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Governor Carney Signs Executive Order Reestablishing the Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG)

Criminal Justice | Criminal Justice Council | Department of Labor | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Members will submit recommendations to the Governor, Legislature and Criminal Justice Council by March 2018 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday released the following statement after signing Executive Order #11 to reestablish the Juvenile Justice Advisory Group, which will examine ways to prevent youth from entering or re-entering the juvenile and criminal justice […]



DPH Encourages Residents to Prepare for Dangerously High Temperatures, Take Steps to Prevent Heat Illness as Temperatures Soar

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

With temperatures expected to reach the mid-to-high 90s and heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees later this week, the Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat and take steps to prevent heat illness as temperatures rise. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for New Castle County and an Excessive Heat Advisory for Kent and Sussex counties between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 13.



Commissioner Navarro Issues Statement on Genworth Form A Process

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Commissioner Navarro issues statement on Genworth Form A Process The Delaware Department of Insurance (“Department”) is actively reviewing an Application for the Acquisition of Control of Genworth Life Insurance Company (“GLIC”) by China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co., Ltd. and its Affiliates (“China Oceanwide”).  An Application for Acquisition of Control is commonly referred to in the […]



Delaware Cancer Mortality Drops Again; Public Health Releases Latest Cancer Report

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017

Cancer screening and early detection have contributed to a continuing decline in Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rate over the past decade, say Delaware Public Health officials. From 1999-2003 to 2009-2013, Delaware’s cancer death rate decreased 15 percent, an improvement that was slightly higher than the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).



50th Anniversary Celebration of Dover, Del.’s Johnson Victrola Museum to take place now through the end of 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017

The museum highlights the life and achievements of Dover’s native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of The Victor Talking Machine Company.






  Category: News

Governor Carney Signs Executive Order Reestablishing the Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG)

Criminal Justice | Criminal Justice Council | Department of Labor | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Members will submit recommendations to the Governor, Legislature and Criminal Justice Council by March 2018 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday released the following statement after signing Executive Order #11 to reestablish the Juvenile Justice Advisory Group, which will examine ways to prevent youth from entering or re-entering the juvenile and criminal justice […]



DPH Encourages Residents to Prepare for Dangerously High Temperatures, Take Steps to Prevent Heat Illness as Temperatures Soar

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

With temperatures expected to reach the mid-to-high 90s and heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees later this week, the Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat and take steps to prevent heat illness as temperatures rise. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for New Castle County and an Excessive Heat Advisory for Kent and Sussex counties between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 13.



Commissioner Navarro Issues Statement on Genworth Form A Process

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Commissioner Navarro issues statement on Genworth Form A Process The Delaware Department of Insurance (“Department”) is actively reviewing an Application for the Acquisition of Control of Genworth Life Insurance Company (“GLIC”) by China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co., Ltd. and its Affiliates (“China Oceanwide”).  An Application for Acquisition of Control is commonly referred to in the […]



Delaware Cancer Mortality Drops Again; Public Health Releases Latest Cancer Report

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017

Cancer screening and early detection have contributed to a continuing decline in Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rate over the past decade, say Delaware Public Health officials. From 1999-2003 to 2009-2013, Delaware’s cancer death rate decreased 15 percent, an improvement that was slightly higher than the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).



50th Anniversary Celebration of Dover, Del.’s Johnson Victrola Museum to take place now through the end of 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017

The museum highlights the life and achievements of Dover’s native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of The Victor Talking Machine Company.