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  Archives:  June 2016

General Assembly Passes Legislation to Reduce Mandatory Sentencing

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Approves initiative proposed in Governor’s State of the State Address Dover, DE – Governor Markell issued the following statement applauding the General Assembly’s passage of legislation ending mandatory life sentences for drug offenders. Senate Bill 163 was approved by the Senate by a 15-6 vote, and today, the House voted to pass the legislation by […]




Delaware promoting Operation Dry Water June 24-26 to prevent boating under the influence and help save lives on the water

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announced Delaware’s active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at preventing alcohol and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities, over the June 24-26 weekend.




Hearns Pond dam and boat ramp now closed for up to a year while replacement structures are built

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

The Hearns Pond dam and boat ramp, located north of Seaford, are now closed and will remain closed for up to one year while a replacement dam and ramp are built.




Deadline extended to June 30 to nominate a student for 2016 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

The deadline has been extended for nominations of deserving students for the 2016 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.




Delaware E-book Purchasers to Receive Over $1.3 Million from Price-Fixing Lawsuit

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Delaware residents who purchased electronic books – known as E-books – from a number of sources between April 1, 2010 and May 21, 2012, should begin receiving account credits or checks this week, as a result of the successful prosecution of a price-fixing case against Apple, Inc. Delaware consumers are estimated to receive over $1,300,000 […]






  Archives:  June 2016

General Assembly Passes Legislation to Reduce Mandatory Sentencing

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Approves initiative proposed in Governor’s State of the State Address Dover, DE – Governor Markell issued the following statement applauding the General Assembly’s passage of legislation ending mandatory life sentences for drug offenders. Senate Bill 163 was approved by the Senate by a 15-6 vote, and today, the House voted to pass the legislation by […]




Delaware promoting Operation Dry Water June 24-26 to prevent boating under the influence and help save lives on the water

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announced Delaware’s active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at preventing alcohol and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities, over the June 24-26 weekend.




Hearns Pond dam and boat ramp now closed for up to a year while replacement structures are built

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

The Hearns Pond dam and boat ramp, located north of Seaford, are now closed and will remain closed for up to one year while a replacement dam and ramp are built.




Deadline extended to June 30 to nominate a student for 2016 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

The deadline has been extended for nominations of deserving students for the 2016 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.




Delaware E-book Purchasers to Receive Over $1.3 Million from Price-Fixing Lawsuit

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Delaware residents who purchased electronic books – known as E-books – from a number of sources between April 1, 2010 and May 21, 2012, should begin receiving account credits or checks this week, as a result of the successful prosecution of a price-fixing case against Apple, Inc. Delaware consumers are estimated to receive over $1,300,000 […]