Governor Markell celebrates Arbor Day in Dover
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016
Governor Markell joined state officials and members of the General Assembly to honor the winners of the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, recognize the City of Dover as the First State’s longest-running Tree City USA, and honor Delmarva Power as a Tree Line USA utility and for its volunteer work in underwriting the cost of Arbor Day observances throughout the state.
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.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Expanding Opportunities to Promote Homeownership
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, April 29, 2016
Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell talks about the benefits of homeownership and the effort to expand those opportunities through access to credit and financing assistance and financial literacy education, and partnerships among government, non-profits and the business community to drive accessible and affordable housing development statewide.
Hannah Sturgis to Represent Delaware in Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, April 22, 2016
Hannah Sturgis, a junior from POLYTECH High School, is among the 53 Poetry Out Loud champions from every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands who will participate in the National Finals of Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. The finals will be held at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC […]
