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  Archives:  August 2014

Commissioner Stewart Submits Rate Filings for 2015 Marketplace Plans to CMS for Review; Includes Plans with Reduced Rates

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 8, 2014

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart, CIR-ML, announced that the Delaware Department of Insurance will submit the 2015 rate filing requests covering plans to be offered on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, today (8/8/14). Commissioner Stewart reviewed the filings submitted by the insurers and successfully worked with one of the insurance companies to reduce the requested rate increase of some plans.




Delaware State Housing Authority Awards DSHA Community Children and Families for Academic Achievements

Delaware State Housing Authority | News | Date Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2014

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) honored students in the DSHA housing community for achieving academic excellence by making the honor roll and having perfect attendance, with a luncheon and awards ceremony at Polytech High School in Woodside, Delaware.




Biden announces milestone in fight to protect children

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2014

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that the state’s Child Predator Task Force has surpassed the 200-conviction milestone.




Pfizer to pay $35 million to resolve allegations of improper marketing of popular organ transplant drug

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Investor Protection | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that his office has joined 41 other State Attorneys General in reaching a $35 million nationwide settlement with Pfizer Inc, as parent of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., over allegations the company unlawfully promoted Rapamune, an immunosuppressive drug currently approved by the FDA for use in preventing organ rejection after kidney transplant surgery.




Delaware Forest Service offering urban and community grants

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2014

The Delaware Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program is accepting applications for its 2014 grant program from municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified 501(c)(3) non-profit groups in Delaware.

Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 for either tree planting or tree management projects and require a 50-50 cost-share match in cash or in-kind services. Projects must be performed on public land and only one project in one category by each applicant is permitted. Applications will be judged on a competitive basis by a committee of the Delaware Community Forestry Council. Deadline for submission is September 15, 2014.






  Archives:  August 2014

Commissioner Stewart Submits Rate Filings for 2015 Marketplace Plans to CMS for Review; Includes Plans with Reduced Rates

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 8, 2014

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart, CIR-ML, announced that the Delaware Department of Insurance will submit the 2015 rate filing requests covering plans to be offered on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, today (8/8/14). Commissioner Stewart reviewed the filings submitted by the insurers and successfully worked with one of the insurance companies to reduce the requested rate increase of some plans.




Delaware State Housing Authority Awards DSHA Community Children and Families for Academic Achievements

Delaware State Housing Authority | News | Date Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2014

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) honored students in the DSHA housing community for achieving academic excellence by making the honor roll and having perfect attendance, with a luncheon and awards ceremony at Polytech High School in Woodside, Delaware.




Biden announces milestone in fight to protect children

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2014

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that the state’s Child Predator Task Force has surpassed the 200-conviction milestone.




Pfizer to pay $35 million to resolve allegations of improper marketing of popular organ transplant drug

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Investor Protection | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that his office has joined 41 other State Attorneys General in reaching a $35 million nationwide settlement with Pfizer Inc, as parent of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., over allegations the company unlawfully promoted Rapamune, an immunosuppressive drug currently approved by the FDA for use in preventing organ rejection after kidney transplant surgery.




Delaware Forest Service offering urban and community grants

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2014

The Delaware Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program is accepting applications for its 2014 grant program from municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified 501(c)(3) non-profit groups in Delaware.

Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 for either tree planting or tree management projects and require a 50-50 cost-share match in cash or in-kind services. Projects must be performed on public land and only one project in one category by each applicant is permitted. Applications will be judged on a competitive basis by a committee of the Delaware Community Forestry Council. Deadline for submission is September 15, 2014.