Horse with West Nile Virus recovering, doing well
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013
A Kent County horse has tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Department of Agriculture announced today. The horse, which is recovering well, is Delaware’s first confirmed equine case of West Nile Virus since 2003, said Delaware State Veterinarian Dr. Heather Hirst, who urged equine owners to get their horses vaccinated.
Commissioner Stewart Announces the Appointment of the Workers’ Compensation Ratepayer Advocate for the State of Delaware
Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013
Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announces the retention of Fred Townsend, Esquire as “ratepayer advocate” for the upcoming workers’ compensation rate filing.
Children’s Dept. Makes $1.9M Available for After School and Summer Prevention Programs
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013
The Delaware Children’s Department is making $1.9 Million dollars in grant funding available to implement after school and summer youth prevention programming.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Providing Employment Opportunities for Military Personnel
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013
In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights statewide efforts to secure employment opportunities for Delaware veterans and military personnel. Earlier this week, the Governor signed a proclamation declaring September as “Hire a Vet Month,” which encourages employers to hire those who serve(d) Delaware and the country in the armed forces.
DUI Checkpoints Scheduled For Labor Day Weekend
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013
Dover – The following DUI checkpoints are scheduled to take place tonight as part of the Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign: Friday August 30th – Newport- NCCo. DUI Task Force – checkpoint Rehoboth Beach- DSP – checkpoint The Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign is a crackdown on impaired driving. Delaware will be conducting DUI checkpoints every weekend from now […]
