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  Archives:  June 2013

Governor Markell signs rent justification law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2013

After years of uncertainty surrounding their annual rent increases, Gov. Jack Markell signed a measure limiting the majority of increases for manufactured housing community residents.




Legislation that subjects gun offenders to life in prison passed today by General Assembly

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2013

By a vote of 40 – 1 the State House today sent to the Governor a bill that subjects offenders who use guns to commit crime to significantly higher jail sentences.




Legislation aimed at reducing prescription drug abuse passes General Assembly

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2013

Delaware’s prescription monitoring efforts will be strengthened by legislation that received final approval in the General Assembly today and makes its way to Governor Markell for his signature.




Senate passes bill to increase minimum jail sentences for gun offenders

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2013

The State Senate tonight passed legislation that increases the minimum prison sentences convicted felons face if they are subsequently convicted of possessing a gun.




DSCYF Funds Extended Hours at Wilmington Community Centers

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2013

For the third summer, hundreds of children in the city of Wilmington will have a safe place to hang out at night. The Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services (PBHS), is providing funding to city community centers this year, allowing them to extend their operating hours and provide prevention programming.






  Archives:  June 2013

Governor Markell signs rent justification law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2013

After years of uncertainty surrounding their annual rent increases, Gov. Jack Markell signed a measure limiting the majority of increases for manufactured housing community residents.




Legislation that subjects gun offenders to life in prison passed today by General Assembly

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2013

By a vote of 40 – 1 the State House today sent to the Governor a bill that subjects offenders who use guns to commit crime to significantly higher jail sentences.




Legislation aimed at reducing prescription drug abuse passes General Assembly

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2013

Delaware’s prescription monitoring efforts will be strengthened by legislation that received final approval in the General Assembly today and makes its way to Governor Markell for his signature.




Senate passes bill to increase minimum jail sentences for gun offenders

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2013

The State Senate tonight passed legislation that increases the minimum prison sentences convicted felons face if they are subsequently convicted of possessing a gun.




DSCYF Funds Extended Hours at Wilmington Community Centers

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2013

For the third summer, hundreds of children in the city of Wilmington will have a safe place to hang out at night. The Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services (PBHS), is providing funding to city community centers this year, allowing them to extend their operating hours and provide prevention programming.