Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Our Workforce for Jobs of the Future
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 17, 2013
We are passionately focused on ensuring Delaware has a world class education system, but we also know learning does not end on graduation day.
House Passes Plan to Strengthen Teacher Preparation
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013
An educator preparation plan, pledged by the Governor in his 2013 State of the State passed the Delaware House today and now heads to the Governor’s desk for signature.
Governor Signs Bill allowing Liquor Stores to Sell Growlers of Draught Beer
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Flanked by liquor store and Delaware craft brewery owners at Fordham & Old Dominion Brewing companies in Dover, Governor Markell signed into law House Bill 31, which allows Delaware liquor stores to fill and sell growlers of draught beer on site.
Northwest portion of Love Creek, a tributary of Rehoboth Bay, closed to shellfish harvesting
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Effective immediately, the northwest portion of Love Creek, a tributary of Rehoboth Bay, is closed to all commercial and recreational shellfish harvesting. DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara signed the Secretary’s Order after routine water quality sampling of shellfish harvesting areas in and around Love Creek found an increase in the level of an indicator bacteria in these waters. NOTE: Shellfish include clams, oysters and mussels; the harvest of crabs is not affected by this closure.
VA Mandates Overtime to Increase Production of Compensation Claims Decisions
Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013
As part of its ongoing effort to accelerate the elimination of the disability compensation claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing today that it is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices.
“VA is dedicated to providing Veterans with the care and benefits they have earned and deserve,” said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki
