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  Archives:  May 2016

Delaware Public Health and CDC Honor Michelle Power with Childhood Immunization Champion Award

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Michelle P. Power, BS, MT (ASCP), from Christiana Care Health System, has been named Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Childhood Immunization Champion for her outstanding efforts to promote childhood immunizations in Delaware.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Empowering Delawareans to be Financially Literate and Grow Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Delaware’s economy continues to get stronger, with a low unemployment rate and record job creation that leads the region. But at a time of rapid economic changes, many people continue to struggle with financial insecurity. A recent study found more than 60 percent of Americans are not prepared to handle even minor unexpected expenses. Financial insecurity limits opportunities for home ownership, higher education, and retirement savings. It impacts employers and the broader community, and puts a strain on government assistance programs.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Empowering Delawareans to be Financially Literate and Grow Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the work of Stand By Me, a financial empowerment program that recently celebrated its fifth anniversary.



Governor Markell celebrates Arbor Day in Dover

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016

Governor Markell joined state officials and members of the General Assembly to honor the winners of the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, recognize the City of Dover as the First State’s longest-running Tree City USA, and honor Delmarva Power as a Tree Line USA utility and for its volunteer work in underwriting the cost of Arbor Day observances throughout the state.



DNREC marks American Wetlands Month with ongoing efforts to restore wetlands, raise awareness and encourage actions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016

DNREC observes American Wetlands Month with ongoing efforts to restore wetlands, raise awareness of their values and benefits, and encourage actions to protect them.





  Archives:  May 2016

Delaware Public Health and CDC Honor Michelle Power with Childhood Immunization Champion Award

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Michelle P. Power, BS, MT (ASCP), from Christiana Care Health System, has been named Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Childhood Immunization Champion for her outstanding efforts to promote childhood immunizations in Delaware.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Empowering Delawareans to be Financially Literate and Grow Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Delaware’s economy continues to get stronger, with a low unemployment rate and record job creation that leads the region. But at a time of rapid economic changes, many people continue to struggle with financial insecurity. A recent study found more than 60 percent of Americans are not prepared to handle even minor unexpected expenses. Financial insecurity limits opportunities for home ownership, higher education, and retirement savings. It impacts employers and the broader community, and puts a strain on government assistance programs.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Empowering Delawareans to be Financially Literate and Grow Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the work of Stand By Me, a financial empowerment program that recently celebrated its fifth anniversary.



Governor Markell celebrates Arbor Day in Dover

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016

Governor Markell joined state officials and members of the General Assembly to honor the winners of the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, recognize the City of Dover as the First State’s longest-running Tree City USA, and honor Delmarva Power as a Tree Line USA utility and for its volunteer work in underwriting the cost of Arbor Day observances throughout the state.



DNREC marks American Wetlands Month with ongoing efforts to restore wetlands, raise awareness and encourage actions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016

DNREC observes American Wetlands Month with ongoing efforts to restore wetlands, raise awareness of their values and benefits, and encourage actions to protect them.