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  Archives:  May 2013

Biden unveils new measures to combat prescription drug abuse

Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Wilmington – Noting the alarming fact that more Americans die each year from overdoses of narcotic prescription drugs than from heroin and cocaine combined, and that Delaware ranked 5th in the nation in per-capita narcotic prescription drug sales in 2010, Attorney General Beau Biden today announced new legislative proposals, to combat the explosive increase in […]




Appoquinimink Board of Education candidate withdraws

Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | News | School Board Elections | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Michael Guinan has withdrawn as a candidate for the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education.




DNREC Secretary O’Mara suspends permit for Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC resource recovery facility

Department of Justice | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara has suspended a permit for Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC that allowed the resource recovery facility to accept, process, and recycle construction and demolition waste. The suspension was handed down via Secretary’s Order after the company failed to address repeated environmental violations and after Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC discounted a cease and desist order issued by DNREC. The Secretary’s Order prohibits the facility, located west of Camden in Kent County, from accepting any solid waste including recyclable materials and requires Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC to take steps to protect public health and the environment.




Large-Capacity Magazine Bill Clears Administration Committee

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Legislation restricting the sale and use of large-capacity magazines capable of firing dozens of rounds cleared a House committee Wednesday, May 1.




Delaware moves from 10th to 5th among Bicycle Friendly States

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013

In honor of National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists today released its latest Bicycle Friendly States ranking. In the sixth annual assessment, Delaware achieved a fifth place ranking nationally, while placing number one in the northeastern United States.






  Archives:  May 2013

Biden unveils new measures to combat prescription drug abuse

Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Wilmington – Noting the alarming fact that more Americans die each year from overdoses of narcotic prescription drugs than from heroin and cocaine combined, and that Delaware ranked 5th in the nation in per-capita narcotic prescription drug sales in 2010, Attorney General Beau Biden today announced new legislative proposals, to combat the explosive increase in […]




Appoquinimink Board of Education candidate withdraws

Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | News | School Board Elections | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Michael Guinan has withdrawn as a candidate for the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education.




DNREC Secretary O’Mara suspends permit for Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC resource recovery facility

Department of Justice | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara has suspended a permit for Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC that allowed the resource recovery facility to accept, process, and recycle construction and demolition waste. The suspension was handed down via Secretary’s Order after the company failed to address repeated environmental violations and after Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC discounted a cease and desist order issued by DNREC. The Secretary’s Order prohibits the facility, located west of Camden in Kent County, from accepting any solid waste including recyclable materials and requires Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC to take steps to protect public health and the environment.




Large-Capacity Magazine Bill Clears Administration Committee

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Legislation restricting the sale and use of large-capacity magazines capable of firing dozens of rounds cleared a House committee Wednesday, May 1.




Delaware moves from 10th to 5th among Bicycle Friendly States

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013

In honor of National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists today released its latest Bicycle Friendly States ranking. In the sixth annual assessment, Delaware achieved a fifth place ranking nationally, while placing number one in the northeastern United States.