Buckle Up. No Excuses.
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013
Did you know that not everyone buckles up when they get into a vehicle? Of the twenty-nine (29) vehicle occupants killed this year in Delaware, 53% were not wearing a seat belt. That is one of many reasons the Office of Highway Safety along with officers from participating State, County and municipal law enforcement agencies are continuing to enforce Delaware’s seat belt law. Dedicated overtime patrols start July 21st and run through August 8th.
Governor Markell Joins Other Governors in Letter Supporting Immigration Reform
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013
Governor Markell released a statement regarding the letter that he and thirteen other Governors sent to House Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
State Reaches Agreement with Four Community Organizations
Delaware Health and Social Services | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013
The Department of Health and Social Services and the Department of Insurance have reached contract agreement with four community organizations to provide one-on-one guidance to Delawareans about the new health insurance marketplace.
Week 2 Results for Checkpoint Strikeforce
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013
Twelve (12) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the second weekend of the 2013 Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI prevention campaign. This brings the total DUI arrests made as part of the campaign to 22. Statewide, there have been over 2,200 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.
Governor Markell Signs Public Benefit Corporation Legislation
Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Governor Jack Markell joined legislators, entrepreneurs and investors to sign legislation (Senate Bill 47) enabling the formation of public benefit corporations in Delaware.
