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  Archives:  December 2014

Governor’s Weekly Message: Improving Health Care Through Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014

Governor Markell highlights ongoing efforts to improve health care quality and lower costs in Delaware, aided by the award of a $35 million grant announced earlier this week.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Improving Health Care Through Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014

Much about our current health care system is unsustainable. It’s unfair both to the people who use it and to those who care for them. Despite tremendous strides to increase access to insurance and to develop better treatments, our health outcomes for many ailments rate below the national average. Yet, Delawareans pay 25 percent more for care and health costs take close to 25 percent of our state budget. It’s why I have committed to an innovative plan for a healthier state – developed by all parts of our health care community working together. And by winning a $35 million federal grant for our plan this week, we can now do the hard work of making this vision a reality.



Emergency operations drill underway at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Department of Correction | Date Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2014

The Delaware Department of Correction announces that an emergency operations drill is currently underway at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. As part of the drill, the facility is being placed in an emergency lockdown, however staff is working to accommodate previously scheduled visits to the facility. No disruption is anticipated to the neighboring community.



Delaware Celebrates its National Park

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2014

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney (all D-Del.) celebrated Delaware’s National Park at the New Castle Courthouse in Old New Castle.



Three Project Pop-Up businesses celebrate grand openings in Milton

Delaware Economic Development Office (2013-2017) | Date Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2014

WineKnot, P.C. Rods and Nest Spa & Boutique launched with the help of the state-run program MILTON, Del. (Dec. 17, 2014) – For the second straight year, a state program has sparked the launch of new businesses in downtown Milton, helping entrepreneurs move their enterprises into once-vacant brick-and-mortar locations. Wine Knot Shop, P.C. Rods and […]





  Archives:  December 2014

Governor’s Weekly Message: Improving Health Care Through Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014

Governor Markell highlights ongoing efforts to improve health care quality and lower costs in Delaware, aided by the award of a $35 million grant announced earlier this week.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Improving Health Care Through Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014

Much about our current health care system is unsustainable. It’s unfair both to the people who use it and to those who care for them. Despite tremendous strides to increase access to insurance and to develop better treatments, our health outcomes for many ailments rate below the national average. Yet, Delawareans pay 25 percent more for care and health costs take close to 25 percent of our state budget. It’s why I have committed to an innovative plan for a healthier state – developed by all parts of our health care community working together. And by winning a $35 million federal grant for our plan this week, we can now do the hard work of making this vision a reality.



Emergency operations drill underway at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Department of Correction | Date Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2014

The Delaware Department of Correction announces that an emergency operations drill is currently underway at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. As part of the drill, the facility is being placed in an emergency lockdown, however staff is working to accommodate previously scheduled visits to the facility. No disruption is anticipated to the neighboring community.



Delaware Celebrates its National Park

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2014

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney (all D-Del.) celebrated Delaware’s National Park at the New Castle Courthouse in Old New Castle.



Three Project Pop-Up businesses celebrate grand openings in Milton

Delaware Economic Development Office (2013-2017) | Date Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2014

WineKnot, P.C. Rods and Nest Spa & Boutique launched with the help of the state-run program MILTON, Del. (Dec. 17, 2014) – For the second straight year, a state program has sparked the launch of new businesses in downtown Milton, helping entrepreneurs move their enterprises into once-vacant brick-and-mortar locations. Wine Knot Shop, P.C. Rods and […]