Archive for June, 2012
- Biden, Legislators Establish Stronger Protections for Abused ChildrenMedia Release June 28, 2012 Legislation creating crime of Child Abuse now heads to Governor Dover – Recognizing the critical need to protect children from abuse and neglect, legislation spearheaded by Attorney General Beau Biden that codifies tougher penalties against child abusers has overwhelmingly passed both houses of Delaware’s General Assembly. The bill [...]June 28, 2012
- Delaware launches pilot EBT program at farmers’ marketsClients of Delaware’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program can now buy vegetables, fruit and other items with their benefit cards at several farmers’ markets.June 28, 2012
- Biden Protects Servicemembers from Misleading Educational Recruiting PracticesSecures new disclosures on online advertising, $100,000 for Delaware in national settlement Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that the company that owns the website GIBill.com will turn the site over to the Department of Veterans Affairs, provide clear disclosures to servicemembers and veterans on its remaining military and education-related sites, and [...]June 27, 2012
- Biden Announces Arrest of Court Bailiff for Sexual Solicitation of a ChildWilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that an undercover investigation by the Delaware Child Predator Task Force has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Wilmington man on child sexual solicitation charges. Kevin L. Gaines, of the 200 block of E. 25th Street in Wilmington was arrested this morning at the New Castle [...]June 27, 2012
- Biden Applauds Legislative Approval of Tougher Penalties for EmbezzlementDover – A bill that increases penalties for property crimes has won legislative approval and now heads to Governor Jack Markell for his signature. House Bill 185 changes penalties to more accurately reflect the consequences of losing large amounts of money for defrauded organizations, which are often non-profits and governments. The legislation was drafted by [...]June 27, 2012
- Governor Markell Signs Bill Limiting Payday LoansGovernor Jack Markell signed legislation Wednesday aimed at breaking the cycle of debt thousands find themselves locked into via the predatory practice of short-term “payday” loans.June 27, 2012
- Delaware SB 162: HIV Testing Now StandardOn National HIV Testing Day, Governor Jack Markell was joined by state officials, state legislators and HIV activists in Dover to sign Senate Bill 162, providing for routine HIV opt-out testing. SB 162 implements the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that HIV testing should be part of the standard battery of medical tests. The new rule will not only increase HIV testing, but help destigmatize such screenings and cement HIV testing’s place as part of regular medical care. The bill preserves the opportunity for patients to decline the testing as with most other medical tests. June 27, 2012
- Delaware Medicaid Program to Reimburse for Telemedicine-Delivered Services Beginning July 1Beginning July 1, the Delaware Medical Assistance Program will reimburse for telemedicine-delivered services provided to Delaware Medicaid clients in order to improve access to behavioral health services and general health care services, including medical subspecialties not widely available in the state.June 27, 2012
- Biden Protects Servicemembers from Misleading Educational Recruiting PracticesSecures new disclosures on online advertising, $100,000 for Delaware in national settlement Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that the company that owns the website GIBill.com will turn the site over to the Department of Veterans Affairs, provide clear disclosures to servicemembers and veterans on its remaining military and education-related sites, and pay [...]June 27, 2012
- Biden Announces Arrest of Court Bailiff for Sexual Solicitation of a ChildWilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that an undercover investigation by the Delaware Child Predator Task Force has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Wilmington man on child sexual solicitation charges. Kevin L. Gaines, of the 200 block of E. 25th Street in Wilmington was arrested this morning at the New Castle [...]June 27, 2012
