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  Archives:  July 2013

Biden announces payments to Delaware consumers in settlement with athletic shoe manufacturer

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Attorney General Beau Biden today announced that more than 1,000 Delaware consumers are receiving refunds from Skechers USA in a settlement with the company that resolved charges that it advertised certain health benefits from wearing its line of rocker-bottom athletic shoes without the evidence to substantiate those claims.




Governor’s Signature Reins in Medication Costs for Serious Health Conditions

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Legislation signed by Governor Jack Markell places limits on the costs to Delawareans’ for prescription drugs that treat many major health problems.




Battle of the Brews winners named

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Three homebrewers have been named Best in Show in the 2013 Battle of the Brews contest at the Delaware State Fair, sponsored by the Delaware Department of Agriculture.




Newark man arrested after trying to have sex with an underage girl

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, July 22, 2013

Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that an undercover investigation by the Delaware Child Predator Task Force has led to the arrest of a Newark man after he traveled to a Newark motel to meet an individual who he thought was a 13-year-old girl.




High Delaware Pedestrian Deaths Concern Highway Safety Officials

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, July 22, 2013

It’s proving to be a very dangerous year for those trying to walk near Delaware roadways, say state Office of Highway Safety officials (OHS). Since January 1st of this year 13 pedestrians have died in traffic related crashes in Delaware. That number is higher than at this time last year. This is particularly alarming because it is only mid-year, with the fall season yet to come – a time of year when travel and traffic increases, day light hours get shorter and sun glare becomes an issue, bringing an increased risk for more pedestrian and motor vehicle crashes.






  Archives:  July 2013

Biden announces payments to Delaware consumers in settlement with athletic shoe manufacturer

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Attorney General Beau Biden today announced that more than 1,000 Delaware consumers are receiving refunds from Skechers USA in a settlement with the company that resolved charges that it advertised certain health benefits from wearing its line of rocker-bottom athletic shoes without the evidence to substantiate those claims.




Governor’s Signature Reins in Medication Costs for Serious Health Conditions

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Legislation signed by Governor Jack Markell places limits on the costs to Delawareans’ for prescription drugs that treat many major health problems.




Battle of the Brews winners named

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Three homebrewers have been named Best in Show in the 2013 Battle of the Brews contest at the Delaware State Fair, sponsored by the Delaware Department of Agriculture.




Newark man arrested after trying to have sex with an underage girl

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, July 22, 2013

Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that an undercover investigation by the Delaware Child Predator Task Force has led to the arrest of a Newark man after he traveled to a Newark motel to meet an individual who he thought was a 13-year-old girl.




High Delaware Pedestrian Deaths Concern Highway Safety Officials

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, July 22, 2013

It’s proving to be a very dangerous year for those trying to walk near Delaware roadways, say state Office of Highway Safety officials (OHS). Since January 1st of this year 13 pedestrians have died in traffic related crashes in Delaware. That number is higher than at this time last year. This is particularly alarming because it is only mid-year, with the fall season yet to come – a time of year when travel and traffic increases, day light hours get shorter and sun glare becomes an issue, bringing an increased risk for more pedestrian and motor vehicle crashes.