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Governor Carney, Community Leaders Unveil Strategic Plan for English Learners

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Governor creates Advisory Council for English Learners, a key aspect of the plan, and appoints council co-chairs  GEORGETOWN, Del. – Joined by community leaders and educators, Governor John Carney unveiled Delaware’s English Learner Strategic Plan at North Georgetown Elementary School on Wednesday. To coordinate this important work, the Governor has asked a group of community […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven free programs during January 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and programs on E.R. Johnson’s yacht the Caroline and buccaneers in the Delaware Bay.




Delaware Joins Fourteen States to Assist Persons with Disabilities

Former State Treasurer Kenneth Simpler | Newsroom | Office of the State Treasurer | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2017

New ABLE Investment Accounts Similar to Popular College Savings Plans DOVER, Del. – Delaware State Treasurer Ken Simpler announced today that Delaware will join a multi-state consortium known as the National ABLE Alliance to establish an “Achieving a Better Life Experience” program. The decision to join the Alliance was approved by the State’s Plans Management […]




Delaware Honored for Cyber Security Innovation

Department of Technology and Information | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2017

Governor Carney, Chief Security Officer Elayne Starkey recognized by SANS Institute with 2017 Difference Makers Award WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Delaware’s Chief Security Officer (CSO) Elayne Starkey on Friday received the 2017 SANS Difference Makers Award by the SANS Institute. The Difference Maker Awards recognize individuals “whose innovation, skill, and hard work […]




Canceled: Patching Will Require Weekend Lane Closures on I-95 NB and I-495 NB

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2017

UPDATED: Due to inclement weather, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the patching on I-95 and I-495 northbound has been canceled for this weekend. A new date will be announced later in January 2018. PREVIOUS RELEASE: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that lanes will be closed for patching beginning at 9 p.m. […]







  Category: Newsroom

Governor Carney, Community Leaders Unveil Strategic Plan for English Learners

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Governor creates Advisory Council for English Learners, a key aspect of the plan, and appoints council co-chairs  GEORGETOWN, Del. – Joined by community leaders and educators, Governor John Carney unveiled Delaware’s English Learner Strategic Plan at North Georgetown Elementary School on Wednesday. To coordinate this important work, the Governor has asked a group of community […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven free programs during January 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and programs on E.R. Johnson’s yacht the Caroline and buccaneers in the Delaware Bay.




Delaware Joins Fourteen States to Assist Persons with Disabilities

Former State Treasurer Kenneth Simpler | Newsroom | Office of the State Treasurer | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2017

New ABLE Investment Accounts Similar to Popular College Savings Plans DOVER, Del. – Delaware State Treasurer Ken Simpler announced today that Delaware will join a multi-state consortium known as the National ABLE Alliance to establish an “Achieving a Better Life Experience” program. The decision to join the Alliance was approved by the State’s Plans Management […]




Delaware Honored for Cyber Security Innovation

Department of Technology and Information | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2017

Governor Carney, Chief Security Officer Elayne Starkey recognized by SANS Institute with 2017 Difference Makers Award WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Delaware’s Chief Security Officer (CSO) Elayne Starkey on Friday received the 2017 SANS Difference Makers Award by the SANS Institute. The Difference Maker Awards recognize individuals “whose innovation, skill, and hard work […]




Canceled: Patching Will Require Weekend Lane Closures on I-95 NB and I-495 NB

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2017

UPDATED: Due to inclement weather, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the patching on I-95 and I-495 northbound has been canceled for this weekend. A new date will be announced later in January 2018. PREVIOUS RELEASE: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that lanes will be closed for patching beginning at 9 p.m. […]