Buckle Up. No Excuses.
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013
Did you know that not everyone buckles up when they get into a vehicle? Of the twenty-nine (29) vehicle occupants killed this year in Delaware, 53% were not wearing a seat belt. That is one of many reasons the Office of Highway Safety along with officers from participating State, County and municipal law enforcement agencies are continuing to enforce Delaware’s seat belt law. Dedicated overtime patrols start July 21st and run through August 8th.
Governor Markell Joins Other Governors in Letter Supporting Immigration Reform
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013
Governor Markell released a statement regarding the letter that he and thirteen other Governors sent to House Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Week 2 Results for Checkpoint Strikeforce
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013
Twelve (12) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the second weekend of the 2013 Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI prevention campaign. This brings the total DUI arrests made as part of the campaign to 22. Statewide, there have been over 2,200 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.
Governor Markell Signs Public Benefit Corporation Legislation
Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Governor Jack Markell joined legislators, entrepreneurs and investors to sign legislation (Senate Bill 47) enabling the formation of public benefit corporations in Delaware.
Farm tour attracts more than 160
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
More than 160 Delawareans received an up-close and personal look at life on Delaware farms today on a bus tour jointly sponsored by the Delaware Department of Agriculture and Kenny Family ShopRite stores. The tour took New Castle County residents to visit three farms in Kent and Sussex counties: Fifer Orchards of Camden; T.S. Smith & Sons of Bridgeville; and Evans Farm of Bridgeville. All three grow for ShopRite.
