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Business Professionals of America members will have the opportunity to demonstrate occupational competency and leadership skills through 66 individual and team competitive events from the following categories: financial skills, administrative support, information services/systems and management/marketing/human resources.

DOVER (Feb. 19, 2013) - The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21 on a proposed addition to the state's tidal finfish regulations to include definitions and measures designed to control invasive finfish species in Delaware's tidal waters. The hearing will be held in the DNREC Auditorium at 89 Kings Highway in Dover.

Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation, through the Delaware Byways Program and community leaders, is promoting the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway and related activities as the state approaches the centennial anniversary of Tubman's death. "We're recognizing the courage of Harriet Tubman in her efforts to lead people to their freedom. We're also hoping to educate the public on the importance of Delaware as one of the important stops in the Underground Railroad," said Delaware Department of Transportation Byways Program Coordinator, Ann Gravatt.

Visits Mount Pleasant Elementary School for Banner Presentation. Speaks with Adult Education students at West End Neighborhood House. Participates in Announcement with DANA and Wilmington University

The Young Farmers Program is now accepting applications for its third round of funding, with applications due March 31. The program provides long-term, no-interest loans to help eligible farmers purchase land.

The awards honor individuals, school organizations and community groups in the areas of arts and culture; education; community service; environment; health; human needs; and social justice.

DOVER (Feb. 15, 2013) - Where can you go to check out birding opportunities along the Delaware Bayshore, learn the facts about our vital wetlands and catch conservation classics such as "Lizards, Turtles and Snakes, Oh My!" and "Invasion of the Garlic Mustard"? These and more fun, interesting and educational videos can be found on the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's YouTube channel, Delaware DNREC.

DOVER (Feb. 15, 2013) - DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents responded to 29 complaints and issued 26 citations between Feb. 6 and 13.

Governor Jack Markell has announced the availability of a third round of grants to promote financial and economic literacy among Delawareans of all ages through the state's Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF). Grant applications are due no later than March 18, 2013 and must be completed using the form available at banking.delaware.gov.

"There is hope in knowing our neighbors care for us, whether accompanying a friend with a court hearing or offering solace and friendship in the wake of a loss. In the end, goodness prevails," said Governor Markell.

DOVER (Feb. 15, 2013) - The Delaware Clean Water Advisory Council (CWAC) will hold a public hearing, followed by a council meeting, beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Kent County Administrative Complex, Room 220, 555 South Bay Road, Dover.

The awards honor individuals, school organizations and community groups in the areas of arts and culture; education; community service; environment; health; human needs; and social justice.

The Division of Public Health announced today that 30 Delaware communities have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The country's three major bond-rating agencies have, once again, praised Delaware for its fiscal management practices by awarding the state a triple-A rating.

President Obama outlined his plan to make the United States a more attractive place to do business in a State of the Union Address that focused on creating jobs and growing the middle class, Governor Markell said shortly after the speech.

Business owners and Institution managers are encouraged to attend one of the workshops to learn about the growing recycling opportunities in Delaware. Materials commonly recycled in the commercial sector may include corrugated cardboard, food waste, scrap lumber and scrap metals, office paper, and various plastics.

Washington, DC -- For Immediate Release February 12, 2013 As Gas Prices Rise, Savings for Public Transit Riders Increase Riding public transportation in the Philly area saves individuals $11,768 a year Washington, D.C. For those dealing with the 30 cent increase in gas prices from last month, taking public transportation instead of driving can be your Silver Linings Playbook. According to the February Transit Savings Report of the American Public Transportation Association(APTA), Philly area individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, more than $981 this month, and $11,768 annually.

The Delaware investigation was initiated following a referral from the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which had linked the online distribution of child pornography to the State of Delaware.

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced that a Family Court judge has issued an order forbidding Lenore Matusiewicz, age 67, of Edcouch Texas, from having any contact with the children of Christine Belford and David Matusiewicz.

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