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Governor Markell Recognizes 150th Anniversary of 13th Amendment, Announces Effort with Legislature to Apologize for State’s Role in Slavery

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, December 6, 2015

Joined by state legislators, community advocates and local parishioners during a worship service at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Governor Markell recognized the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to legally abolish slavery.




Commissioner Stewart: Health Insurers Will Rebate More Than $2 Million to Delaware Consumers

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 4, 2015

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced today that insurers will issue more than $2 million in rebates to 14,399 health insurance policyholders in Delaware as a result of the Affordable Care Act’s 80/20 Medical Loss Ratio rule.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Eliminating Barriers While Transforming the Criminal Justice System

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 4, 2015

Governor Markell discusses efforts to transform the criminal justice system through the implementation of programs designed to support pre-trial detainees.




Funding Announced to Expand China Study Abroad Program

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2015

In a continuing effort to ensure Delaware students have the best opportunities to learn a second language, Governor Markell announced the expansion of a China summer abroad program for high school students studying Mandarin.




Protect Your Home From the Silent Killer: Heat Safely to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2015

With temperatures starting to drop, especially at night, many Delawareans are beginning to pull out their home heating devices. Now is the time to educate yourself about carbon monoxide, the colorless, odorless gas that is produced by fuel-burning heating sources, appliances, and engines. Furnaces, vehicles, snow blowers, portable generators, stoves, lanterns, gas ranges, and charcoal or wood grills are all potential sources of this dangerous gas. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include feeling dizzy, light-headed, or nauseous.







  Category: News

Governor Markell Recognizes 150th Anniversary of 13th Amendment, Announces Effort with Legislature to Apologize for State’s Role in Slavery

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, December 6, 2015

Joined by state legislators, community advocates and local parishioners during a worship service at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Governor Markell recognized the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to legally abolish slavery.




Commissioner Stewart: Health Insurers Will Rebate More Than $2 Million to Delaware Consumers

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 4, 2015

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced today that insurers will issue more than $2 million in rebates to 14,399 health insurance policyholders in Delaware as a result of the Affordable Care Act’s 80/20 Medical Loss Ratio rule.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Eliminating Barriers While Transforming the Criminal Justice System

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 4, 2015

Governor Markell discusses efforts to transform the criminal justice system through the implementation of programs designed to support pre-trial detainees.




Funding Announced to Expand China Study Abroad Program

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2015

In a continuing effort to ensure Delaware students have the best opportunities to learn a second language, Governor Markell announced the expansion of a China summer abroad program for high school students studying Mandarin.




Protect Your Home From the Silent Killer: Heat Safely to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2015

With temperatures starting to drop, especially at night, many Delawareans are beginning to pull out their home heating devices. Now is the time to educate yourself about carbon monoxide, the colorless, odorless gas that is produced by fuel-burning heating sources, appliances, and engines. Furnaces, vehicles, snow blowers, portable generators, stoves, lanterns, gas ranges, and charcoal or wood grills are all potential sources of this dangerous gas. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include feeling dizzy, light-headed, or nauseous.