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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Governor’s Weekly Message: A Community Call to Action – Buying Back Dangerous Weapons

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011

The gun buyback takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, December 17th at two Wilmington churches, Ezion Fair Baptist in Southbridge and Canaan Baptist on New Castle Avenue.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: A Community Call to Action – Buying Back Dangerous Weapons

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011

Earlier this year, I signed into law public safety legislation, including a program that allows the state to buy back dangerous guns. This week, we are putting that law into practice for the first time with a gun buyback program in the city of Wilmington.




New Delaware Senior Legal Hotline Will Help Older Delawareans Get Free Advice and Ensure Their Rights

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2011

Advice will be provided by either a Delaware Volunteer Legal Services staff attorney or volunteer attorneys. If the issue requires more than advice, the caller will be screened for free legal services and, if eligible, will be referred to Community Legal Aid Society (CLASI), Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS) or the Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD). There are no income requirements for the hotline.




State and City Officials, Clergy and Law Enforcement Join Together to Announce Gun Buy Back

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Today Gov. Jack Markell joined with Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker, State and City officials, law enforcement and Wilmington clergy to announce a “Gun Buy Back” program that will allow citizens to turn in unwanted weapons in exchange for bank gift cards.




DNREC, Clean Air Council and DuPont Announce Air Quality Investments in New Castle

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 9, 2011

Neighbors of Trinity Distribution Services in New Castle are benefitting from an environmentally-friendly project that improves air quality and the quality of life for residents in neighborhoods adjacent to the facility. Twenty diesel generators used to power refrigerated storage containers at the company’s Roger Road site have been replaced with electrified outlets, significantly reducing air pollutants, diesel fumes and noise in the community.







  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Governor’s Weekly Message: A Community Call to Action – Buying Back Dangerous Weapons

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011

The gun buyback takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, December 17th at two Wilmington churches, Ezion Fair Baptist in Southbridge and Canaan Baptist on New Castle Avenue.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: A Community Call to Action – Buying Back Dangerous Weapons

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011

Earlier this year, I signed into law public safety legislation, including a program that allows the state to buy back dangerous guns. This week, we are putting that law into practice for the first time with a gun buyback program in the city of Wilmington.




New Delaware Senior Legal Hotline Will Help Older Delawareans Get Free Advice and Ensure Their Rights

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2011

Advice will be provided by either a Delaware Volunteer Legal Services staff attorney or volunteer attorneys. If the issue requires more than advice, the caller will be screened for free legal services and, if eligible, will be referred to Community Legal Aid Society (CLASI), Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS) or the Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD). There are no income requirements for the hotline.




State and City Officials, Clergy and Law Enforcement Join Together to Announce Gun Buy Back

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Today Gov. Jack Markell joined with Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker, State and City officials, law enforcement and Wilmington clergy to announce a “Gun Buy Back” program that will allow citizens to turn in unwanted weapons in exchange for bank gift cards.




DNREC, Clean Air Council and DuPont Announce Air Quality Investments in New Castle

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 9, 2011

Neighbors of Trinity Distribution Services in New Castle are benefitting from an environmentally-friendly project that improves air quality and the quality of life for residents in neighborhoods adjacent to the facility. Twenty diesel generators used to power refrigerated storage containers at the company’s Roger Road site have been replaced with electrified outlets, significantly reducing air pollutants, diesel fumes and noise in the community.