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Rolling application process provides flexibility for Delaware’s Young Farmer Loan Program

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Aglands Foundation Board announced that they will institute a rolling application process for their Young Farmer Loan Program to offer young farmers more flexibility in acquiring a farm. Delaware farmers, between 18 and 40 years old have the opportunity to apply for the Young Farmers Loan Program. The program provides […]




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Delaware second state on east coast for USDA hemp plan approval

The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today that the USDA approved the state plan submitted for the Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program. Delaware is now the second state on the East Coast to receive approval to administer a domestic hemp program.



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DTCC Terry Campus Pavement Improvements

Agency: DTCC Closing Date: 5/14/2020




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DTCC George Campus Pavement Improvements

Agency: DTCC Closing Date: 5/14/2020




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GEORGETOWN EAST GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Agency: DOT Closing Date: 5/19/2020




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Weatherization Local Provider

Agency: NAT Closing Date: 6/26/2020




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DPH Provides Fourth of July Food and Pet Safety Tips

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends that residents take steps to keep family, friends, and pets safe during Fourth of July gatherings.




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Health Care Commission Seeks Applications from Delaware Health Care Providers for One-Time Mini-Grants Related to Payment Reform

NEW CASTLE (July 26, 2018) – As part of the State Innovation Model (SIM) initiative, the Delaware Health Care Commission is seeking applications from Delaware health care providers for one-time, value-based payment reform mini-grants to grow their capacity to integrate data, improve the coordination of patient care or increase their readiness to integrate into a […]




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DHSS Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program Seeks Donors to Provide Gifts for Delaware Children, Families and Seniors in Need

NEW CASTLE (Nov. 20, 2018) – The Department of Health and Social Services’ Adopt-A-Family Holiday program is seeking sponsors to help make the holiday season a happier one for thousands of children, adults, people with disabilities and seniors in need in Delaware. The Adopt-A-Family Holiday program anonymously matches sponsors to seniors, individuals with disabilities or […]



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Health Care Commission Awards More Value-Based Payment Reform Mini-Grants to Delaware Health Care Providers

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 4, 2018) – As part of the State Innovation Model (SIM) initiative, the Delaware Health Care Commission has awarded eight additional value-based payment reform mini-grants to Delaware health care providers in order to facilitate data integration, improve the coordination of patient care or increase readiness to integrate into an Accountable Care Organization […]



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Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Improve Reentry Procedures, Reduce Recidivism

Executive Order creates commission focused on reentry reform, and new office at DOC to oversee implementation WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed Executive Order #27, which focuses on improving reentry procedures for incarcerated individuals in Delaware. The Executive Order creates a commission focused on reentry reform, policies, and procedures, with a goal […]




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Delaware Receives Federal Approval to Establish Reinsurance Program for 2020

On June 20, Gov. John Carney signed enabling legislation (House Bill 193) moving Delaware a step closer to a reinsurance program beginning in 2020. NEW CASTLE (Aug. 20, 2019) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) received approval today from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for a 1332 State Innovation […]




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DPH Provides Update on Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses in Delaware

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) continues to participate in a multi-state investigation into an outbreak of severe pulmonary disease reported across the country. As of today, 38 states, including Delaware, have reported cases of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette products (e.g., devices, liquids, refill pods, and cartridges).




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DHSS Awarded $3.58 Million Federal Grant to Increase Addiction Treatment Capacity Among Medicaid Providers

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 26, 2019) – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently awarded the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services a $3.58 million planning grant to increase the treatment capacity of Medicaid providers to deliver substance use disorder treatment and recovery services to Delawareans in need. Delaware was one of 15 […]




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Disability Mentoring Day Provides Career-Building Experiences for Delaware Students

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 14, 2019) – Nearly two dozen students with disabilities, including clients of the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities Services and the Division for the Visually Impaired, will participate in career-building experiences during the University of Delaware’s Disability Mentoring Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at various locations in […]



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DPH Presents 2019 State Health Improvement Plan Progress Report and Launches Updated Website

The Division of Public Health (DPH), along with state and community partners, hosted its annual stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, to discuss the Delaware State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) and present the 2019 annual SHIP report.



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DHSS Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program Seeks Donors to Provide Gifts for Delaware Children, Families and Seniors in Need

The Department of Health and Social Services’ Adopt-A-Family Holiday program is seeking donors to help make this holiday season a happier one for thousands of children, adults, people with disabilities and seniors in need across Delaware.




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DPH to Hold Public Workshop On Solicitation of Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects

DOVER – The Division of Public Health’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) will host a public workshop Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, to present and discuss the Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Communities Drinking Water Grant, authorized under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m., and will be […]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Records Pond Dam for Improvements

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Time and Dates: 7:00 a.m. on March 2, 2020 until spring 2021

Location: Willow Street (Records Pond Dam) between Delaware Avenue and Front Street, Laurel

The Delaware Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announces that Records Pond Dam will be closed for improvements to the dam. The closure will include Willow Street across Records Pond Dam and all facilities located adjacent to the dam. These facilities include but are not limited to the boat ramp, pier, parking areas, and pedestrian fishing points. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Alms House Road for Intersection Improvements

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Location: Alms House Road between Shortly Road and US 113, Georgetown.

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020 until 7:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that Alms House Road will be closed for the removal of the existing island. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Silverside Road ADA Improvements Project Will Require Daytime Lane Closures / Construction Scheduled to Begin April 13, 2020

Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that Tricon Construction Management of New Castle will begin construction on Monday, April 13, 2020. This project will consist of the following improvements: reconstruction of curb ramps and sidewalk areas in the vicinity of utility poles and driveway entrances to address ADA compliance along Silverside Road from Veale Road to Windybush Road.

Motorists can anticipate daytime lane and/or shoulder closures from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday along Silverside Road. [More]




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DART Approves Upcoming Service Changes

Wilmington --

After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public, and as a result, changes were made to the original proposal. The "Bold type" indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. New schedules will be available online and on buses in early May. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road Intersection Improvements

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Dates: Thursday, April 9, 2020 until early-June 2020

Regular Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, pending weather.

Location: Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road Intersection, Middletown. [More]




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Marking Delaware’s Progress Improving Reentry Services

Governor John Carney on Monday joined state leaders at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington to review progress on improving reentry services for offenders and to announce more than $1 million in grants to support Delaware’s reentry initiatives.




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1319 Arbitration of Disputes Between Carriers and Primary Care and Chronic Care Management Providers

DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE: Office of the Commissioner




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Modi Cabinet approves new Ordinance: 7-year jail for attack on health workers

In view of the mounting attacks amid the Coronavirus outbreak, the IMA had been demanding that the government formulate a law to protect health workers.




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Virtual meetings: Tech giants in a race to provide best video call experience

The myriad of options available means that users can choose their video calling platform according to their needs.




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DNREC now accepting grant proposals for community water quality improvement projects

DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship is now accepting project proposals for matching grants for community water quality improvement projects.




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DPH Provides Update on Individuals Being Tested

DOVER (March 13, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of individuals currently being tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Delaware, a total of 72 individuals have been tested for COVID-19, including the 4 individuals who tested positive for the disease (these results are pending […]




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Delaware Issues Guidance for Child Care Providers on Coronavirus

SMYRNA (March 14, 2020) – The State of Delaware issued guidance today to assist non-public school child care facilities with their response to the global outbreak of respiratory coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Based on advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Delaware Division of Public Health does not recommend closing non-public school […]



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New Bulletin Provides Recommendations to Insurers During COVID-19

Insurers asked to waive prior authorization requirements, cease cancellations and nonrenewals due to missed or delayed payments Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and the Delaware Department of Insurance today issued a bulletin with recommended actions for the insurance industry. Requests included asking health insurers waive all prior authorization constraints for lab testing and future treatment of […]




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DNREC provides virtual environmental and educational content

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to take advantage of its robust collection of online resources.




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Governor Carney Partners with Health Providers and Sussex Employers on Community Testing Sites, Outreach, Education

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced a partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, Westside Family Healthcare, local hospital systems, poultry industry employers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and trusted community partners […]




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Delaware Digital History Museum provides opportunities to experience Delaware history … from home

Online museum showcases items from the State’s collections of art and objects, as well as digital exhibits, virtual tours of museums and historic sites, and videos and images of historic landmarks and architecture.




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Delaware Social Services Approved for Pandemic EBT to Feed Children During COVID-19 Emergency

NEW CASTLE (May 5, 2020) – On May 1, the Division of Social Services was approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that provides assistance to families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. The […]




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Video: Land Rover marks World Land Rover Day by honouring COVID-19 healthcare workers

Jaguar Land Rover today released a short video honouring Red Cross personnel. To assist in coronavirus relief operations, JLR has deployed 143 SUVs for use by the Red Cross that include Defender, Discovery, and Discovery Sport.




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Delaware Digital History Museum provides opportunities to experience First State history … from home

Online museum showcases items from the State’s collections of art and objects, as well as digital exhibits, virtual tours of museums and historic sites, and videos and images of historic landmarks and architecture.

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Delaware Division of Public Health Provides Update on Individuals Being Tested

DOVER (March 12, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of individuals currently being tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Delaware, DPH is currently monitoring 35 individuals. A total of 44 individuals have been tested for COVID-19, including the 4 individuals who tested positive for […]



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India Post provides Rs 720-cr cash at doorsteps via AePS since March 25

During the period, around 2.7 crore Post Office Savings Bank transactions were carried out involving more than Rs 40,000 crore, while 1.3 crore India Post Payments Banks (IPPB) transactions were carried out worth Rs 2,854 crore.




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UK Study Visa - University Bodies Seek Improved Experience for Students

A coalition of UK associations at the university level, and a few support organizations, has urged the UK government, for improving the student visa system, in meeting its future goals. The goal is to get 600,000 global higher education students in the…




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Provident Fund withdrawal for COVID-19: EPFO remits Rs 280 crore to subscribers under special window

Anticipating a huge surge in demand, it came out with a new software for online receipt and settlement of claims and deployed the software on March 29.




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Provident Fund Query: Contributing 100% of Basic Salary to VPF; Is it eligible for Section 80C deduction?

VPF is the voluntary contribution by employees towards their provident fund account over and above the 12% contribution towards EPF.




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2020 BS6 TVS Apache RR310 First Ride Review | Improved refinement & smartphone connectivity

2020 TVS Apache RR 310 Track Ride Review: After some laps of the MMRT in Chennai, we’re convinced that the 2020 edition RR 310 has come forth with a new personality. Sure, the ride dynamics remain the same but it is now definitely more refined than ever before transforming the ride experience for the better. […]




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BS-6 Honda SP125 Review | Improved refinement & fuel efficiency

BS-VI Honda SP125 is a successor to the CB Shine and has been upgraded inside and out. It is powered by a new 124cc BS-VI engine and it gets new features like silent start, LED headlamp, new pass switch. Abhilasha Singh takes out for a ride around Mumbai to find out more.




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India mulling over change in visa policies to improve service sector

Briefing to the Lok Sabha on liberalizing visa policies, Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Government has a proposal to introduce a new visa regime to boost the service sector. The plan will enhance trade services…




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Visa Improvements Increase Tourism in UAE

Established in 2010, the Dubai World Centre is one of the largest airports in the UAE  and saw a traffic of over 900,000 in 2017. Dubai Airports, its operator, reported that the airport received a 6.4 percent growth from 850,633 people in 2016 to…




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COVID-19 PLACID trial: ICMR approves 21 institutions for participating in Coronavirus plasma therapy trials

The therapy involves taking antibodies from the blood of a person who has recovered from COVID-19 and transfusing those antibodies into an active coronavirus patient to help kickstart the immune system.




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‘Reformer’ again: Controversial Georgian ex-president Saakashvili takes charge of Ukraine’s reform body

After weeks of rumor and speculation, Mikhail Saakashvili, the former Georgian president who is wanted for embezzlement at home, has been appointed as head of Ukraine’s executive council on reforms.
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Red handed: France-based footballer issues grovelling apology after arrest for masturbating in public

Angers star Farid El Melali has issued a remorseful apology after he was arrested by police for allegedly masturbating while staring into the window of a neighbor's apartment - hours after signing a new contract with his club.
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Positive sign? On VE Day, Putin and Johnson agree need to improve British-Russian relationship

Victory Day brought a rare positive moment between Russia and the UK, as President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed on the need to improve the badly soured relations between the two countries.
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