Gov. Markell, Secretary Kee Recognize Poultry Industry’s Impact On Delaware
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012
In recognition of the impact and achievements of Delaware’s poultry industry, Governor Jack Markell and Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee presented a new exhibit about the industry to go on display at the Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village on Governor’s Day at the Delaware State Fair.
New Law Imposes Tougher Penalties for Embezzlement
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Wilmington – Legislation strengthening penalties for property crimes that was drafted by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office and introduced by Rep. Larry Mitchell and Sen. David B. McBride has been signed into law Gov. Jack Markell. House Bill 185 targets those who steal money from or defraud individuals or organizations, which are often nonprofits […]
Governor Signs Bill Requiring Credit Check to Protect Children Aging Out of Foster Care from Identity Theft
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
With two young people who aged out of foster care and experienced identity theft and credit report issues at his side, Governor Markell signed into law today a measure that helps protect them and others like them from moving into adulthood with no knowledge of their credit report information. Effective January 1, 2013, children preparing to age out of foster care will, by law, receive a credit history report to protect them from identity theft.
DSHA Expands Loan Program to Help Non First-Time Buyers
Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has announced an important change to its homebuyer program that will allow qualified non first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in Delaware using a low, 30-year fixed-rate home loan.
Week 4 Results for Checkpoint Strikeforce
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Nine (9) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the fourth weekend of the 2012 Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI prevention campaign. This brings the total DUI arrests made as part of the campaign to 42. Statewide, there have been over 2,600 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.
