Posts Tagged ‘Statewide’
DelDOT Brining Roads Statewide Today
A chance of light snow is in the forecast for Wednesday morning. DelDOT officials say crews are brining roads statewide today in preparation. Remember to give the brining trucks plenty of space to work. Additional information from DelDOT:Â Why brine roads? Brine has the same melting characteristics of solid rock salt, but since it is…
Read MoreMore Flu in Delaware This Year According to DPH
The flu season in Delaware this year is showing higher numbers to date than the 2024-2025 season. Delaware Public Health officials report there have been 770 total cases of the flu reported statewide between September 28 and December 13 with 334 new cases reported December 7 – 14th. In Sussex County, there have been 70…
Read MoreDelaware Republican Party Launches Delaware Cornerstone Initiative
The Delaware Republican Party has launched the Delaware Cornerstone Initiative. This is a statewide undertaking committed to preparing the next generation of conservative leaders for service, stewardship and success. Young conservatives have been stepping forward with conviction and talent – and the Cornerstone Initiative exists to giver them the structure, training and support worthy of…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Unchanged – Matches National Average at 3.9%
Delaware’s statewide unemployment rate for April was unchanged from March at 3.9% – while the national average increased a tenth of a percent to 3.9% in April – the first time the two have been equal since January of 2020! Delaware’s unemployment rate has been higher than the national average for 33 consecutive months –…
Read MoreGovernor Carney & Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announce $107-Million in Federal Funding for Broadband
Governor Carney’s goal of every Delaware home and business connecting to high-speed internet is another step close to reality after the First State received $107-million in federal funding trough the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment or BEAD supports partnerships between states or territories, communities and stakeholders to build infrastructure where needed and…
Read MoreCDC Raises DE Covid-19 Community Levels to High Statewide
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised Delaware’s COVID-19 community levels to the High category (red) in all three counties on July 28, 2022. As a result, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delawareans to follow the CDC’s key strategies at this level of community spread: Wear a well-fitting mask in indoor…
Read MoreVIDEO: MD Gov Hogan Announces Launch of Connect Maryland to Bring Rural Broadband to Everyone Statewide
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of Connect Maryland, a transformative new initiative to supercharge the State of Maryland’s broadband investment with a total new investment of $400 million to fully address the digital divide. The governor made the announcement in Snow Hill, where he was joined by Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker…
Read MoreDOC Medication Assisted Treatment Program to Expand Statewide
The Medication Assisted Treatment program in Delaware is expanding to every prison in the state. MAT combines medication and behavioral therapy to treat individuals who are addicted to opioids such as heroin and prescription drugs that contain opiates and is a proven approach to sustaining recovery and combating the opioid crisis. Officials say this type…
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