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) | Newsroom | 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.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Growing the Economy While Protecting the Environment
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2013
Governor Markell spotlights President Obama’s plan to address climate change and underscores state efforts to protect the environment while growing the economy.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Growing the Economy While Protecting the Environment
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2013
Growing the economy and protecting the environment are not conflicting goals. By forging strong partnerships between the public sector and private business, our state’s making great strides toward accomplishing both of these vital objectives.
Polytech Students Place First in Forestry Challenge
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2013
PolyTech High School in Woodside placed first among six Delaware high school FFA chapters in the annual “Forestry Career Development Event (CDE),” a challenging test of tree identification skills, forestry tools and knowledge, and math-related abilities held at Brecknock County Park in Camden this week. Led by instructor Susan Wujtewicz, PolyTech also fielded the event’s individual overall winner, Jacob Dickey. The event was held in cooperation with the Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
