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  Archives:  June 2012

Governor Markell Signs Bill Limiting Payday Loans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Governor 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.




Delaware SB 162: HIV Testing Now Standard

Division of Public Health | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

On 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.




Delaware Medicaid Program to Reimburse for Telemedicine-Delivered Services Beginning July 1

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Beginning 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.




Biden Protects Servicemembers from Misleading Educational Recruiting Practices

Department of Justice | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Secures 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 […]




Biden Announces Arrest of Court Bailiff for Sexual Solicitation of a Child

Department of Justice | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Wilmington – 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 […]






  Archives:  June 2012

Governor Markell Signs Bill Limiting Payday Loans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Governor 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.




Delaware SB 162: HIV Testing Now Standard

Division of Public Health | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

On 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.




Delaware Medicaid Program to Reimburse for Telemedicine-Delivered Services Beginning July 1

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Beginning 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.




Biden Protects Servicemembers from Misleading Educational Recruiting Practices

Department of Justice | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Secures 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 […]




Biden Announces Arrest of Court Bailiff for Sexual Solicitation of a Child

Department of Justice | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Wilmington – 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 […]