Category “News”
- National Report on Teacher Preparation Programs Aligns with Governor’s Push for Higher State StandardsA report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality and U.S. News & World Report demonstrates a nationwide need for efforts like the law Governor Jack Markell signed last week to improve teacher preparation programs.June 18, 2013
- Heavy rains prompt mosquito alert and advisory; DNREC Mosquito Control working to thwart big rise in numbersDue to heavy rainfall Delaware has received in the last week – and with more rain forecast through the weekend – there will be plenty of surface water for the state’s mosquito species to lay their eggs with great numbers of mosquitoes expected to hatch in the near future.June 14, 2013
- Governor Markell Recognized with Energy Leadership AwardLeaders in promoting energy efficiency in North America recognized Governor Jack Markell with their highest honor for state government work. June 13, 2013
- Governor Signs Bill to Improve Teacher PreparationFulfilling the commitment from his 2013 State of the State to better prepare Delaware’s educators for the classroom, Governor Markell signed legislation that raises the bar for entering the teaching profession. June 12, 2013
- Governor Signs Bill Requiring Reporting of Lost and Stolen GunsGovernor Jack Markell signed legislation making Delaware the eighth state to require that gun owners report lost or stolen weapons to police.June 12, 2013
- Governor Announces Judicial NominationGovernor Markell announced his nomination of Sheldon Rennie, a dedicated and experienced lawyer for a position on the Court of Common Pleas.June 11, 2013
- Peruvian President Humala & Governor Markell Agree on CooperationPresident Ollanta Humala, Ambassador Harold Forsyth and Delaware Governor Jack Markell met in Washington to discuss cooperation between the Republic of Peru and the State of Delaware, covering agriculture, education, science and technology, culture and tradeJune 11, 2013
- Delaware Homeownership Relief Expands OutreachThe Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Delaware Attorney General’s Office joined forces to launch “Delaware Homeowner Relief”, an initiative created using a portion of funds Delaware received through the Multistate Mortgage Foreclosure Settlement between the federal government and five of the nation’s largest mortgage-servicing banks.June 10, 2013
- Three Delaware Schools to be Awarded Brand New Live Positively Fitness CentersGovernor Markell along with Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils, announced the names of the winning schools that will each receive a state-of-the-art Live PositivelyTM Fitness Center as part of the National Champion Schools campaign.June 10, 2013
- 2013 Click It Or Ticket Enforcement ResultsOver the past two weeks, officers from approximately 30 State, County, and municipal law enforcement agencies issued a total of 1,010 citations to unbuckled motorists during the 12th annual Click It or Ticket campaign. The enforcement portion of the campaign ran from May 13th through 27th and involved traffic safety checkpoints and saturation patrols both day and night along with Border to Border enforcement collaboration of police agencies.June 7, 2013
