Governor Markell Honors 100th Early Learning Program to Achieve Highest Quality Rating
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Recognizing the tremendous commitment early learning programs across the state have made to raising quality, Governor Markell joined Department of Services to Children, Youth and Their Families Secretary Jennifer Ranji and other leaders to celebrate the 100th early learning center in Delaware to achieve 5 Stars – the highest rating in Stars for Early Success, the state’s voluntary quality rating and improvement system.
Commissioner Stewart Outlaws “Widow’s Penalty” In Setting Auto Insurance Rates
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced today that she will not approve any auto insurance company’s rate submission that includes a “widow’s penalty,” under which a widow or widower is charged a higher rate based solely on the change in his or her marital status following the loss of a spouse.
Delaware Leads Nation in Graduation Rate Gains
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Delaware made the greatest gains in high school graduation rates between 2013 and 2014, the U.S. Department of Education announced.
Statement by Governor on Death of Family Court Judge Alan Cooper
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015
The death of Family Court Judge Alan Cooper is a tremendous loss for the State, and I extend my deepest condolences to the Cooper family.
Office of Animal Welfare Hosts Training on Emergency Sheltering for Companion Animals
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015
When severe weather forces people to leave their homes, no one wants to leave their pets behind. To ensure there is a place in Delaware shelters for pets, the Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Response (DAR) program hosted an interactive, two-day training on how to set up emergency shelters for companion animals. The approximately 30 attendees are volunteers for the State Animal Response Team (SART), including animal rescuers, veterinarians or veterinary technicians, animal control officers, and members of the public who have an interest in disaster preparedness and response.
