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  Archives:  July 2016

Junction & Breakwater Trail has “bonus” reopening Friday, July 15, before restoration work resumes next week

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016

Restoration work on portions of the Junction & Breakwater Trail has moved ahead faster than expected, making it possible to reopen repaired segments of the trail Friday, July 15 (with the entire trail remaining open through the weekend), before the work resumes Monday, July 18, closing other parts of the J&B trail through Friday, July 22.



Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Access to the Ballot Box, Builds on Record of Criminal Justice Reform

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Today, at the Achievement Center in Wilmington, Governor Markell signed legislation that removes the financial bar to restoring voting rights for people convicted of felonies who have completed their sentence. The legislation, shepherded through the General Assembly by Senator Margaret Rose Henry (D-Wilmington East) and Representative Helene Keeley (D-Wilmington South), will make Delaware one of 40 states that have increased access to the ballot box in recent years and will prevent an individual from being unable to participate in our democracy because of their inability to pay.



Commissioner Stewart Fines Three Insurers $114,500 for Market Misconduct

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Dover, DE-Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart fined the following companies a total of $114,500 during the second quarter of 2016 for violations of state insurance laws and regulations:   Name                                                     […]



Governor Announces USA Funds Grant to Reduce Remedial Education Need

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

With support of nearly $250,000 from the nonprofit USA Funds, Delaware has launched an innovative effort to ensure more high schoolers graduate ready for college-level English Language Arts (ELA) coursework and not in need of remedial classes that cost money without earning them credits toward a degree.



Division of Public Health Announces Eighth Zika Case from Travel Abroad

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Today, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced a New Castle County man has tested positive for the Zika virus bringing the total number of cases in Delaware to eight. All of the Zika positive test results are due to a mosquito bite while traveling abroad and none involve a pregnancy. The man was tested within the last two weeks following recent travel.





  Archives:  July 2016

Junction & Breakwater Trail has “bonus” reopening Friday, July 15, before restoration work resumes next week

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016

Restoration work on portions of the Junction & Breakwater Trail has moved ahead faster than expected, making it possible to reopen repaired segments of the trail Friday, July 15 (with the entire trail remaining open through the weekend), before the work resumes Monday, July 18, closing other parts of the J&B trail through Friday, July 22.



Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Access to the Ballot Box, Builds on Record of Criminal Justice Reform

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Today, at the Achievement Center in Wilmington, Governor Markell signed legislation that removes the financial bar to restoring voting rights for people convicted of felonies who have completed their sentence. The legislation, shepherded through the General Assembly by Senator Margaret Rose Henry (D-Wilmington East) and Representative Helene Keeley (D-Wilmington South), will make Delaware one of 40 states that have increased access to the ballot box in recent years and will prevent an individual from being unable to participate in our democracy because of their inability to pay.



Commissioner Stewart Fines Three Insurers $114,500 for Market Misconduct

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Dover, DE-Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart fined the following companies a total of $114,500 during the second quarter of 2016 for violations of state insurance laws and regulations:   Name                                                     […]



Governor Announces USA Funds Grant to Reduce Remedial Education Need

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

With support of nearly $250,000 from the nonprofit USA Funds, Delaware has launched an innovative effort to ensure more high schoolers graduate ready for college-level English Language Arts (ELA) coursework and not in need of remedial classes that cost money without earning them credits toward a degree.



Division of Public Health Announces Eighth Zika Case from Travel Abroad

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Today, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced a New Castle County man has tested positive for the Zika virus bringing the total number of cases in Delaware to eight. All of the Zika positive test results are due to a mosquito bite while traveling abroad and none involve a pregnancy. The man was tested within the last two weeks following recent travel.