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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.



Delaware Medicaid Program to Reimburse for Telemedicine-Delivered Services Beginning July 1

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

Beginning July 1, the Delaware Medical Assistance Program will reimburse for telemedicine-delivered services provided to Delaware Medicaid clients in order to improve access to behavioral health services and general health care services, including medical subspecialties not widely available in the state.



Delaware Loan Program Helping Spread Irrigation to More than 850 Acres of Farmland

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2012

More than 850 acres of Delaware farmland will be irrigated this year with support from an innovative economic development and agricultural loan program now marking its first year.



Delaware State Parks to Expand Tobacco Free Areas

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2012

Tobacco free areas in certain sections of Delaware’s state parks will be expanded beginning July 1, 2012. Areas newly affected will include designated swim beaches and trails, boardwalks and bath houses, fishing piers, general picnic areas and youth camps, and other areas.






  Category: Office of the Governor

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.



Delaware Medicaid Program to Reimburse for Telemedicine-Delivered Services Beginning July 1

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

Beginning July 1, the Delaware Medical Assistance Program will reimburse for telemedicine-delivered services provided to Delaware Medicaid clients in order to improve access to behavioral health services and general health care services, including medical subspecialties not widely available in the state.



Delaware Loan Program Helping Spread Irrigation to More than 850 Acres of Farmland

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2012

More than 850 acres of Delaware farmland will be irrigated this year with support from an innovative economic development and agricultural loan program now marking its first year.



Delaware State Parks to Expand Tobacco Free Areas

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2012

Tobacco free areas in certain sections of Delaware’s state parks will be expanded beginning July 1, 2012. Areas newly affected will include designated swim beaches and trails, boardwalks and bath houses, fishing piers, general picnic areas and youth camps, and other areas.