New Law Excluding Medical Debt from Credit Reporting Takes Effect
Eligible Delawareans will also begin to see notification of medical debt elimination in the coming weeks WILMINGTON — A new Delaware law that took effect today will ensure that medical debt can no longer be included on consumer credit reports — a major step toward protecting families from the long-term financial consequences of illness and […]
Governor Carney Signs Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act
New law will limit access to firearms for those considered a danger to themselves or others NEWARK, Del. – On Monday, Governor John Carney signed the Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act alongside Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Ashley Biden, Representative David Bentz, legislators, and gun safety advocates at the Biden Institute at […]
New Director Appointed to the Division of Revenue
Delaware Department of Finance Secretary Rick Geisenberger has announced the appointment of Jennifer Noel, Esq. as the new Director for the Division of Revenue, effective October 1, 2017. Ms. Noel has represented the Department of Finance, the Division of Revenue, and the Division of Accounting as a Deputy Attorney General since 2012. In this role, […]
Lt. Governor & Advocates Announce New Rights for Kids with Disabilities
WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn was joined by disabilities advocates, legislative leaders, and educators to address the rights to reading interventions that students with disabilities gained under a new law passed in June. The new law requires that schools provide young students with dyslexia and decoding disabilities and other disabilities with early, intensive, […]
Early Teacher Hiring Now Permanent
Pilot Program Dramatically Reduced Late Hiring of Teachers and Improved Schools’ Ability to Compete With Surrounding States for Quality New Teachers DOVER, DE– This afternoon, Governor Jack A. Markell signed H.B. 259 into law, which passed both the House and the Senate unanimously this week. House Bill 259 makes permanent the pilot program originally created […]
