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  Archives:  September 2013

Second horse with West Nile has recovered

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013

A second Delaware horse has tested positive for West Nile Virus, but has recovered. The two-year-old filly from Sussex County is the state’s second confirmed case of West Nile Virus since 2003. Delaware’s first equine case of West Nile Virus this year was diagnosed in Kent County in August; that horse has also recovered.



Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered in Response to the Navy Yard Shootings

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013

US and Delaware flags have been ordered lowered to half-staff until sunset on Friday, September 20, 2013, as a mark of respect for the victims of the Navy Yard shootings.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Identifying Top Talent in Cyber Security

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013

The need to secure our personal information and computer networks has never been greater. With every aspect of our lives increasingly connected to the internet, cyber threats are one of the most serious economic and national security challenges that we face. Our banks, our power companies, our water plants, medical facilities all are vulnerable,



Governor’s Weekly Message: Identifying Top Talent in Cyber Security

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013

In his weekly message, filmed at the Charter School of Wilmington, Governor Markell highlights the Delaware Cyber Aces Program, an online, cyber security education and training program, launched this week. “As more and more companies join governments in realizing the importance of hiring high quality, cyber security professionals, it’s really important that we provide an […]



Delaware Veterans Services Online Directory Wins National Award

Government Information Center | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013

The new Delaware Veterans Services Directory (VSD) has won recognition from a national eGovernment research institute for its innovative approach to providing services to an important segment of Delaware’s population. The directory, which serves the more than 79,000 Delaware veterans and their families, was named a winner of a 2013 Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-Business category by the Center for Digital Government.





  Archives:  September 2013

Second horse with West Nile has recovered

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013

A second Delaware horse has tested positive for West Nile Virus, but has recovered. The two-year-old filly from Sussex County is the state’s second confirmed case of West Nile Virus since 2003. Delaware’s first equine case of West Nile Virus this year was diagnosed in Kent County in August; that horse has also recovered.



Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered in Response to the Navy Yard Shootings

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013

US and Delaware flags have been ordered lowered to half-staff until sunset on Friday, September 20, 2013, as a mark of respect for the victims of the Navy Yard shootings.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Identifying Top Talent in Cyber Security

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013

The need to secure our personal information and computer networks has never been greater. With every aspect of our lives increasingly connected to the internet, cyber threats are one of the most serious economic and national security challenges that we face. Our banks, our power companies, our water plants, medical facilities all are vulnerable,



Governor’s Weekly Message: Identifying Top Talent in Cyber Security

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013

In his weekly message, filmed at the Charter School of Wilmington, Governor Markell highlights the Delaware Cyber Aces Program, an online, cyber security education and training program, launched this week. “As more and more companies join governments in realizing the importance of hiring high quality, cyber security professionals, it’s really important that we provide an […]



Delaware Veterans Services Online Directory Wins National Award

Government Information Center | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013

The new Delaware Veterans Services Directory (VSD) has won recognition from a national eGovernment research institute for its innovative approach to providing services to an important segment of Delaware’s population. The directory, which serves the more than 79,000 Delaware veterans and their families, was named a winner of a 2013 Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-Business category by the Center for Digital Government.