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  Archives:  November 2016

Governor’s Weekly Message: Ending Veteran Homelessness in Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 11, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell marks Veterans Day and honors the men and women who have served our nation in uniform by celebrating Delaware’s success in ending veteran homeless through a coordinated statewide initiative announced last year.



Governor Leads Trip to India for State Government Advocacy Group

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, November 11, 2016

Governor Markell, serving as the 2016 President of The Council of State Governments (CSG), is leading a group to India next week as part of the organization’s work to support and improve policies pursued by state administrations and legislatures. He is joined on the bipartisan delegation by the incoming CSG Chair, Nevada State Senator Kelvin Atkinson. The trip includes visits with India public officials, such as the Chief Ministers of Telangana and Maharashtra, and participation in the U.S.-India Business Council 8th Annual Legal Services Conference, at which Markell will provide remarks.



Delaware Effectively Ends Veteran Homelessness

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, November 11, 2016

Governor Markell announced on Friday that Delaware has effectively ended veteran homelessness, receiving certification last month from the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.



DNREC requests EPA assistance in resolving groundwater concerns in Newark area

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2016

DOVER – Following nearly two decades of successful efforts by the City of Newark, DNREC and the Division of Public Health Office of Drinking Water (DPH ODW) to maintain a safe drinking water supply for the city, DNREC is requesting federal assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in resolving groundwater concerns in the Newark area and determining the sources of contamination there.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 31-Nov. 6

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2016

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 31-Nov. 6 made 1,666 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 112 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Officers responded to 34 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations.





  Archives:  November 2016

Governor’s Weekly Message: Ending Veteran Homelessness in Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 11, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell marks Veterans Day and honors the men and women who have served our nation in uniform by celebrating Delaware’s success in ending veteran homeless through a coordinated statewide initiative announced last year.



Governor Leads Trip to India for State Government Advocacy Group

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, November 11, 2016

Governor Markell, serving as the 2016 President of The Council of State Governments (CSG), is leading a group to India next week as part of the organization’s work to support and improve policies pursued by state administrations and legislatures. He is joined on the bipartisan delegation by the incoming CSG Chair, Nevada State Senator Kelvin Atkinson. The trip includes visits with India public officials, such as the Chief Ministers of Telangana and Maharashtra, and participation in the U.S.-India Business Council 8th Annual Legal Services Conference, at which Markell will provide remarks.



Delaware Effectively Ends Veteran Homelessness

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, November 11, 2016

Governor Markell announced on Friday that Delaware has effectively ended veteran homelessness, receiving certification last month from the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.



DNREC requests EPA assistance in resolving groundwater concerns in Newark area

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2016

DOVER – Following nearly two decades of successful efforts by the City of Newark, DNREC and the Division of Public Health Office of Drinking Water (DPH ODW) to maintain a safe drinking water supply for the city, DNREC is requesting federal assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in resolving groundwater concerns in the Newark area and determining the sources of contamination there.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 31-Nov. 6

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2016

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 31-Nov. 6 made 1,666 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 112 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Officers responded to 34 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations.