Archive for January, 2012

  • Biden Alerts Schools to Bullying Presentation ScamsSchools in Maryland and Pennsylvania have been targeted   Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden warned school officials to be on the lookout for scam artists who fraudulently promise to facilitate a visit by a professional athlete or other celebrity to their school to speak as part of an anti-bullying program.   “Scammers will do [...]January 31, 2012
  • Learn More about the Tuskegee Airmen of World War IIThe Delaware Public Archives is hosting a program entitled "The Tuskegee Airmen" this Saturday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. as part of its celebration of Black History Month.January 31, 2012
  • Governor Markell Announces New Funding For Financial Literacy ProgramsGovernor Jack Markell continues his longstanding commitment to improving financial education by announcing a second round of grants available through the State’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF). Grant applications are due no later than February 17, 2012. January 28, 2012
  • Governor’s Weekly Message: Budget Priorities: Growing Jobs, Investing in Education, Governing ResponsiblyGovernor Markell talks about the priorities reflected in the balanced budget proposal he unveiled this week. The proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget invests in jobs and public education, keeps the state’s commitment to critical areas like public health and safety and balances without the need to raise taxes or add new fees. January 27, 2012
  • Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Budget Priorities: Growing Jobs, Investing in Education, Governing ResponsiblySomeone said to me after my State of the State address last week that it seems like I spend most of my time focused on jobs, schools and governing responsibly. That so much of what we do – whether its budget or policy - seems to focus largely on those three issues. January 27, 2012
  • Public Invited to Event Recognizing Black History MonthThe public is invited to join Governor Markell in commemorating Black History Month in Delaware at an event on Thursday, Feb. 2 in Dover and to view a special photo exhibit which helps tell the story of the African-American educational journey in Delaware. January 27, 2012
  • Markell FY’13 Budget Proposal Supports Job Growth, Invests in EducationGovernor Jack Markell today unveiled a balanced budget proposal that invests in jobs and public education, keeps the state’s commitment to critical areas like public health and safety and balances without the need to raise taxes or add new fees.January 26, 2012
  • Biden Applauds Permanent Ban of Designer Drug Known as “Bath Salts”Legislation signed into law today expands definition of designer drugs to address new substances developed in the future   Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden today applauded the enactment of Senate Bill 160 which permanently bans dangerous hallucinogenic substances commonly known as “bath salts.”  Bath salts, which are marketed under names such as “Ivory Wave,” [...]January 25, 2012
  • Governor Signs into Law Ban on Dangerous “Bath Salts” DrugsSurrounded by lawmakers, police officers, scientists, social service and health officials, the Governor signed a bill into law that makes permanent a ban imposed last September on a class of designer drugs popularly known as “bath salts.” The new law also gives police and prosecutors more flexibility in dealing with the dangerous drugs.January 25, 2012
  • Dover Air Force Base & OHS Team Up For Safety Down DayDover - The Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) Wing Safety Office and the Office of Highway Safety are hosting several interactive DUI activities on base during Safety Down Day on Friday Jan. 27th to show the airmen that drinking and driving just don’t mix.January 25, 2012