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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to offer 14 special events during August 2014

Programs to be held at the state of Delaware’s six museums. Old-time country music, Weaving Wednesdays, and DeBraak tours to be featured.



Secretaries Landgraf and Schiliro Propose Medical Examiner’s Office be Recognized as New Division of Forensic Science within Department of Safety and Homeland Security

In an effort to better meet the needs of Delaware’s criminal justice system, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Rita Landgraf and Department of Safety and Homeland Security Secretary (DSHS) Lewis Schiliro proposed to reorganize the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner as the Division of Forensic Science and move it from DHSS to DSHS.



Zwaanendael Maritime Festival: “A Sailor’s Life for Me” to take place in Lewes, Del.

May 24, 2014 program explores the adventure, romance, excitement and hardships experienced by 18th- and 19th-century seafarers.



Governor Bans the Box for Delaware Public Employees

Emphasizing that one of the best predictors of whether ex-offenders will commit more crimes is whether they have a job, Governor Markell signed legislation to prohibit public employers from inquiring into an applicant’s criminal record before their first interview.



Governor, Legislators Propose Doubling R&D Tax Credit for Small Businesses

Having made fostering innovation a key part of his agenda to fulfill Delaware’s potential, Governor Markell joined a bipartisan group of legislators in pushing to double the research and development tax credit available to small businesses.






 Pages Tagged With: "quality of life"

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to offer 14 special events during August 2014

Programs to be held at the state of Delaware’s six museums. Old-time country music, Weaving Wednesdays, and DeBraak tours to be featured.



Secretaries Landgraf and Schiliro Propose Medical Examiner’s Office be Recognized as New Division of Forensic Science within Department of Safety and Homeland Security

In an effort to better meet the needs of Delaware’s criminal justice system, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Rita Landgraf and Department of Safety and Homeland Security Secretary (DSHS) Lewis Schiliro proposed to reorganize the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner as the Division of Forensic Science and move it from DHSS to DSHS.



Zwaanendael Maritime Festival: “A Sailor’s Life for Me” to take place in Lewes, Del.

May 24, 2014 program explores the adventure, romance, excitement and hardships experienced by 18th- and 19th-century seafarers.



Governor Bans the Box for Delaware Public Employees

Emphasizing that one of the best predictors of whether ex-offenders will commit more crimes is whether they have a job, Governor Markell signed legislation to prohibit public employers from inquiring into an applicant’s criminal record before their first interview.



Governor, Legislators Propose Doubling R&D Tax Credit for Small Businesses

Having made fostering innovation a key part of his agenda to fulfill Delaware’s potential, Governor Markell joined a bipartisan group of legislators in pushing to double the research and development tax credit available to small businesses.