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Delaware growers first on East Coast to get new tool to help with pesticide drift

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 14, 2014

Delaware growers are the first on the East Coast able to take advantage of a new online tool that helps protect sensitive crops from pesticides that may drift due to wind or weather. Delaware is the newest participant in the DriftWatch program, which allows growers of certain crops or commercial beekeepers to alert pesticide applicators of sensitive areas before they spray.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Celebrating Success in Education Through Race To The Top

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 11, 2014

Last fall, here at Mount Pleasant High School, I joined the President of the College Board to announce a first-in-the-nation effort to address a national problem.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating Success in Education through Race To The Top

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 11, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington, Governor Markell highlights improvements made to Delaware’s education system in the four years since the implementation of Race To The Top.




Delaware Participates in the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. National Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2014

Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and Delaware law enforcement agencies are once again asking motorists to show how much they care about their loved ones by putting the phone down while driving. Law enforcement will be ticketing those who don’t follow the law during a statewide one-day enforcement blitz on April 11th as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign running nationwide from April 10-15.




Governor Markell, Legislators Announce Legislation to Assist Transitioning Veterans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2014

Recognizing an unnecessary obstacle that has prevented Delawareans who serve our country from pursuing economic opportunities at home, Governor Markell and members of the General Assembly announced legislation that would help veterans obtain and renew professional licenses.







  Category: News

Delaware growers first on East Coast to get new tool to help with pesticide drift

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 14, 2014

Delaware growers are the first on the East Coast able to take advantage of a new online tool that helps protect sensitive crops from pesticides that may drift due to wind or weather. Delaware is the newest participant in the DriftWatch program, which allows growers of certain crops or commercial beekeepers to alert pesticide applicators of sensitive areas before they spray.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Celebrating Success in Education Through Race To The Top

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 11, 2014

Last fall, here at Mount Pleasant High School, I joined the President of the College Board to announce a first-in-the-nation effort to address a national problem.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating Success in Education through Race To The Top

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 11, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington, Governor Markell highlights improvements made to Delaware’s education system in the four years since the implementation of Race To The Top.




Delaware Participates in the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. National Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2014

Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and Delaware law enforcement agencies are once again asking motorists to show how much they care about their loved ones by putting the phone down while driving. Law enforcement will be ticketing those who don’t follow the law during a statewide one-day enforcement blitz on April 11th as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign running nationwide from April 10-15.




Governor Markell, Legislators Announce Legislation to Assist Transitioning Veterans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2014

Recognizing an unnecessary obstacle that has prevented Delawareans who serve our country from pursuing economic opportunities at home, Governor Markell and members of the General Assembly announced legislation that would help veterans obtain and renew professional licenses.