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Delaware Participates in National Crackdown on Drunk Driving

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2014

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), if drunk driving was eliminated more than 10,000 lives would be spared nationally each year. That is why the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies are participating in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high-visibility enforcement campaign that is running from August 15 through September 1.




DTI Secretary Sills Returns to Banking Industry to Lead M&F Bank

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014

After leading the Delaware Department of Information and Technology (DTI) for more than five years, Secretary Jim Sills will step down to assume the role of president and chief executive officer of Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F Bank), effective September 1st.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Spurring Economic Activity through Downtown Development Districts

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 8, 2014

In his weekly message, Governor Markell announces the application process is open for cities and towns to participate in the Downtown Development Districts program, with applications due by November 1.




Commissioner Stewart Submits Rate Filings for 2015 Marketplace Plans to CMS for Review; Includes Plans with Reduced Rates

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 8, 2014

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart, CIR-ML, announced that the Delaware Department of Insurance will submit the 2015 rate filing requests covering plans to be offered on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, today (8/8/14). Commissioner Stewart reviewed the filings submitted by the insurers and successfully worked with one of the insurance companies to reduce the requested rate increase of some plans.




Delaware State Housing Authority Awards DSHA Community Children and Families for Academic Achievements

Delaware State Housing Authority | News | Date Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2014

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) honored students in the DSHA housing community for achieving academic excellence by making the honor roll and having perfect attendance, with a luncheon and awards ceremony at Polytech High School in Woodside, Delaware.







  Category: News

Delaware Participates in National Crackdown on Drunk Driving

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2014

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), if drunk driving was eliminated more than 10,000 lives would be spared nationally each year. That is why the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies are participating in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high-visibility enforcement campaign that is running from August 15 through September 1.




DTI Secretary Sills Returns to Banking Industry to Lead M&F Bank

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014

After leading the Delaware Department of Information and Technology (DTI) for more than five years, Secretary Jim Sills will step down to assume the role of president and chief executive officer of Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F Bank), effective September 1st.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Spurring Economic Activity through Downtown Development Districts

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 8, 2014

In his weekly message, Governor Markell announces the application process is open for cities and towns to participate in the Downtown Development Districts program, with applications due by November 1.




Commissioner Stewart Submits Rate Filings for 2015 Marketplace Plans to CMS for Review; Includes Plans with Reduced Rates

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 8, 2014

Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart, CIR-ML, announced that the Delaware Department of Insurance will submit the 2015 rate filing requests covering plans to be offered on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, today (8/8/14). Commissioner Stewart reviewed the filings submitted by the insurers and successfully worked with one of the insurance companies to reduce the requested rate increase of some plans.




Delaware State Housing Authority Awards DSHA Community Children and Families for Academic Achievements

Delaware State Housing Authority | News | Date Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2014

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) honored students in the DSHA housing community for achieving academic excellence by making the honor roll and having perfect attendance, with a luncheon and awards ceremony at Polytech High School in Woodside, Delaware.