Archive for May, 2012
- Lt. Governor Denn & DE Clergy Launch “Faith, Family & Foster Care” InitiativeLast week, Delaware Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn launched his “Faith, Family & Foster Care” initiative at events in New Castle and Sussex Counties. He was joined by local faith leaders who have volunteered to work with the Lt. Governor to encourage members of their congregations and communities to consider becoming foster families. May 31, 2012
- Third Wave of Respect Your Ride Motorcycle Enforcement to Start June 1stThe Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies statewide will begin the third wave of enforcement on June 1st for the Respect Your Ride motorcycle safety campaign. They will be paying particular attention to speeding and impaired motorcyclists. May 30, 2012
- Delaware Foster Parents to be Recognized for Serving ChildrenOn Thursday, May 31, Lt. Governor Denn will participate in the Delaware Children’s Department’s annual foster parent conference and recognition banquet. He will speak at 9:45am followed by the video presentation.May 30, 2012
- Biden Calls for Change in For-Profit School Funding Rule to Protect Veterans’ BenefitsBiden Calls for Change in For-Profit School Funding Rule to Protect Veterans’ Benefits Loophole allows schools to exploit federal veterans’ education funding Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden and his colleagues from 21 other states today sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to close a loophole in the Higher Education Act that [...]May 29, 2012
- Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart Reports The Passage Of The Mini-Cobra LawCommissioner Karen Weldin Stewart is happy to report the passage of House Bill 170--the Mini-Cobra Law. On May 22, 2012, Governor Markell signed into law this bill which amends Title 18 of the Delaware Insurance Code relating to group health insurance. May 29, 2012
- On Wednesday, May 30, Lt. Governor Denn in New Castle CountyParticipates in Memorial Day Service. Announces Two Delaware High School Finalists for National BioGENEius Challenge. Recognizes Representative Terry Schooley’s Retirement from Kids Count.May 29, 2012
- Sec. of Interior Salazar Joins Gov. Markell, Congressional Delegation to Launch Delaware Bayshore InitiativeAgainst a backdrop of the annual horseshoe crab spawning spectacle and red knot migration, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joined Governor Jack Markell, Delaware’s Congressional Delegation of Senator Tom Carper, Senator Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and other dignitaries to launch the Delaware Bayshore Initiative, part of the national vision for America’s Great Outdoors.May 29, 2012
- Biden Calls for Change in For-Profit School Funding Rule to Protect Veterans’ BenefitsLoophole allows schools to exploit federal veterans’ education funding Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden and his colleagues from 21 other states today sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to close a loophole in the Higher Education Act that is harming American veterans and their families. The Attorneys General are asking Congress to [...]May 29, 2012
- Delaware Purchases 339 Acres of Sussex County Forestland With Help of U.S. Forest ServiceMarking another milestone in its effort to conserve key natural resource areas, the State of Delaware has completed the purchase of 339 acres of Sussex County forestland that will now be part of the 12,400-acre Redden State Forest near Georgetown.May 25, 2012
- Governor Markell’s Weekly Message: Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who SacrificeGovernor Markell thanks military families and focuses on the importance of remembering those who gave their lives so we could enjoy our freedom. May 25, 2012
