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  Archives:  February 2012

Biden Requests Funding to Fight Child Abuse

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Dover  – Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden asked the legislature’s budget-writing committee today to approve funding for training 10,000 adults to recognize the signs of child abuse and report it to authorities. Biden made his request for $60,000 for the Stewards of Children program during the Department of Justice’s annual Joint Finance Committee hearing. The […]




Biden Secures $45 Million for Delaware

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Biden says final terms are significantly improved over earlier versions; Delaware’s lawsuits and investigations will continue, homeowners will receive relief and military personnel will receive important new protections Wilmington – Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that Delaware has joined a mortgage foreclosure settlement between the states, federal government and national mortgage banks. “The […]




Governor Markell, DNREC Sec. O’Mara and Mayor Spencer Unveil Energy Efficiency Investments in Newport

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and Mayor Michael Spencer unveiled energy efficiency improvements in Newport at a dedication ceremony held today at the town’s Municipal Building.




Governor Markell Cuts the Ribbon on Solar Power System for Belvedere Fire Company in Wilmington

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Built from Delaware-manufactured components by Delaware contractors, the system will save the fire company an estimated one-third of its electric utility costs – approximately $400,000 over the life of the system.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Federal Agriculture Secretary Pledges Support to Delaware Farmers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 3, 2012

Governor Markell focuses on Delaware’s largest industry: agriculture. Delaware has 2,480 farms that cover more than 40% of Delaware, over 490,000 acres. Agriculture drives about $8 billion dollar of economic impact each year for Delaware.






  Archives:  February 2012

Biden Requests Funding to Fight Child Abuse

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Dover  – Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden asked the legislature’s budget-writing committee today to approve funding for training 10,000 adults to recognize the signs of child abuse and report it to authorities. Biden made his request for $60,000 for the Stewards of Children program during the Department of Justice’s annual Joint Finance Committee hearing. The […]




Biden Secures $45 Million for Delaware

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Biden says final terms are significantly improved over earlier versions; Delaware’s lawsuits and investigations will continue, homeowners will receive relief and military personnel will receive important new protections Wilmington – Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that Delaware has joined a mortgage foreclosure settlement between the states, federal government and national mortgage banks. “The […]




Governor Markell, DNREC Sec. O’Mara and Mayor Spencer Unveil Energy Efficiency Investments in Newport

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and Mayor Michael Spencer unveiled energy efficiency improvements in Newport at a dedication ceremony held today at the town’s Municipal Building.




Governor Markell Cuts the Ribbon on Solar Power System for Belvedere Fire Company in Wilmington

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Built from Delaware-manufactured components by Delaware contractors, the system will save the fire company an estimated one-third of its electric utility costs – approximately $400,000 over the life of the system.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Federal Agriculture Secretary Pledges Support to Delaware Farmers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 3, 2012

Governor Markell focuses on Delaware’s largest industry: agriculture. Delaware has 2,480 farms that cover more than 40% of Delaware, over 490,000 acres. Agriculture drives about $8 billion dollar of economic impact each year for Delaware.