Governor Carney Signs Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act

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New law establishes a refundable tax credit for qualified investors in Delaware small businesses NEWARK, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law House Bill 170, the Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act, at the Delaware Technology Park at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus. The Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation […] The post Governor Carney …

Governor Carney Signs Executive Order Establishing Advisory Council on English Learners

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Group will help monitor and implement Delaware’s English Learner Strategic Plan 2022 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed an executive order establishing the Advisory Council on English Learners to help implement Delaware’s community driven English Learner Strategic Plan 2022. “Our state’s changing demographics require us to think differently about how we reach […] The post Governor Carney …

DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two Kent County men for illegal dumping

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MAGNOLIA – Acting on a tip made to DNREC’s Environmental Complaint hotline, Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrested two Kent County men May 11 and charged both of them with illegal dumping in Magnolia. The post DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two Kent County men for illegal dumping appeared first on State of Delaware News.

State of Delaware Employees Honored for Excellence and Commitment in State Service, Team Excellence, and Heroism

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Event held during the celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, May 6-12, 2018. WILMINGTON, Del. (May 11, 2018) —Governor John Carney and Cabinet members celebrated Public Service Recognition Week by applauding the extraordinary work of Delaware’s public servants. Awards for exemplary efforts in service to the State of Delaware were presented at the Governor’s Awards […] The post State of …

DIAA announces athlete award winners

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The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 DIAA/Harry Roberts – Senior Scholar Athlete awards. The post DIAA announces athlete award winners appeared first on State of Delaware News.

Visit Delaware Showcases Endless Discoveries with 360 Virtual Tour for National Travel and Tourism Week

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WILMINGTON – You can now see Delaware like never before with a breathtaking virtual tour of the state’s endless discoveries. At Nemours Estate Monday, as part of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), Governor John Carney, Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and Delaware Tourism Director Liz Keller showcased the experience that takes visitors on […] The post Visit Delaware …

Delaware Pathways Receives $3.25 Million Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to Prepare Students for High-Demand Jobs

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Pathways provides high school and postsecondary students with the opportunity to gain work-based learning experiences for in-demand careers WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced a $3.25 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to expand access to economic opportunity for Delaware students. Funding will help bolster the Delaware Pathways program, which provides high school […] The post Delaware Pathways …

State awards grants to summer, afterschool programs

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The Delaware Department of Education has awarded five new grants for afterschool and summer programs under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) program grants are designed to provide students with enrichment activities to improve the academic success of students from Title I schools. Schools are designated as Title I based on high percentage …