Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Empowering Delawareans to be Financially Literate and Grow Our Economy
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016
Delaware’s economy continues to get stronger, with a low unemployment rate and record job creation that leads the region. But at a time of rapid economic changes, many people continue to struggle with financial insecurity. A recent study found more than 60 percent of Americans are not prepared to handle even minor unexpected expenses. Financial insecurity limits opportunities for home ownership, higher education, and retirement savings. It impacts employers and the broader community, and puts a strain on government assistance programs.
Commissioner Stewart Joins Fellow Regulators in DC Meeting with Members of Congress
Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016
Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart and fellow members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) were in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss insurance issues with members of Congress.
Delaware Public Health Announces Three New Flu-Related Deaths
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016
Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) reported three more flu-related deaths for the 2015-2016 flu season, bringing the total to six. The three new fatalities involved two New Castle County residents, a 69-year-old female (Influenza A H1N1 – Swine) and a 54-year-old male (Influenza B); and a Sussex County resident, a 42-year-old female. All had underlying health conditions.
Stricter Regulations Proposed for Opioid Prescriptions
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of State | Division of Public Health | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has proposed stricter regulations for the prescribing of opioid analgesics to help stem the tide of opioid prescription drug abuse and addiction.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Recognizing the Contributions of Delaware’s Public Servants
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 6, 2016
Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell recognizes the Delawareans who have devoted their career to public service, and talks about the positive impact of their work in building safe and strong communities and a responsive government that meets peoples’ needs.
