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  Archives:  October 2014

Museums of the state of Delaware to feature 19 free programs in November 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

“The People’s House,” candle-making workshops, and Dutch-American Heritage Day to be featured.




Biden reaches phone cramming settlement with AT&T

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Attorney General Beau Biden today announced a nationwide settlement with AT&T Mobility LLC that resolves allegations the company placed charges for third-party services on consumers’ mobile telephone bills that had not been authorized by the consumer, a practice known as “mobile cramming.” The $105 million settlement includes $80 million in refunds to consumers who were “crammed” and a $25 million payment to the Attorneys General and the Federal Communications Commission.




Buckle Up. Slow Down. Arrive Alive.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

With summer over and school back in session, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding motorists to drive safe this fall and save a life by buckling up and slowing down on Delaware roadways. The campaign will include high-visibility enforcement and awareness initiatives aimed at reducing traffic deaths through speed and seat belt enforcement from October 3rd – 26th and November 26th – December 31st.




Veterans Day Ceremony, Memorial Bridge Plaza, November 11, 2014

New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 7, 2014

The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and the Military Order of the Purple Heart will host the Veterans Day Ceremonies on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. While those who died are also remembered on Veterans Day, which is observed on November 11, Veterans Day is intended to thank and honor all those who served honorably in […]




Commissioner Stewart Reduces Highmark Rate Requests

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced that she has reduced to 9.9% a request from Highmark BlueCross BlueShield for a health rate increases on small employer grandfathered individual plans.






  Archives:  October 2014

Museums of the state of Delaware to feature 19 free programs in November 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

“The People’s House,” candle-making workshops, and Dutch-American Heritage Day to be featured.




Biden reaches phone cramming settlement with AT&T

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Attorney General Beau Biden today announced a nationwide settlement with AT&T Mobility LLC that resolves allegations the company placed charges for third-party services on consumers’ mobile telephone bills that had not been authorized by the consumer, a practice known as “mobile cramming.” The $105 million settlement includes $80 million in refunds to consumers who were “crammed” and a $25 million payment to the Attorneys General and the Federal Communications Commission.




Buckle Up. Slow Down. Arrive Alive.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

With summer over and school back in session, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding motorists to drive safe this fall and save a life by buckling up and slowing down on Delaware roadways. The campaign will include high-visibility enforcement and awareness initiatives aimed at reducing traffic deaths through speed and seat belt enforcement from October 3rd – 26th and November 26th – December 31st.




Veterans Day Ceremony, Memorial Bridge Plaza, November 11, 2014

New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 7, 2014

The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and the Military Order of the Purple Heart will host the Veterans Day Ceremonies on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. While those who died are also remembered on Veterans Day, which is observed on November 11, Veterans Day is intended to thank and honor all those who served honorably in […]




Commissioner Stewart Reduces Highmark Rate Requests

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced that she has reduced to 9.9% a request from Highmark BlueCross BlueShield for a health rate increases on small employer grandfathered individual plans.