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  Archives:  June 2014

Governor’s Weekly Message: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

“For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training,” said Governor Markell. “Many students face simple yet overwhelming barriers to getting the education they deserve. By giving them the chance to reach their potential, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.



Hog owners required to report deadly swine viruses

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

Delaware hog owners, veterinarians and laboratories are now required to report suspected cases of two rapidly spreading swine diseases to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Delaware has had no cases of either disease reported to date.



Governor Signs Bill to Prohibit Selling E-Cigarettes to Minors

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2014

Saying he is alarmed by the recent spike in popularity of electronic cigarettes among middle school and high school students, Governor Markell signed legislation to make it illegal to sell the product to anyone under age 18.



Public invited to June 21 garden dedication and fair

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | New Castle County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2014

The public is invited to attend a garden fair on Saturday, June 21, to celebrate the dedication of the Planting Hope in Delaware garden on the Herman Holloway Campus near New Castle. The free event, from 9 a.m. to noon, will include tours of the Planting Hope sensory, community and market gardens; a honey tasting from the Delaware Beekeepers Association in celebration of National Pollinator Week; story time with PAWS for People dogs; and a meditative labyrinth for walking.



Commissioner Stewart Warns That Time is Running Out for Disabled Medicare Recipients Under Age 65 to Purchase Medigap Policies

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2014

With the passage of Senate Bill 42 (SB 42) in 2013 there are new Medigap options available to disabled Medicare recipients under 65 but time to purchase the plans is limited. SB 42 became effective on January 1, 2014, and requires insurance companies that offer Medigap policies to people 65 and older to also offer the same policies to anyone under the age of 65 who qualifies for Medicare due to a disability.





  Archives:  June 2014

Governor’s Weekly Message: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

“For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training,” said Governor Markell. “Many students face simple yet overwhelming barriers to getting the education they deserve. By giving them the chance to reach their potential, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.



Hog owners required to report deadly swine viruses

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

Delaware hog owners, veterinarians and laboratories are now required to report suspected cases of two rapidly spreading swine diseases to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Delaware has had no cases of either disease reported to date.



Governor Signs Bill to Prohibit Selling E-Cigarettes to Minors

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2014

Saying he is alarmed by the recent spike in popularity of electronic cigarettes among middle school and high school students, Governor Markell signed legislation to make it illegal to sell the product to anyone under age 18.



Public invited to June 21 garden dedication and fair

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | New Castle County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2014

The public is invited to attend a garden fair on Saturday, June 21, to celebrate the dedication of the Planting Hope in Delaware garden on the Herman Holloway Campus near New Castle. The free event, from 9 a.m. to noon, will include tours of the Planting Hope sensory, community and market gardens; a honey tasting from the Delaware Beekeepers Association in celebration of National Pollinator Week; story time with PAWS for People dogs; and a meditative labyrinth for walking.



Commissioner Stewart Warns That Time is Running Out for Disabled Medicare Recipients Under Age 65 to Purchase Medigap Policies

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2014

With the passage of Senate Bill 42 (SB 42) in 2013 there are new Medigap options available to disabled Medicare recipients under 65 but time to purchase the plans is limited. SB 42 became effective on January 1, 2014, and requires insurance companies that offer Medigap policies to people 65 and older to also offer the same policies to anyone under the age of 65 who qualifies for Medicare due to a disability.