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Population: 6.627 million (2013 Census)State Capitol: PhoenixState Motto: Ditat Deus (God Enriches)Largest City: Phoenix at 1.513 million (2013 Census)State Nickname: Grand Canyon StateState Size: 113,909 square miles
Governor Carney to Activate Delaware National Guard to Assist with Florida’s Hurricane Response Date Posted: October 8, 2024
Delaware Officials Unveil New Sign to Celebrate Delaware’s Agricultural Lands Preservation Program Date Posted: October 17, 2024
Petrified wood was designated the state fossil of Arizona in 1988. It was formed from trees alive in Triassic time, over 200 million years ago. These trees grew in high mountain ranges in central Arizona.
Look Out for Deer Crossing Roads During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers Date Posted: October 9, 2024
Voting Alert: Automatically Registered Voters May Declare Their Political Party Affiliation at the Primary Election Date Posted: September 9, 2024
The Arizona Tree Frog was designated the state amphibian of Arizona in 1986. Elected by the school children of Arizona during the "Arizona Wildlife Awareness" program in 1985.
Gov. Carney, First Spouse, Sen. Coons, Sec. Holodick, Pritchett Family Open Doors at New Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy Date Posted: August 23, 2024
Take Action to Avoid Accidents this Falls Prevention Awareness Week with Statewide Events Date Posted: September 16, 2024
DNREC to Hold Community Information Session Sept. 24 on Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair Date Posted: September 18, 2024
DE, AR, PA, CA, TX, WI and 25 Other States Announce Settlement to End Interstate Unclaimed Property Litigation Date Posted: August 28, 2024
DSHA Launches Landlord Incentive Program to Expand Housing Opportunities for Voucher Holders Date Posted: October 1, 2024
National Endowment for the Arts Announces $12 Million in Grants to Expand Access to Arts in Communities Nationwide Date Posted: October 2, 2024
Voting Alert: Automatically Registered Voters May Declare Their Political Party Affiliation at the Primary Election Date Posted: September 9, 2024
Food Bank, Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Coordinate Infant Formula, Supplies for Hurricane Helene Relief Date Posted: October 8, 2024
First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney to Launch Reading Tour, Host Story Times at Delaware Libraries Date Posted: August 14, 2024
The cactus wren measures 7 to 8 inches in length, and its back is brown with white spots, and its throat is lighter colored with black spots. Its bill is curved down and there's a white line over each eye. Cactus wrens eat insects, seeds, and fruit. They often build their nests inside a cactus to protect them from predators.
The newest of state symbols, the two-tailed swallowtail became the state butterfly in 2001. This butterfly has yellow and black wings with a wing span between three and a half up to five inches in length.
Blossom of the Saguaro Cactus. The pure white waxy blossom of the giant saguaro cactus was designated the state flower of Arizona in 1931. It blooms on the tips of the saguaro cactus during the May and June months.
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Delaware Office of Highway Safety Announces New Campaign to Increase Safety on Delaware Roadways Date Posted: September 26, 2024
The bola tie was designated the official neckware of Arizona in 1973. A bola (sometimes referred to as a bolo tie) is a type of necktie consisting of a piece of cord or braided leather with decorative metal tips secured with an ornamental clasp or slide. It's usually made by silversmiths and leather makers in almost every size and shape, most often with silver and turquoise.
DNREC Prioritizes Equity in Community Environmental Project Fund Grants, Launches New Mapping Tool Date Posted: August 14, 2024
“Most people run away from danger. And then there are an elite few who run toward dangerous situations to help others,” said Governor Carney. “Thomas Berry was one of those people, making the ultimate sacrifice to help a neighbor in need. Tracey and I are praying for Mr. Berry’s family, friends, coworkers in Sussex County, and fellow volunteers at the Georgetown and Ellendale fire companies.”
OMC Receives More than 1,000 Applications for Licenses and Prepares for the Lottery Process Date Posted: October 3, 2024
DSHA Launches Landlord Incentive Program to Expand Housing Opportunities for Voucher Holders Date Posted: October 1, 2024
First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney Recognizes September as Literacy Month, Continues Reading Tour Date Posted: September 19, 2024
The ringtail was designated the state mammal of Arizona in 1986. Ringtails are cat-sized carnivores resembling a small fox with a long raccoon-like tail. The tail is about the length of the head and body with 14-16 black and white bands and a black tip.
Food Bank, Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Coordinate Infant Formula, Supplies for Hurricane Helene Relief Date Posted: October 8, 2024
OMC Receives More than 1,000 Applications for Licenses and Prepares for the Lottery Process Date Posted: October 3, 2024
First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney to Launch Reading Tour, Host Story Times at Delaware Libraries Date Posted: August 14, 2024
Arizona has two state songs, the "Arizona March Song" was written in 1915 by Margaret Rowe Clifford with music by Maurice Blumenthal. Rex Allen, Jr. wrote a song titled "Arizona." It was adopted in 1982 as an alternate state song.
State Auditor’s Office Issues First Audit of Dual Employment of Government Officials Since 2017 Date Posted: September 17, 2024
Governor Carney to Activate Delaware National Guard to Assist with Florida’s Hurricane Response Date Posted: October 8, 2024
Look Out for Deer Crossing Roads During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers Date Posted: October 9, 2024
Receive a real time email notification when the Office of Management and Budget posts a news release on news.delaware.gov announcing a change in flag status.
2024 General Election Voter Registration Deadline is Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Date Posted: October 4, 2024
“Most people run away from danger. And then there are an elite few who run toward dangerous situations to help others,” said Governor Carney. “Thomas Berry was one of those people, making the ultimate sacrifice to help a neighbor in need. Tracey and I are praying for Mr. Berry’s family, friends, coworkers in Sussex County, and fellow volunteers at the Georgetown and Ellendale fire companies.”
State Auditor’s Office Issues First Audit of Dual Employment of Government Officials Since 2017 Date Posted: September 17, 2024
The Palo Verde was designated the official state tree of Arizona in 1954. "Palo Verde" is Spanish for "green stick." They bloom in the spring (late march to early May) with brilliant yellow-gold flowers.
Take Action to Avoid Accidents this Falls Prevention Awareness Week with Statewide Events Date Posted: September 16, 2024
McMaster Technique Offers Delaware Livestock Producers and Veterinarians More Options in Herd Health Date Posted: October 1, 2024
2024 General Election Voter Registration Deadline is Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Date Posted: October 4, 2024
National Endowment for the Arts Announces $12 Million in Grants to Expand Access to Arts in Communities Nationwide Date Posted: October 2, 2024
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The Apache trout was designated the state fish of Arizona in 1986. It is found nowhere else in the world besides the coldwater streams in the White Mountains of Arizona.
The Arizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake was recognized as the official state reptile of Arizona in 1986. First known to science in 1905, this small brown snake is one of the most primitive rattlesnakes found in this country.
Receive a real time email notification when the Office of Management and Budget posts a news release on news.delaware.gov announcing a change in flag status.
DNREC to Hold Community Information Session Sept. 24 on Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair Date Posted: September 18, 2024
The state flag consists of alternating red and yellow rays that represent the 13 original colonies and the western setting sun. The red and yellow are based on the colors of the Spanish flag that Coronado carried into the region. The bottom half of the flag is the same color blue found in the U. S. flag. The copper star identifies Arizona as the largest copper producing state in the union.
DNREC Prioritizes Equity in Community Environmental Project Fund Grants, Launches New Mapping Tool Date Posted: August 14, 2024
McMaster Technique Offers Delaware Livestock Producers and Veterinarians More Options in Herd Health Date Posted: October 1, 2024
Gov. Carney, First Spouse, Sen. Coons, Sec. Holodick, Pritchett Family Open Doors at New Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy Date Posted: August 23, 2024
Arizona's official state colors are blue and gold. The blue, used in the Arizona state flag, is the same shade that is found in the United States flag.
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First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney Recognizes September as Literacy Month, Continues Reading Tour Date Posted: September 19, 2024
First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney, Delaware DOE, Delaware Readiness Teams Kick off Kindergarten Registration Date Posted: October 9, 2024
Turquoise was designated the official gemstone of Arizona in 1974. It's a blue-green, waxy-surfaced stone used for centuries in Southwest Indian Jewelry. It can be found throughout the Southwest and is composed of hydrous oxide of aluminum and copper.
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities until sunset on Thursday, August 22, 2024, to honor Sussex County EMS employee and volunteer firefighter, Thomas Berry.
DE, AR, PA, CA, TX, WI and 25 Other States Announce Settlement to End Interstate Unclaimed Property Litigation Date Posted: August 28, 2024
Delaware Officials Unveil New Sign to Celebrate Delaware’s Agricultural Lands Preservation Program Date Posted: October 17, 2024
Delaware Office of Highway Safety Announces New Campaign to Increase Safety on Delaware Roadways Date Posted: September 26, 2024
First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney, Delaware DOE, Delaware Readiness Teams Kick off Kindergarten Registration Date Posted: October 9, 2024
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities until sunset on Thursday, August 22, 2024, to honor Sussex County EMS employee and volunteer firefighter, Thomas Berry.
Arizona's main enterprises and attractions are represented in the seal. In the background of the seal is a range of mountains with the sun rising behind the peaks. At the right side of the mountains is a water storage reservoir and a dam, with irrigated fields and orchards. There are cattle grazing on the right, a quartz mill and a miner with a pick and shovel on the left. Above the drawing is the Arizona state motto, Ditat Deus, (Latin for "God Enriches").
