Delaware

PHILADELPHIA, June 24, 2008 -- The Delaware Estuary has been selected by EPA as one of six estuaries to be case studies for local action to protect sensitive coastal ecosystems and economies from the potential effects of climate change. This is the first step in EPA’s new “Climate Ready Estuaries” effort to build local ability to adapt to climate change.

“EPA’s Climate Ready Estuaries work will help coastal communities understand and adapt to climate change,” said Assistant Administrator for Water Benjamin H. Grumbles. “Our aim is to build capacity for local decision makers and resource managers to help take pro-active, practical steps for bays at risk.”    » read more »

May 28, 2008 -- Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers today announced a settlement reached with iMergent, Inc., and its subsidiary, Storesonline, Inc., both Delaware-based companies operating out of Utah, for alleged violations of Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practices Act. In an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) filed in Marion County Circuit Court, the company agrees to comply with state consumer protection laws and resolve any future complaints.    » read more »

April 04, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Travis L. Griffin, 28, of Dover, Delaware, died April 3 near Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 377th Security Forces Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.

Source: DoD

April 4, 2008 -- Wilmington, DE – On Wednesday, April 2, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden joined a federal lawsuit seeking a court order requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to decide whether it will regulate motor vehicle greenhouse gas emissions under the federal Clean Air Act.

Car dump: Photo by larsomat (CC)

The lawsuit is a response to the EPA’s failure to abide by a 2007 landmark ruling by the United States Supreme Court in which the Court determined that the EPA has the authority to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.    » read more »

The new ads highlight Obama's ability to unify Americans to bring change

January 23, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Today, the Obama campaign announced that it will begin airing new television ads in key February 5th states. Over the past two weeks, the Obama campaign became the first to air ads in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Tennessee and New Mexico. Today, the campaign also becomes the first to air ads in Alabama, Georgia and Delaware. The campaign is expanding ads through New Mexico, and also airing ads in Utah.

The new ads will begin airing tonight in the following states:    » read more »

Gov. Ruth Ann Minner to Chair Clinton’s Delaware Campaign

1/23/2008 -- The Hillary Clinton Campaign today released its Delaware Steering Committee, made up of elected officials and community leaders from across the state who will mobilize grassroots support for Hillary leading up to Delaware’s February 5th primary. The Campaign has placed regional coordinators throughout the state, who will be responsible for organizing volunteers, planning activities, and reaching out to undecided voters in their regions of the state.    » read more »

1/9/2008 -- Governor Ruth Ann Minner of Delaware today announced she is endorsing Hillary Clinton for President.    » read more »