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  Archives:  February 2014

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Partnering with Colleges and Universities to Train a Competitive Workforce

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 21, 2014

Within a few years, more than 60 percent of Delaware jobs will require education or training beyond high school.




Bill to combat prescription drug abuse becomes law

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

The bill aimed at reducing illegal prescription drug diversion that was drafted by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office and sponsored in the General Assembly by two registered nurses was enacted this week when Governor Markell signed the measure into law.




Dropout Report Shows 30-Year Low in Percentage of Students Leaving School

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

The state’s latest high school dropout report, released today, shows a 30-year low in the percentage of students leaving high school before graduation.




Farmers invited to March 5 risk management workshop

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

Delmarva farmers interested in learning more about protecting commodities revenue and crop insurance sign-ups before the March 15 deadline can attend a free risk management workshop next month. The March 5 event will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Carvel Research and Education Center, Georgetown.




Investigation into distribution of child pornography nets arrest of Bear man

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

A Delaware Child Predator Task Force investigation into the online distribution of child pornography has resulted in the arrest of a Bear-area man, Attorney General Beau Biden announced today.






  Archives:  February 2014

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Partnering with Colleges and Universities to Train a Competitive Workforce

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 21, 2014

Within a few years, more than 60 percent of Delaware jobs will require education or training beyond high school.




Bill to combat prescription drug abuse becomes law

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

The bill aimed at reducing illegal prescription drug diversion that was drafted by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office and sponsored in the General Assembly by two registered nurses was enacted this week when Governor Markell signed the measure into law.




Dropout Report Shows 30-Year Low in Percentage of Students Leaving School

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

The state’s latest high school dropout report, released today, shows a 30-year low in the percentage of students leaving high school before graduation.




Farmers invited to March 5 risk management workshop

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

Delmarva farmers interested in learning more about protecting commodities revenue and crop insurance sign-ups before the March 15 deadline can attend a free risk management workshop next month. The March 5 event will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Carvel Research and Education Center, Georgetown.




Investigation into distribution of child pornography nets arrest of Bear man

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014

A Delaware Child Predator Task Force investigation into the online distribution of child pornography has resulted in the arrest of a Bear-area man, Attorney General Beau Biden announced today.