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Should state’s largest cabinet department be split in two?

Posted on October 12, 2019

Originally published October 12, 2019 by Delaware State News
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Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)

A task force assessing whether to divide the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) into two agencies met for the first time yesterday. Established by a resolution introduced by Sen. Nicole Poore, the task force considered whether a split would impact federal funding levels or violate the Title Code. While some disability community leaders support separation, DHSS Secretary Kara Odom Walker opposes it. 

Read the full story from Delaware State News here.

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