Delaware crew heads to the Northwest as wildfire season heats up
Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2014
In response to increased wildfire activity in the western United States, the Delaware Forest Service (DFS) dispatched a crew of volunteer wildland firefighters from Blackbird State Forest in Smyrna on Saturday, July 19 that traveled to Redmond, Oregon. The team is getting in position to fight a wildfire in that region and should receive its assignment in the next 24 hours. The National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho recently upped its National Fire Preparedness Level to 3 on a 5-point scale. However in the Northwest, the regional level is currently at the maximum 5 on a 5-point scale due to the incidence of 17 new fires and 24 large uncontained blazes.
Winter-holiday-themed events among the 10 special programs at the museums of the state of Delaware in December 2014
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Program highlights include “Handmade for the Holidays,” simple pleasures and the Spirit of Christmas in New Castle.
Biden Reaches Agreement with Apple on E-Book Price-Fixing Damages Claims
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden today announced a proposed settlement of claims for monetary relief against Apple Inc. related to its participation in a price-fixing conspiracy in the market for E-books. The settlement agreement, which remains subject to approval by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, would resolve claims for consumer damages brought by Delaware and 32 other states and territories, as well as the states’ civil penalty claims.
Governor’s Signature Signals Progress in Push to Spur Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Further cementing Delaware’s standing as one of the top two states in the “New Economy,” Governor Markell signed legislation increasing opportunities for the state’s entrepreneurs to innovate and grow.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Giving Every Delawarean a Fair Shot
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2014
We will only reach our state’s potential if we unleash the potential of every Delawarean. But for too long we’ve given up on too many of our people. Our rate of incarceration is among the highest in the world, but instead of safer communities, we have high rates of recidivism. And ex-offenders face major obstacles when they try to build productive lives. We must give those who repay their debt to society a fair chance to successfully reintegrate into our state.
