Archive for May, 2012
- Governor Markell’s Weekly Message Transcript: Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who SacrificeThis Memorial Day weekend gives us time to look forward to the new season ahead filled with family activities. But it’s also important to pause -- to remember those families who still grieve the loss of a son, daughter, father, mother, brother or sister who gave their life so we could enjoy our freedom. May 25, 2012
- First State Tweeters Talk Wine, Brews and News of an Enhanced Delaware Wine and Ale TrailMembers of Delaware’s social media community gathered Wednesday at Abbott’s Grill to link up and network, tweet about the finest wines and tastiest beers the First State has to offer and hear details on enhancements to the Delaware Tourism Office’s Delaware Wine and Ale Trail.May 25, 2012
- Nominate Delaware’s Outstanding VolunteersDo you know an outstanding volunteer or volunteer group? The State Office of Volunteerism is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards.
May 25, 2012
- Dover Man Arrested for Dealing in Child PornographyDover – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that the Delaware Child Predator Task Force has arrested a Dover man following an investigation of the online distribution of child pornography. Today, Thursday, May 24, members of the Task Force along with a Delaware State Police Trooper from Troop #3 executed a search warrant at [...]May 24, 2012
- Commissioner Stewart Highlights The Importance Of Safety During The 100 Deadliest Days For Teen DriversDuring this time of the year, teenagers are busy with proms, graduations and the beginning of summer vacation. May, which has been declared Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, also begins one of the riskiest times of the year for youth. May 24, 2012
- Dover Man Arrested for Dealing in Child PornographyDover – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that the Delaware Child Predator Task Force has arrested a Dover man following an investigation of the online distribution of child pornography. Today, Thursday, May 24, members of the Task Force along with a Delaware State Police Trooper from Troop #3 executed a search warrant at [...]May 24, 2012
- Insurance Department Recovers $1.3 Million for Policyholders in 1st Quarter of 2012Insurance Commissioner Stewart and the Delaware Department of Insurance report that $1,331,831.74 has been recovered for consumers in the first quarter of 2012. The Consumer Services Division has recovered $720,597.39 for Delaware policyholders and handled 2,055 formal complaints and inquiries which is an increase from 1,174 during the first quarter of 2011. May 23, 2012
- Attorney General Biden Joins United States Senators in Seeking Expanded Housing Assistance for TroopsMedia Release May 22, 2012 CONTACT: Jason Miller (Delaware Department of Justice), 302-893-8939 Chip Unruh (Senator Reed), 202-224-2642 Max Gleischman (Senator Durbin), 202-228-5244 Seth Larson (Senator Whitehouse), 202-228-6293 Rachel Barinbaum (Senator Begich), 202-224-3004 Propose expanding rights under SCRA and extending foreclosure protections to surviving spouses WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to [...]May 22, 2012
- Screening for Life and Community Healthcare Access ProgramsIn the ongoing fight to reduce cancer incidence and mortality in Delaware, the Department of Health and Social Services, Representative John Carney, Dr. Stephen Grubbs of Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, William Bowser, chair of the Delaware Cancer Consortium, and others gathered today at the Claymont Community Center to celebrate the work of Screening for Life and the Community Healthcare Access Program (CHAP). These Delaware Division of Public Health programs offer free cancer screenings to the uninsured and underinsured, and treatment to the uninsured.May 22, 2012
- Agriculture officials urge storm-season preparedness for pets, livestock, poultryWith hurricane season upon us, Delaware authorities are urging farmers and pet owners to plan ahead and prepare for weather emergencies.May 22, 2012
