New Prescription Drug Database Tool to Reduce Abuse and Diversion
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Delaware took a significant step forward in its efforts to combat prescription drug abuse and diversion this week with the official launch of the Delaware Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
Delaware Forest Service’s Erich Burkentine leading Maryland wildfire crew
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Delaware Forest Service forester Erich Burkentine of Milton is now leading a 20-person team of wildland firefighters from Maryland that is part of 1,148 personnel battling the Trinity Ridge Fire near Boise, Idaho that has burned an estimated 94,718 acres at a cost of $14.3 million to date. So far, the blaze is only 5 […]
Governor’s Weekly Message: Informing Voters and Increasing Government Transparency
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012
“This week, we made significant improvements to Delaware’s campaign finance and lobbying laws,” said the Governor. “At a time when elections are very much on voters’ minds, we are telling them loudly and clearly here in Delaware: you deserve to know more and we are making sure you will…as all of us work together to keep Delaware moving forward.”
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Informing Voters and Increasing Government Transparency
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012
This week, we made significant improvements to Delaware’s campaign finance and lobbying laws. Here at Buena Vista in New Castle, I signed into law three bills that increase transparency and provide greater and more timely information to the voters and residents of our state. Here’s what they do: House Bill 300 – The Delaware Elections […]
Sussex County Breaks Ground on Runway Extension Project at County Airport
Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012
The Governor helped break ground on a project that will extend the main runway at the Sussex County Airport near Georgetown. The improvements, to be completed in late 2013, will make the facility more accessible and safer for larger aircraft and open new opportunities for businesses that use the adjacent industrial park as their base of operations.
