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Public Health Names New Office of Animal Welfare Leadership: Patricia Blevins to Join as Executive Director

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the hiring of Patricia Blevins as the new Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) Director. Blevins, an animal advocate for many years and one of the strongest supporters for overhauling and improving the statewide animal welfare system, will join DPH on Jan. 30, 2017, as OAW executive director. Hetti Brown, the original executive director, resigned the position in December 2016 to move to the Midwest. Blevins, while most well-known for her work as a state senator, has nearly 20 years-experience in managing personnel and agencies, including nine years as executive director of the Delaware Helpline and three years managing the Denison Branch of Girls, Inc. She also served on the Elsmere Town Council and as Mayor of Elsmere.




Commissioner Navarro Opposes Delaware Compensation Commission Pay Raise Recommendations

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Monday, January 9, 2017

Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro Opposes Delaware Compensation Commission Pay Raise Recommendations




Commissioner Navarro Offers Cold Weather Safety & Insurance Tips

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2017

Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro offers cold weather safety and insurance tips.




Museums of the State of Delaware closed on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 due to winter storm

Division of Parks and Recreation | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2017

National Weather Service predicting significant storm.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Addressing Threats Of A Changing Climate

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2017

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell previews the release of the state’s Climate Action Progress Report, which reflects the state’s progress in addressing the threats of climate change in response to his Executive Order 41.







  Category: News

Public Health Names New Office of Animal Welfare Leadership: Patricia Blevins to Join as Executive Director

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the hiring of Patricia Blevins as the new Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) Director. Blevins, an animal advocate for many years and one of the strongest supporters for overhauling and improving the statewide animal welfare system, will join DPH on Jan. 30, 2017, as OAW executive director. Hetti Brown, the original executive director, resigned the position in December 2016 to move to the Midwest. Blevins, while most well-known for her work as a state senator, has nearly 20 years-experience in managing personnel and agencies, including nine years as executive director of the Delaware Helpline and three years managing the Denison Branch of Girls, Inc. She also served on the Elsmere Town Council and as Mayor of Elsmere.




Commissioner Navarro Opposes Delaware Compensation Commission Pay Raise Recommendations

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Monday, January 9, 2017

Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro Opposes Delaware Compensation Commission Pay Raise Recommendations




Commissioner Navarro Offers Cold Weather Safety & Insurance Tips

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2017

Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro offers cold weather safety and insurance tips.




Museums of the State of Delaware closed on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 due to winter storm

Division of Parks and Recreation | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2017

National Weather Service predicting significant storm.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Addressing Threats Of A Changing Climate

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2017

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell previews the release of the state’s Climate Action Progress Report, which reflects the state’s progress in addressing the threats of climate change in response to his Executive Order 41.