PRESS RELEASES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Press Releases

• May 7, 2008 - Governor Minner Announces State Employees of the Year

• May 7, 2008 - Delaware Programs Receive National Award for Innovation

• April 29, 2008 - Delaware Geographic Data Committee Announces 2008 Service Award Winner

• March 4, 2008 - Governor Ruth Ann Minner announced today that Delaware had received a B+ for overall management in the latest "Grading the States" report, jointly issued by the Pew Center on the States and Governing Magazine.

• February 7, 2008 - Office of Management and Budget receives Delaware Quality Award of Commitment

• January 29, 2008 - Governor’s Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues Releases Report

                       Full Cabinet Committee Report

• January 9, 2008 - State of Delaware employee nights set for DSU, UD games

• January 3, 2008 - State Awards Kent County Courthouse Construction Contract to Nason Construction: Project expected to be completed by July, 2011

• December 19, 2007 - Governor Minner Announces Significant Results From the State Employees’ Charitable Campaign

• December 4, 2007 - State Employee Benefits Committee Selects Vendor for Consulting Services. Aon Consulting selected through Request for Proposal process

• October 4, 2007 - Governor Minner Kicks Off Governor’s Mentoring Initiative Campaign at Central Middle School

• October 2, 2007 - More than 400 State Employees Participate in the Wilmington Riverfront Governor’s Cup Run/Walk

• September 19, 2007 - Information Session Scheduled for State Employees Interested in Becoming Mentors for Delaware Youths

• September 10, 2007 - State of Delaware Employee Night at Alumni Stadium at Delaware State University and Information Flyer

• September 10, 2007 - New Toll Free Number for State Employees Regarding Workplace Issues

• August 29, 2007 - State of Delaware Employee Night at Delaware Stadium and Information Flyer

• August 8, 2007 - Information Session Scheduled for State Employees Interested in Becoming Mentors for Delaware Youths

• July 19, 2007 - OMB's Human Resource Management Receives Top Award for Delaware Employment Link Brochure

• July 17, 2007 - State Employee Benefits Committee Selects Best Doctors to Improve the Quality of Healthcare for State and Local Employees and Retirees

• July 9, 2007 - Delaware Selected to Present Breakthrough Health Care Initiatives at National Governors Association Conference

• July 1, 2007 - Governor Minner Completes Legislative Session with Major Funding Accomplishments

• June 22, 2007 - OMB Selected as Regional Finalist for Council of State Governments’ Innovation Award

• June 21, 2007 - Governor and Legislative Leadership Announce Agreement of Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2008

• June 1, 2007 - More than 600 State Employees Participate in the First Annual Governor's Cup Run/Walk

• May 30, 2007 - E85 Fuel Now Available for Fleet Users in New Castle County

• May 11, 2007 - Public Auction Will Feature Over 300 State Vehicles for Sale on Saturday, May 19 in Dover

• May 7, 2007 - Governor Minner Announces State Employees of the Year

• May 2, 2007 - OMB's Office of Pensions Receives National Recognition for Financial Reporting Excellence

• April 24, 2007 - Governor Minner Hails Success of Cuban Trade Mission: Mountaire Farms signs trade deal with Cuba

• April 23, 2007 - Japanese Delegation Meetings with Governor Minner, State and Business Leaders to Promote Cultural and Business Opportunities

• April 2, 2007 - State of Delaware Employees Can Begin Improving Their Health by Participating in DelaWELL Starting this Week

• March 27, 2007 - Governor Minner Launches DEL, the State’s New and Improved Online Recruitment and Tracking System

• March 16, 2007 - State of Delaware and Aggregation Partners Lock in $8.2 Million in Electricity Savings by Signing Retail Electricity Agreements

• March 15, 2007 - State Employee Benefits Committee Competitive Bid Process Results in Savings for the State and for Employees

• February 27, 2007 - New Contract Awards Announced for State Group Health Insurance

• January 25, 2007 - Governor Minner Budget Highlights Include Funding for Math Specialists, Fighting Cancer, Preserving Open Space and New Economy Initiative

• December 19, 2006 - Governor Minner Announces State Employee Donations to Delaware Charities at All-Time High

• December 18, 2006 - Governor Minner and State Employee Benefits Committee Announce Significant Step to Address State's OPEB Retiree Liability

• December 7, 2006 - Governor Minner Joins State Officials, Veterans on Delaware Day to Dedicate Delaware's Veterans Home

Announcements

• Benefits: ben.omb.delaware.gov
• BDPA - Statewide Planning Coordination: stateplanning.delaware.gov/news.shtml
• Facilities Management: dfm.delaware.gov/publist.asp
• Government Support Services: gss.omb.delaware.gov
• Human Resource Management: www.delawarepersonnel.com
• Pensions: www.delawarepensions.com/news.shtml

Statewide Calendar

Last Updated: Thursday May 08 2008