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State of Delaware Offices Opening Two Hours Late on Monday, January 25, 2016

State of Delaware offices in all three counties will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016. Non-essential employees do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.



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Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Former State Representative Benjamin Ewing

Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities lowered in honor of former State Representative Benjamin Ewing.




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Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered to Honor U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags lowered in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.




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Budget Director Visalli to Depart Administration with Legacy of Responsible Governance and Investments in Delaware’s Future

Director Ann Shepard Visalli will conclude her tenure leading Delaware’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) next month following more than seven years leading the Markell Administration’s efforts to balance challenging budgets while making key investments that have strengthened the economy, improved the education system, and enhanced quality of life throughout the state.



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Governor Announces Budget Director Nomination

Governor Markell today announced that he will nominate Brian Maxwell, Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget for more than three years, to lead the agency when Director Ann Visalli departs next month. Visalli will end her more than seven years in the position when she becomes Chief Operating Officer at St. Andrew’s School in May. Markell will submit Maxwell for consideration by the State Senate when the General Assembly returns to session.



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Delaware State Employees Pre-Retirement Education Workshops

The below workshops are being held to provide information regarding the Delaware State Employees’ Pension Plan benefits. There is no cost or pre-registration required to attend these workshops. Participants will learn how to prepare their own estimated benefit using the Pension Office website. You are encouraged to bring your Comprehensive Annual Statement. Please be on […]



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EPA Recognizes Delaware Among Nation’s Leading Green Power Users

Dover – Today, the State of Delaware announced that it appears as No. 56 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) National Top 100 list of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. Delaware is using nearly 122 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which represents 40 percent of its total […]



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OMB Announces Schedule for Review of Regulations

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is currently accepting comments and will hold a series of public hearings on three OMB regulations in accordance with the regulatory review provisions of HB 147 of the 148th General Assembly. Comments will be accepted through November 1 for the following regulations: • 4102 Regulations for the Annual […]



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Flags Lowered to Honor Passing of William Quillen

Governor Jack Markell has ordered state and federal flags lowered to honor the life and passing of former Delaware Supreme Court Justice William T. Quillen. Quillen served on the Supreme Court from 1978 to 1983. He also was Delaware Secretary of State from 1993 to 1994 under the administration of Governor Tom Carper. During his […]



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Flags to be Lowered to Half-staff for Fallen Wilmington Firefighters

Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Wilmington firefighters Lt. Christopher Leach and Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes. Both firefighters died this morning serving their community and fellow Delawareans valiantly, while battling a blaze in Wilmington. Flags are to remain at half-staff until further […]



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Flags Lowered for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Everyday across Delaware, thousands of firefighters serve their communities and protect the public by responding to not only fires but almost any emergency situation. In honor of the men and women who have died while protecting Delawareans, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service (to be held on Sunday, October 9) and in […]



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Flag Lowering for Fallen Wilmington Firefighter Ardythe Hope

Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Wilmington Senior Firefighter Ardythe Hope. Senior Firefighter Hope passed away from her injuries as a result of battling a blaze in Wilmington the morning of September 24. Flags are to remain at half-staff until further notice.



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Delaware State Government Diversity and Inclusion Study Released

Dover, DE – The Office of Management and Budget today released a report commissioned by Governor Jack Markell earlier this year in an ongoing effort to build a welcoming work environment across State government that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunity for all employees. “I have been clear that my administration is committed to ensuring […]



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Flags Lowered for Passing of David P. Buckson

With the passing of David P. Buckson on Tuesday, January 17 Governor Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Friday, January 20 as a mark of respect for Mr. Buckson and his service to Delaware. Mr. Buckson served on the bench of the […]




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Update on Flag Status

Please note the following update regarding flag lowering for fallen Correctional Lieutenant Steven Floyd. A memorial service in honor of his memory was held on Saturday, February 11. As such, all flags are to be returned to full staff.




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Governor Carney Releases Statewide Anti-discrimination Policy

Policy will allow state to consistently address discrimination in the workplace WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Monday released a uniform, anti-discrimination policy that will allow state agencies to consistently respond to reports of discrimination, harassment and retaliation in the workplace – and clearly outlines a consistent policy for state employees to report and resolve […]




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Governor Carney Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of John Glenn

DOVER, Del. – On Wednesday afternoon, President Trump ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff on the day of interment of John Glenn, “as a mark of respect for the memory of John Glenn.” As the interment is scheduled for tomorrow, April 6 and in concurrence with the […]




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Flags to be lowered Monday, May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day

On Peace Officers Memorial Day, Monday May 15 we pay tribute to the local, state, and Federal peace officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty.  In accordance with federal law (36 U.S.C. 175), Governor Carney requests that the Delaware and United States flags be lowered to half-staff the morning […]




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Flags lowered for Dover Police Corporal Thomas Hannon

Governor Carney has ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of City of Dover Police Corporal Thomas Hannon. Corporal Hannon, a 12 year veteran with the Dover Police Department, passed away as a result of complications from an injury sustained while on duty. Flags are to remain at […]




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Flag lowering for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Tomorrow, December 7, 2017 marks National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Each year on December 7, we honor the over 2,400 men and women who lost their lives for our country on this day in 1941. In recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Governor Carney has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings […]



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Communities Across Delaware Receive ‘Opportunity Zone’ Designations

Federal tax incentives available for qualifying investments in Opportunity Zones DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that communities and economically-distressed properties across Delaware could see additional private sector investment after 25 census tracts were designated as Opportunity Zones by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Earlier this month, Governor Carney nominated the […]




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Governor Carney Signs Executive Order on Budget Smoothing

Action will create benchmark budgeting mechanism and promote fiscal sustainability DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday signed Executive Order 21 to implement recommendations of the advisory panel to DEFAC to study potential fiscal controls and budget smoothing mechanisms. The Order will create a benchmark budgeting mechanism, and a Budget Stabilization Fund for budget […]




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Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination Launches new website

The Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination (OSPC) is proud to unveil our redesigned website Friday, August 31, 2018. This redesign improves the way information is delivered to citizens, developers and municipal stakeholders. A key objective of the redesigned site is to enable users to access our information from any device (PC, mobile phone, or […]



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Governor Carney Releases Second Annual Report of Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board

Board presents recommendations across focus areas to improve efficiency and accountability in state government WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the second annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR by Executive Order in February 2017 to identify ways for state government to operate more […]




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Flag Lowering in Honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman

Governor John Carney today ordered United States and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marines Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday. Staff Sergeant Slutman resided in Delaware along with his family. Flags are to be returned to full staff Monday morning.     Click here […]



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Delaware Population Consortium Bill Signed

 On May 14, 2019 Senate Bill 7 was signed by Governor John Carney which formally creates the Delaware Population Consortium (DPC). The DPC has prepared, without formal designation, a unified set of statewide population projections annually since 1975. This new legislation formalizes the DPC, identifies its membership and work products, and requires that all counties, […]



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Governor Carney Orders Flags To Half-Staff For Victims In El Paso and Dayton

Today President Trump ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on August 8, 2019 as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible acts of violence perpetrated in El Paso, Texas on August 3, 2019 and in Dayton, Ohio on August 4, […]




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Governor Carney Announces Downtown Development District Designations

Governor Carney officially designated four new Downtown Development Districts – in Delaware City, Middletown, New Castle and Clayton. Investors who make qualified improvements to residential, commercial or industrial properties in those districts now may qualify for state and local development incentives, including a rebate of up to 20 percent of eligible costs upon completion of the project.




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Governor Carney, State Officials Cut Ribbon on First Phase of Carvel State Building Renovations

$4.5 million investment enhances security, improves employee and visitor experience WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, along with Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, members of the General Assembly and members of his cabinet cut the ribbon on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the first phase of renovations to the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington. […]




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Flags to be lowered for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Everyday across Delaware, thousands of firefighters serve their communities and protect the public by responding to not only fires but almost any emergency situation. Sunday, October 6 has been recognized by Congress as the day US and State flags are to be flown at half-staff in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.



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Annual Report on State Planning Issues Released

Delaware releases its Annual Report on State Planning Issues. This year, a visual and interactive Executive Overview was created.  This provides an easy reading experience.  A brief overview is provided for each section of the report.  The sections are: Economy, Communities, Health, Conservation, Schools, Transportation, and Data.  Additionally, links to story maps provide more detail […]




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Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Each year, on December 7 we honor the over 2,400 men and women who lost their lives for our country on this day in 1941.



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Flags to be lowered Monday in remembrance of Harry “Hal” Haskell

Services for Mr. Haskell are scheduled for 10 AM on Monday January 27. As such, flags are to be lowered Monday morning January 27 and are to be returned to full-staff at the close of business on Monday, January 27.




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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958

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Ancient Monuments Preservation Act 1904

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Non-Disclosure Agreement

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Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act 2008

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Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act 1959

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Case of Lily Thomas V Union of India

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Relaxation in adherence to prescribed timelines issued by SEBI due to COVID 19

Relaxation in adherence to prescribed timelines issued by SEBI due to COVID 19




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Acquisition of Certain Area at Ayodhya Act, 1993

Acquisition of Certain Area at Ayodhya Act, 1993




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Arbitration as a Career: Webinar with Ratan K Singh, FCIArb

Arbitration as a Career: Webinar with Ratan K Singh, FCIArb




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Independent Thought v Union of India and Ors. (2017)

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Farmers, animal owners urged to prepare for storm season

With hurricane season about to begin, Delaware agricultural authorities are urging farmers and pet owners to plan ahead and prepare for weather emergencies. Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 26 to June 1, with hurricane season beginning June 1. The Department of Agriculture’s Delaware Animal Response Program works with state emergency officials and animal welfare organizations to assist animal owners with preparation, sheltering in place and evacuation. “Preparing and acting early can save animals’ lives,” said Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee. “The time to take action is now, before storms create disaster conditions.”



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Redden State Forest project is part of Chesapeake Bay restoration effort

The long-term battle to restore the Chesapeake Bay is quietly being waged on the Deep Creek Tract of Redden State Forest in Georgetown.



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Forestry for the future: FFA teams compete at Brecknock Park on June 25.

UPDATE: This event will take place at Kent County’s Brecknock Park – all other details are the same. For directions: click here   “Forestry for the future” – Students to test forestry skills at Brecknock Park on June 25. Contact: Ashley Peebles, 302-698-4551 ashley.peebles@delaware.gov Who:     – Delaware school chapters of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and […]




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Delaware sends 20-person crew to battle wildfire near North Pole, Alaska

A crew of 20 wildland firefighters from the Delaware Forest Service that departed on Friday, July 5 has joined over 680 personnel working on the 65,000-acre Stuart Creek 2 fire, located 25 miles east of North Pole, Alaska. The blaze is only 5 percent contained and burning through a mix of hardwoods and black spruce. The crew is assigned to a "remote spike camp" and is making the adjustment to long hours of daylight typical of an Alaskan summer. The first operational day for the crew was Monday, July 8.




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New plant pest confirmed in Delaware

A new nuisance plant pest that can consume certain row and vegetable crops - including lima beans and soybeans - has been confirmed in Delaware. The kudzu bug was recently found on pole lima beans on a Sussex County farm. Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee said growers should be on the alert and report any suspected infestations, while noting there are pesticides that can be used to protect crops.



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Update on Delaware wildfire crew in Alaska

July 9, 2013: Update on the crew of 20 Delaware wildland firefighters in Alaska The crew of 20 firefighters from Delaware are now part of over 730 personnel assigned to the Stuart Creek 2 Fire – a wildfire located about 25 miles east of the town of North Pole, Alaska which has grown to 82,274 […]




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Farming documentary to air on WHYY

A new documentary on the history and future of Delaware agriculture will air next weekend on WHYY-TV, in time to kick off the Delaware State Fair. “Delaware Agriculture: Farming the First State,” a 30-minute documentary, will be broadcast at 5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. July 19, 11 a.m. July 21 and 5:30 p.m. July 22.



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