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  Archives:  September 2013

Governor Signs Bills to Enhance Services for Youth in Foster Care

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013

Surrounded by current and former youth who have experienced foster care, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation to enhance support services that will better prepare youth in foster care for adulthood.




Sussex County Horse Tests Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013

A horse from Sussex County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a mosquito-borne disease, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today.




DUI Checkpoints Friday Sept. 20th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013

A total of eighty-six (86) people were arrested statewide last week for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs. Of those 86 individuals, four (4) were arrested at a DUI checkpoint on Friday Sept. 13th in Wilmington that was conducted by the New Castle County DUI Task Force. Statewide, there have been 2,989 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart Announces the Qualified Health Plans and Rates for the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace

Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013

Today, the Delaware Department of Insurance announced the companies that will participate in the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace and the 19 qualified health plans being offered to uninsured Delawareans. There are three companies offering coverage in the individual marketplace and two companies offering coverage in the small business health options program (SHOP). Additionally, three companies […]




Governor Markell and College Board Partner to Increase College Access for Delawareans

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Joined by students in Mount Pleasant High School’s library, Governor Markell, Secretary of Education Mark Murphy and College Board President David Coleman announced a partnership that will enhance the Administration’s work to ensure high school students statewide are best equipped for the college application process






  Archives:  September 2013

Governor Signs Bills to Enhance Services for Youth in Foster Care

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013

Surrounded by current and former youth who have experienced foster care, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation to enhance support services that will better prepare youth in foster care for adulthood.




Sussex County Horse Tests Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013

A horse from Sussex County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a mosquito-borne disease, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today.




DUI Checkpoints Friday Sept. 20th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013

A total of eighty-six (86) people were arrested statewide last week for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs. Of those 86 individuals, four (4) were arrested at a DUI checkpoint on Friday Sept. 13th in Wilmington that was conducted by the New Castle County DUI Task Force. Statewide, there have been 2,989 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart Announces the Qualified Health Plans and Rates for the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace

Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013

Today, the Delaware Department of Insurance announced the companies that will participate in the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace and the 19 qualified health plans being offered to uninsured Delawareans. There are three companies offering coverage in the individual marketplace and two companies offering coverage in the small business health options program (SHOP). Additionally, three companies […]




Governor Markell and College Board Partner to Increase College Access for Delawareans

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Joined by students in Mount Pleasant High School’s library, Governor Markell, Secretary of Education Mark Murphy and College Board President David Coleman announced a partnership that will enhance the Administration’s work to ensure high school students statewide are best equipped for the college application process