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Department of State Announces Public Hearing Schedule for Review of Agency Regulations

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016

The Delaware Department of State announced today that it will hold public hearings next month in all three counties as part of Governor Jack Markell’s effort to strengthen Delaware’s economy by modernizing and streamlining regulations that may be outdated or unnecessarily burdensome, while maintaining the state’s commitment to improving public health and environmental performance. The […]




Buena Vista Movie Night to feature “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” on Saturday, July 23, 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016

Outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food.




Commissioner Stewart Fines Three Insurers $114,500 for Market Misconduct

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Dover, DE-Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart fined the following companies a total of $114,500 during the second quarter of 2016 for violations of state insurance laws and regulations:   Name                                                     […]




Division of Public Health Announces Eighth Zika Case from Travel Abroad

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Today, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced a New Castle County man has tested positive for the Zika virus bringing the total number of cases in Delaware to eight. All of the Zika positive test results are due to a mosquito bite while traveling abroad and none involve a pregnancy. The man was tested within the last two weeks following recent travel.




DPH Encourages Everyone to Know Your HIV Status – “It’s Empowering”

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 11, 2016

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging Delawareans aged 13 to 64 that have not already done so to get a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test. Although more than 3,500 people are known to be living with HIV in Delaware, one in ten of those infected don’t know they have the disease. That means that 400 people in Delaware may be infected but are unaware, posing a risk not only to their own health, but also to the health of others as well.







  Category: News

Department of State Announces Public Hearing Schedule for Review of Agency Regulations

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016

The Delaware Department of State announced today that it will hold public hearings next month in all three counties as part of Governor Jack Markell’s effort to strengthen Delaware’s economy by modernizing and streamlining regulations that may be outdated or unnecessarily burdensome, while maintaining the state’s commitment to improving public health and environmental performance. The […]




Buena Vista Movie Night to feature “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” on Saturday, July 23, 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016

Outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food.




Commissioner Stewart Fines Three Insurers $114,500 for Market Misconduct

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Dover, DE-Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart fined the following companies a total of $114,500 during the second quarter of 2016 for violations of state insurance laws and regulations:   Name                                                     […]




Division of Public Health Announces Eighth Zika Case from Travel Abroad

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Today, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced a New Castle County man has tested positive for the Zika virus bringing the total number of cases in Delaware to eight. All of the Zika positive test results are due to a mosquito bite while traveling abroad and none involve a pregnancy. The man was tested within the last two weeks following recent travel.




DPH Encourages Everyone to Know Your HIV Status – “It’s Empowering”

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 11, 2016

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging Delawareans aged 13 to 64 that have not already done so to get a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test. Although more than 3,500 people are known to be living with HIV in Delaware, one in ten of those infected don’t know they have the disease. That means that 400 people in Delaware may be infected but are unaware, posing a risk not only to their own health, but also to the health of others as well.