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Winter Storm Warning

Department of Transportation | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is prepared for the winter storm predicted to begin tonight through Thursday. DelDOT’s officials will continue to monitor the most current weather forecasts and dispatch crews. Motorists can anticipate rain, snow and/or sleet today. This evening from 6 PM until 2 AM on Thursday, there’s a chance of heavy mixed […]




Legislation Offers Student Loan Relief for Educators in High-Needs Areas

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Educators in high-needs schools and subject areas could get student loan relief under bill from Representative Bentz, Senator Townsend DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Representative David Bentz, and Senator Bryan Townsend on Tuesday announced new legislation to offer student loan relief to Delaware educators in high-needs schools and subject areas. The legislation would help […]




Secretary of State Announces Medical License and Controlled Substance Registration Suspensions

Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 19, 2018

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware medical license and controlled substance privileges of Gregory Villabona, in light of allegations of unprofessional conduct related to the prescription and distribution of opioid medications.




DPH Announces New Flu-Related Death as Numbers of Statewide Cases Continue to Drop

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 19, 2018

Statewide flu totals in Delaware decreased for the third week in a row, according to the Division of Public Health (DPH). During the week ending March 10, DPH reports 290 laboratory-confirmed flu cases, down from the prior week’s total of 381 confirmed cases. The latest numbers increase the total number of influenza cases for the season to 7,433. DPH is also reporting one additional flu-related death, a 62-year-old female from New Castle County with multiple underlying health conditions, bringing the number of flu-related deaths for the 2017-2018 flu season to 31.




Thirty Five Talented State Employees and Their Family Members Honored at Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 19, 2018

THIRTY-FIVE TALENTED STATE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HONORED Delaware Division of the Arts announces award-winning artists in its annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition reception & award ceremony Wilmington, Del. (March 19, 2018) – The talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their art work exhibited at the seventh annual Delaware State Employee […]







  Category: Newsroom

Winter Storm Warning

Department of Transportation | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is prepared for the winter storm predicted to begin tonight through Thursday. DelDOT’s officials will continue to monitor the most current weather forecasts and dispatch crews. Motorists can anticipate rain, snow and/or sleet today. This evening from 6 PM until 2 AM on Thursday, there’s a chance of heavy mixed […]




Legislation Offers Student Loan Relief for Educators in High-Needs Areas

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Educators in high-needs schools and subject areas could get student loan relief under bill from Representative Bentz, Senator Townsend DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Representative David Bentz, and Senator Bryan Townsend on Tuesday announced new legislation to offer student loan relief to Delaware educators in high-needs schools and subject areas. The legislation would help […]




Secretary of State Announces Medical License and Controlled Substance Registration Suspensions

Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 19, 2018

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware medical license and controlled substance privileges of Gregory Villabona, in light of allegations of unprofessional conduct related to the prescription and distribution of opioid medications.




DPH Announces New Flu-Related Death as Numbers of Statewide Cases Continue to Drop

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 19, 2018

Statewide flu totals in Delaware decreased for the third week in a row, according to the Division of Public Health (DPH). During the week ending March 10, DPH reports 290 laboratory-confirmed flu cases, down from the prior week’s total of 381 confirmed cases. The latest numbers increase the total number of influenza cases for the season to 7,433. DPH is also reporting one additional flu-related death, a 62-year-old female from New Castle County with multiple underlying health conditions, bringing the number of flu-related deaths for the 2017-2018 flu season to 31.




Thirty Five Talented State Employees and Their Family Members Honored at Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 19, 2018

THIRTY-FIVE TALENTED STATE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HONORED Delaware Division of the Arts announces award-winning artists in its annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition reception & award ceremony Wilmington, Del. (March 19, 2018) – The talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their art work exhibited at the seventh annual Delaware State Employee […]