New disposal program offered for old pesticides
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The Department of Agriculture’s new Environmental Sweep Program will help farmers, commercial pesticide applicators, nurseries, greenhouses, golf courses and pest control companies dispose of unwanted, outdated or cancelled pesticides.
Two noxious weeds targeted by Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Two weeds that have been gradually spreading into Delaware fields and threatening farm crops are now being targeted by the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Combating Prescription Drug Abuse in Delaware
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 24, 2012
Not long ago, Delaware launched a program that will help promote a safe and healthy Delaware – and help prevent some of the devastating effects of prescription drug abuse on families. Back in 2010, I signed the Delaware Prescription Monitoring Act and since then, we have been working diligently to develop and launch a new tool that give doctors, pharmacists and others more information to responsibly treat patients.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Combating Prescription Drug Abuse in Delaware
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 24, 2012
The Governor talks about Delaware’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
Week 8 Results for Checkpoint Strikeforce
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2012
Twenty one (21) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the eighth weekend of the 2012 Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI prevention campaign. This brings the total DUI arrests made as part of the campaign to 107. Statewide, there have been over 3,100 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.
