Delaware Named a Top State for Solar Energy Ranked 7th in the Nation for Solar Power; 5th for Solar Installations in 2012
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Delaware is among the states leading the nation in solar energy – ranked 7th per capita for cumulative solar installations and 5th per capita for solar installations in 2012.
Governor’s World Language Expansion Program Receives Plaudits after First Year
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013
A review of Governor Jack Markell’s world language immersion initiative, which seeks to give Delaware students an advantage in the global economy by ensuring their proficiency in a second language, showed that parents and a third party evaluator gave the effort high marks for its first year.
Governor’s Signature Reins in Medication Costs for Serious Health Conditions
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Legislation signed by Governor Jack Markell places limits on the costs to Delawareans’ for prescription drugs that treat many major health problems.
Battle of the Brews winners named
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Three homebrewers have been named Best in Show in the 2013 Battle of the Brews contest at the Delaware State Fair, sponsored by the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
High Delaware Pedestrian Deaths Concern Highway Safety Officials
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, July 22, 2013
It’s proving to be a very dangerous year for those trying to walk near Delaware roadways, say state Office of Highway Safety officials (OHS). Since January 1st of this year 13 pedestrians have died in traffic related crashes in Delaware. That number is higher than at this time last year. This is particularly alarming because it is only mid-year, with the fall season yet to come – a time of year when travel and traffic increases, day light hours get shorter and sun glare becomes an issue, bringing an increased risk for more pedestrian and motor vehicle crashes.
