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Governor Carney Signs House Bill 31 Allowing Delaware Financial Institutions to Offer Prize-Linked Programs to Encourage Savers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Delaware becomes 15th state to launch prize-linked savings program DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney today signed House Bill 31, making Delaware the 15th state to launch a prize-linked savings program to encourage Delawareans, especially low-income and first-time savers, to make regular deposits into their accounts. Delaware also became the 22nd state to enact legislation […]




Governor Carney’s First 100 Days

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney released the following statement on his first 100 days in office: “During my first several months in office, I have traveled across our state, meeting with Delawareans from Claymont to Laurel, and everywhere in between. We have discussed our budget challenges, ways to create jobs and grow Delaware’s economy, improve […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Nick Serratore’s “Pastel Progressions” Paintings

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2017

  Wilmington, Del. (April 27, 2017) – Serratore has been working in the pastel medium for over 25 years. During this time his technique and style have evolved. “The more you work at it, the more you grow as an artist. The paintings are a direct result of that growth,” said Serratore. In “Pastel Progressions,” […]




DPH and DNREC Share Updated Federal Fish Consumption Guidelines for Pregnant Women and Children

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2017

Many of us have heard that eating fish is a key part of a healthy diet. But how much should we eat and are there risks to pregnant women and children? In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued updated advice regarding fish consumption that applies to fish and shellfish caught commercially and sold in U.S. retail outlets. This advice is geared toward helping women who are pregnant or may become pregnant – as well as breastfeeding mothers and parents of young children – make informed choices when it comes to fish that is healthy and safe to eat.




DEDO Shows Businesses How Foreign Trade Zones Can Boost Their Bottom Line

Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2017

WILMINGTON, DE (April 27, 2017) ― The Delaware Economic Development Office is partnering with CT Corporation, a Wolters Kluwer Company, and World Trade Center Delaware to host an educational training session on May 16th to explore the federal laws and regulations governing Free Trade Zones (FTZs) and how Delaware’s FTZ framework can help our state’s […]







  Category: Newsroom

Governor Carney Signs House Bill 31 Allowing Delaware Financial Institutions to Offer Prize-Linked Programs to Encourage Savers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Delaware becomes 15th state to launch prize-linked savings program DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney today signed House Bill 31, making Delaware the 15th state to launch a prize-linked savings program to encourage Delawareans, especially low-income and first-time savers, to make regular deposits into their accounts. Delaware also became the 22nd state to enact legislation […]




Governor Carney’s First 100 Days

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney released the following statement on his first 100 days in office: “During my first several months in office, I have traveled across our state, meeting with Delawareans from Claymont to Laurel, and everywhere in between. We have discussed our budget challenges, ways to create jobs and grow Delaware’s economy, improve […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Nick Serratore’s “Pastel Progressions” Paintings

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2017

  Wilmington, Del. (April 27, 2017) – Serratore has been working in the pastel medium for over 25 years. During this time his technique and style have evolved. “The more you work at it, the more you grow as an artist. The paintings are a direct result of that growth,” said Serratore. In “Pastel Progressions,” […]




DPH and DNREC Share Updated Federal Fish Consumption Guidelines for Pregnant Women and Children

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2017

Many of us have heard that eating fish is a key part of a healthy diet. But how much should we eat and are there risks to pregnant women and children? In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued updated advice regarding fish consumption that applies to fish and shellfish caught commercially and sold in U.S. retail outlets. This advice is geared toward helping women who are pregnant or may become pregnant – as well as breastfeeding mothers and parents of young children – make informed choices when it comes to fish that is healthy and safe to eat.




DEDO Shows Businesses How Foreign Trade Zones Can Boost Their Bottom Line

Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2017

WILMINGTON, DE (April 27, 2017) ― The Delaware Economic Development Office is partnering with CT Corporation, a Wolters Kluwer Company, and World Trade Center Delaware to host an educational training session on May 16th to explore the federal laws and regulations governing Free Trade Zones (FTZs) and how Delaware’s FTZ framework can help our state’s […]