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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.




Statement from the Governor on Death of Former White House Press Secretary James Brady

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2014

Governor Markell extended his deepest sympathies to the family of James Brady, former White House Press Secretary, someone the Governor knew and admired over many years.




Governor Markell Signs Bill Authorizing Law Enforcement to Carry, Administer Anti-Overdose Medication

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2014

Joined by elected officials, law enforcement officers, first responders, non-profit leaders, and families who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses, Governor Markell signed legislation authorizing law enforcement officers to carry Naloxone, a prescription drug that counteracts the effects of opioid-related overdoses.







  Category: News

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.




Statement from the Governor on Death of Former White House Press Secretary James Brady

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2014

Governor Markell extended his deepest sympathies to the family of James Brady, former White House Press Secretary, someone the Governor knew and admired over many years.




Governor Markell Signs Bill Authorizing Law Enforcement to Carry, Administer Anti-Overdose Medication

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2014

Joined by elected officials, law enforcement officers, first responders, non-profit leaders, and families who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses, Governor Markell signed legislation authorizing law enforcement officers to carry Naloxone, a prescription drug that counteracts the effects of opioid-related overdoses.