Bill 4 Establishing an Inspector General’s Office
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025
WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 4, creating a non‑partisan, independent Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The bill launches a new era in Delaware oversight and public accountability. “By establishing an independent watchdog with the authority to audit, investigate, and recommend reforms, we’re reinforcing our commitment to fiscal responsibility, rooting out […]
