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Governor’s Weekly Message: Fourth of July Freedoms

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 29, 2012

The Governor focuses on the freedoms we enjoy and celebrate this fourth of July at a time when the session of the Delaware General Assembly draws to conclusion.




Governor Jack Markell Joins Delaware State Housing To Celebrate Homeownership Month

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012

Governor Jack Markel, joined by DSHA Director Anas Ben Addi, Major General Frank Vavala and Dover Mayor Carleton Carey today celebrated Homeownership Month and honored participants in the newly-launched state initiative Loans for Heroes.




Governor Markell Issues Statement on Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Ruling

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012

“The President deserves credit for being willing to tackle a status quo of rapidly rising costs and shrinking coverage. The decision allows our state and nation to move past the uncertainty months of deliberations have caused and move forward to address critical health care issues facing the state and nation.




Governor Markell Signs Bill Limiting Payday Loans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Governor Jack Markell signed legislation Wednesday aimed at breaking the cycle of debt thousands find themselves locked into via the predatory practice of short-term “payday” loans.




Delaware SB 162: HIV Testing Now Standard

Division of Public Health | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

On National HIV Testing Day, Governor Jack Markell was joined by state officials, state legislators and HIV activists in Dover to sign Senate Bill 162, providing for routine HIV opt-out testing. SB 162 implements the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that HIV testing should be part of the standard battery of medical tests. The new rule will not only increase HIV testing, but help destigmatize such screenings and cement HIV testing’s place as part of regular medical care. The bill preserves the opportunity for patients to decline the testing as with most other medical tests.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message: Fourth of July Freedoms

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 29, 2012

The Governor focuses on the freedoms we enjoy and celebrate this fourth of July at a time when the session of the Delaware General Assembly draws to conclusion.




Governor Jack Markell Joins Delaware State Housing To Celebrate Homeownership Month

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012

Governor Jack Markel, joined by DSHA Director Anas Ben Addi, Major General Frank Vavala and Dover Mayor Carleton Carey today celebrated Homeownership Month and honored participants in the newly-launched state initiative Loans for Heroes.




Governor Markell Issues Statement on Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Ruling

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012

“The President deserves credit for being willing to tackle a status quo of rapidly rising costs and shrinking coverage. The decision allows our state and nation to move past the uncertainty months of deliberations have caused and move forward to address critical health care issues facing the state and nation.




Governor Markell Signs Bill Limiting Payday Loans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Governor Jack Markell signed legislation Wednesday aimed at breaking the cycle of debt thousands find themselves locked into via the predatory practice of short-term “payday” loans.




Delaware SB 162: HIV Testing Now Standard

Division of Public Health | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

On National HIV Testing Day, Governor Jack Markell was joined by state officials, state legislators and HIV activists in Dover to sign Senate Bill 162, providing for routine HIV opt-out testing. SB 162 implements the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that HIV testing should be part of the standard battery of medical tests. The new rule will not only increase HIV testing, but help destigmatize such screenings and cement HIV testing’s place as part of regular medical care. The bill preserves the opportunity for patients to decline the testing as with most other medical tests.