Archive for July, 2012
- Biden Announces Settlement with Pharmaceutical Wholesaler in Drug Pricing Case Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden today announced that his office, along with those of 29 other state attorneys general, has reached a settlement against the McKesson Corporation, one of the nation’s largest drug wholesalers. The settlement resolves claims that the company violated state and Federal False Claims Acts by artificially inflating the prices [...]July 31, 2012
- Week 5 Results for Checkpoint StrikeforceSeventeen (17) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the fifth weekend of the 2012 Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI prevention campaign. This brings the total DUI arrests made as part of the campaign to 59. Statewide, there have been over 2,800 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.July 31, 2012
- Governor Signs Bill to Put Veterans to WorkGovernor Jack Markell signed legislation creating a new effort to help put recent combat veterans to work when they return from service. The “Veterans’ Opportunity Tax Credit” will give companies a $1,500 annual tax credit for each recent veteran they hire.
July 31, 2012
- Biden Announces Settlement with Pharmaceutical Wholesaler in Drug Pricing CaseWilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden today announced that his office, along with those of 29 other state attorneys general, has reached a settlement against the McKesson Corporation, one of the nation’s largest drug wholesalers. The settlement resolves claims that the company violated state and Federal False Claims Acts by artificially inflating the prices that [...]July 31, 2012
- New Cedar Creek Boat Ramp Dedicated in Slaughter BeachGovernor Jack Markell, Senator Tom Carper and Senator Chris Coons joined DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and Slaughter Beach Mayor Amy J. Reed Parker today to cut the ribbon and dedicate the new Lacy E. Nichols Jr. Cedar Creek Boating Access Area in Slaughter Beach east of Milford. The new facility is a key project in the recently announced Delaware Bayshore Initiative, which promotes conservation and restoration of natural resources, enhances recreational opportunities and encourages low-impact ecotourism to support the local economy along Delaware’s coastline.July 30, 2012
- Governor Signs Two Bills to Combat Bullying and Help Protect Our ChildrenTwo bills that implement components to combat bullying were signed by Governor Jack Markell today at George V. Kirk Middle School in Newark. Today’s efforts are the direct result of work done by the Lt. Governor and Attorney General in cooperation with the strong sponsorship of House and Senate Education Chairs Sen. David Sokola and Rep. Terry Schooley.July 27, 2012
- Governor Markell honors DNREC’s Outstanding VolunteersAt the Delaware State Fair, Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and U.S. EPA Region III Administrator Shawn M. Garvin honored some of DNREC’s outstanding volunteers.July 27, 2012
- Governor Signs Two Bills to Combat Bullying and Help Protect Our ChildrenTwo bills that implement components to combat bullying were signed by Governor Jack Markell today at George V. Kirk Middle School in Newark. Today’s efforts are the direct result of work done by the Lt. Governor and Attorney General in cooperation with the strong sponsorship of House and Senate Education Chairs Sen. David Sokola and Rep. Terry Schooley. July 27, 2012
- Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware State Fair – Our Agricultural TraditionGovernor’s Day at the Fair is truly one of my favorite days of the year. I love coming and reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. I love doing the rides in the Midway, I love going to the Grange and the Farm Bureau to eat delicious food. I love going to the barns to see the animals the kids have raised and are showing. I like spending time the FFA and 4-H students. July 27, 2012
- Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware State Fair – Our Agricultural Tradition The Governor delivers his weekly message from this year’s Delaware State Fair, a great agricultural tradition which showcases one of the state’s most important industries.July 27, 2012
