Posts tagged with “Responsible Government”
- House Passes Plan to Strengthen Teacher PreparationAn educator preparation plan, pledged by the Governor in his 2013 State of the State passed the Delaware House today and now heads to the Governor’s desk for signature.May 16, 2013
- State awarded $1 million federal grant to protect critical lands in the Delaware BayshoreMore than 800 acres of valuable coastal lands in the Delaware Bayshore, will be conserved and protected thanks to a federal grant awarded to DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife.May 15, 2013
- Delaware Department of Labor To Hold 10th Employer ConferenceDelaware businesses will find topical information about issues affecting their bottom line at the Delaware Department of Labor 10th Employer Conference, May 16, 2013 at Chase Center on the Riverfront. May 15, 2013
- Delaware House Passes Bill Requiring Reporting of Lost and Stolen FirearmsGovernor Markell issues a statement in response to the passage of Senate Bill 16 in the Delaware House of Representatives. Delaware becomes only the 8th state to require the reporting of lost or stolen firearms. May 14, 2013
- Governor Signs Marriage Equality Bill Into LawJoined by legislators and community advocates on the steps inside Legislative Hall, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation to allow same-sex couples to marry, making Delaware the 11th state in the country to legalize same-sex marriage. May 7, 2013
- Governor Markell, DE’s Congressional Delegation and Army Corps Announce Beach Restoration ProjectGovernor Jack Markell, Delaware’s Congressional Delegation of U.S. Sens. Carper and Coons and Representative John Carney (all D-Del.) and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Collin O’Mara announced that as much as $30 million in federal funding has been secured to rebuild Delaware beaches to protect homes, businesses and roads against future storm damage. April 30, 2013
- Bill, Policy Changes Would Increase Voter RegistrationLawmakers and the Markell Administration unveiled proposals Tuesday designed to increase voter turnout and encourage more Delawareans to register to vote.April 30, 2013
- Troopers Launch Mobile Crime Tip AppThe Delaware State Police and Delaware.gov in conjunction with Delaware Interactive, LLC have just launched a new mobile Tip Line application on both Android and iOS platforms. The new Mobile Tip Line provides an additional, convenient, method where anyone can submit a crime tip straight from their mobile device.April 2, 2013
- Governor, Delaware Leaders Welcome Allen Harim’s Decision to Purchase Former Pinnacle (Vlasic) Pickle Plant for Poultry OperationsGovernor Jack Markell, Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, Delaware Economic Development Office Director Alan Levin and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by Harim that it intends to purchase the former Pinnacle Foods plant in Millsboro, invest $100 million and employ an estimated 700 people in a poultry processing, cut-up and cooking operation.April 1, 2013
- New DSCYF Secretary Jennifer Ranji Sworn InThe State agency responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children throughout Delaware has a new leader, as Jennifer Ranji is sworn in as the 7th Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF). March 25, 2013
