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  Archives:  June 2014

EPA Highlights Delaware as Model for Reducing Power Plant Pollution

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014

Visiting a natural gas facility construction site adjacent to a utility-scale solar plant that represents part of Delaware’s effective effort to reduce power industry pollution, Governor Markell, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy, and Delaware Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Collin O’Mara emphasized the environmental, health, and economic benefits of the EPA’s just-released plan to dramatically cut the nation’s carbon emissions and combat the effects of climate change.




Governor Markell Signs Bill to Revitalize Urban Areas, Spur Economic Development

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014

Joined by community leaders, legislators, and local officials from all 3 counties, Governor Markell signed Senate Bill 191 to establish economic development incentives that promote revitalization of Delaware’s downtowns.




Commissioner Stewart Provides Summer Storm Preparedness Tips

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart wants Delaware residents to prepare for the potential damages and interruptions brought by strong summer storms and hurricanes; the Atlantic hurricane season started June 1. Doing the proper planning now can potentially help save time, money and frustration in the coming months should your home or personal property be negatively impacted by storms, floods or other natural disasters this summer or fall.




“With Malice Toward None…Delaware Life During the Civil War”: 16th annual Chautauqua tent show to take place in Lewes, Del. from June 15 to 19, 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Sixteenth annual Chautauqua tent show to take place in Lewes, Del. from June 15 to 19, 2014.




DCVA Announces VA Shuttle Service for Lower Delaware Vets

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2014

The Wilmington VA Medical Center (VAMC) now offers a free shuttle service for Veterans with medical appointments at the Wilmington VAMC in Elsmere, DE. The shuttle runs Mon. thru Thurs., excluding federal holidays. “The shuttle will help a lot of patients who may need to be seen at a specialty clinic at the main facility,” […]






  Archives:  June 2014

EPA Highlights Delaware as Model for Reducing Power Plant Pollution

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014

Visiting a natural gas facility construction site adjacent to a utility-scale solar plant that represents part of Delaware’s effective effort to reduce power industry pollution, Governor Markell, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy, and Delaware Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Collin O’Mara emphasized the environmental, health, and economic benefits of the EPA’s just-released plan to dramatically cut the nation’s carbon emissions and combat the effects of climate change.




Governor Markell Signs Bill to Revitalize Urban Areas, Spur Economic Development

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014

Joined by community leaders, legislators, and local officials from all 3 counties, Governor Markell signed Senate Bill 191 to establish economic development incentives that promote revitalization of Delaware’s downtowns.




Commissioner Stewart Provides Summer Storm Preparedness Tips

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart wants Delaware residents to prepare for the potential damages and interruptions brought by strong summer storms and hurricanes; the Atlantic hurricane season started June 1. Doing the proper planning now can potentially help save time, money and frustration in the coming months should your home or personal property be negatively impacted by storms, floods or other natural disasters this summer or fall.




“With Malice Toward None…Delaware Life During the Civil War”: 16th annual Chautauqua tent show to take place in Lewes, Del. from June 15 to 19, 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Sixteenth annual Chautauqua tent show to take place in Lewes, Del. from June 15 to 19, 2014.




DCVA Announces VA Shuttle Service for Lower Delaware Vets

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2014

The Wilmington VA Medical Center (VAMC) now offers a free shuttle service for Veterans with medical appointments at the Wilmington VAMC in Elsmere, DE. The shuttle runs Mon. thru Thurs., excluding federal holidays. “The shuttle will help a lot of patients who may need to be seen at a specialty clinic at the main facility,” […]