Painter Steve Rogers to show work in the Mezzanine Gallery in August
Delaware Division of the Arts | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2015
The Waters Around Us presents a selection of carefully detailed, realist images of maritime subjects and views of Delaware coastal areas.
Wilmington School Redistricting Moves Forward under New Laws
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Emphasizing the opportunity to solve a decades-long problem that has limited educational opportunities for children in the City of Wilmington, Governor Markell signed two bills that pave the way for redrawing school district boundaries to reduce the number of districts in the City and help families better participate in their children’s schools.
Governor Markell Praises Obama Climate Change Announcement
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2015
Governor Jack Markell today endorsed President Obama’s plan to reduce greenhouse emissions from power plants by more than 30 percent by 2030, the most aggressive action taken by the nation to date in its efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change with the co-benefit of improving the country’s air quality and Delaware’s in particular. The state will also benefit from the cleaning up of pollutants generated by other states that often intrude into Delaware’s environment.
Checkpoint Strikeforce Week 5 Results
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2015
A total of 83 people were arrested statewide last week for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs. The next DUI checkpoint will be held Saturday August 8th in Stanton.
Governor Markell Signature Ends Driver’s License Suspensions in Unnecessary Cases
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2015
Legislation signed by Governor Jack Markell today would end the automatic suspension of driver’s licenses for Delawareans who fail to pay fines for minor traffic offenses and who don’t pose a traffic safety hazard. Senate Bill 132 represents another step in a broader effort to transform Delaware’s criminal justice system by recognizing that the state’s policies must both allow for more appropriate penalties and sentences than in the past, while also focusing on what happens to people beyond those punishments
