Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker

Delaware News


 Pages Tagged With: "Responsible Government"

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.



CD Diagnostics brings high-tech jobs to Delaware

Delaware Economic Director Alan Levin joined Rick Birkmeyer, President and Chief Executive Officer of CD Diagnostics, and other company and government officials for a ribbon cutting Wednesday to celebrate the opening of CD Diagnostics’ new 20,000-square-foot space in Brandywine Corporate Center 1 in Claymont.



DNREC Secretary O’Mara Recruited to Lead National Wildlife Federation

Secretary Collin O’Mara will conclude a five and a half year tenure leading Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in July, after the completion of the Delaware General Assembly Session, when he will become President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).



Delaware ranked No. 4 among Bicycle Friendly States

Kicking off National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest ranking of Bicycle Friendly States. In the seventh annual assessment, Delaware ranked No. 4 nationally, while placing No. 1 in the East and receiving 55.7 points out of 100.






 Pages Tagged With: "Responsible Government"

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.



CD Diagnostics brings high-tech jobs to Delaware

Delaware Economic Director Alan Levin joined Rick Birkmeyer, President and Chief Executive Officer of CD Diagnostics, and other company and government officials for a ribbon cutting Wednesday to celebrate the opening of CD Diagnostics’ new 20,000-square-foot space in Brandywine Corporate Center 1 in Claymont.



DNREC Secretary O’Mara Recruited to Lead National Wildlife Federation

Secretary Collin O’Mara will conclude a five and a half year tenure leading Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in July, after the completion of the Delaware General Assembly Session, when he will become President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).



Delaware ranked No. 4 among Bicycle Friendly States

Kicking off National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest ranking of Bicycle Friendly States. In the seventh annual assessment, Delaware ranked No. 4 nationally, while placing No. 1 in the East and receiving 55.7 points out of 100.