Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Using Technology and Collaboration to Support Our Veterans
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2013
We appropriately celebrate our veterans and military families on special occasions throughout the year. Yet, just as they sacrifice for us day after day when they are in uniform, we have an obligation to ensure that they receive consistent and reliable access to the services that they’ve earned.
State of Delaware Launches Veterans Services Directory
Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Governor Jack Markell was joined by Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock, State Representative Earl G. Jaques Jr. and representatives from the Delaware Commission of Veteran Affairs to announce the launch of the Veterans Services Directory (VSD), an online, searchable database of public and private organizations that provide services to Delaware military veterans and their families.
Forestry for the future: FFA teams compete at Brecknock Park on June 25.
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013
UPDATE: This event will take place at Kent County’s Brecknock Park – all other details are the same. For directions: click here “Forestry for the future” – Students to test forestry skills at Brecknock Park on June 25. Contact: Ashley Peebles, 302-698-4551 ashley.peebles@delaware.gov Who: – Delaware school chapters of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and […]
Measure that increases minimum jail sentences for illegal possession of guns advances in General Assembly
Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Dover – The House of Representatives this evening passed legislation that increases minimum prison sentences for convicted felons who are subsequently convicted of possessing a gun. House Bill 36, introduced by Representative Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown and strongly supported by Attorney General Beau Biden, doubles the mandatory jail sentences for repeat offenders later caught with […]
Governor Signs Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Act
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Governor Jack Markell signed the Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Act (SB 97), ensuring equal legal protections to transgender individuals in Delaware.
