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Delaware steps up fight to protect kids from child predators

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Delaware’s children now have stronger protections from online sexual predators under legislation that was proposed by Attorney General Beau Biden and the co-chairs of the General Assembly’s Kids Caucus and signed into law today by Gov. Jack Markell.



Governor’s Weekly Transcript: Shoring Up Delaware’s Response to Natural Disasters

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014

“As extreme weather events become more frequent, our obligation to keep the public safe must include limiting damage to our homes, businesses, and infrastructure,” said Governor Markell. “We can’t stop natural disasters, but by taking preventative steps now, we’ll mitigate the damage, and we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.”



Governor’s Weekly Message: Shoring Up Delaware’s Response to Natural Disasters

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014

In his weekly message, Governor Markell encourages Delawareans to be prepared for extreme weather events and highlights ongoing efforts to mitigate the damage caused by natural disasters.



Unique Gordons Pond Trail opens at Cape Henlopen State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014

On the eve of Cape Henlopen State Park’s 50th anniversary, hiking and biking trail fans, elected officials, park visitors and local residents today came out to celebrate the long anticipated official opening of the Gordons Pond Trail at the park. The new 3.2-mile trail is part of Governor Jack Markell’s Trails and Pathways Initiative, providing a key link in a 15-mile regional trail system connecting Lewes and Rehoboth Beach including the existing Junction and Breakwater Trail.



Gov. Markell, Sens. Carper and Coons, Congressman Carney announce funding to increase resiliency of vulnerable Bayshore habitats

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014

Today, Governor Jack Markell and Delaware’s Congressional Delegation of U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Rep. John Carney and DNREC Sec. Collin O’Mara announced that the state has received $6.9 million in federal funding to design and construct projects for Delaware Bay wetland and beach habitats that will minimize coastal flooding and enhance the resiliency of communities and ecosystems degraded by storms, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The funding will support Delaware’s efforts to protect lands, infrastructure, and communities along the Bayshore from future coastal storms and sea level rise.






  Category: Office of the Governor

Delaware steps up fight to protect kids from child predators

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Delaware’s children now have stronger protections from online sexual predators under legislation that was proposed by Attorney General Beau Biden and the co-chairs of the General Assembly’s Kids Caucus and signed into law today by Gov. Jack Markell.



Governor’s Weekly Transcript: Shoring Up Delaware’s Response to Natural Disasters

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014

“As extreme weather events become more frequent, our obligation to keep the public safe must include limiting damage to our homes, businesses, and infrastructure,” said Governor Markell. “We can’t stop natural disasters, but by taking preventative steps now, we’ll mitigate the damage, and we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.”



Governor’s Weekly Message: Shoring Up Delaware’s Response to Natural Disasters

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014

In his weekly message, Governor Markell encourages Delawareans to be prepared for extreme weather events and highlights ongoing efforts to mitigate the damage caused by natural disasters.



Unique Gordons Pond Trail opens at Cape Henlopen State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014

On the eve of Cape Henlopen State Park’s 50th anniversary, hiking and biking trail fans, elected officials, park visitors and local residents today came out to celebrate the long anticipated official opening of the Gordons Pond Trail at the park. The new 3.2-mile trail is part of Governor Jack Markell’s Trails and Pathways Initiative, providing a key link in a 15-mile regional trail system connecting Lewes and Rehoboth Beach including the existing Junction and Breakwater Trail.



Gov. Markell, Sens. Carper and Coons, Congressman Carney announce funding to increase resiliency of vulnerable Bayshore habitats

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014

Today, Governor Jack Markell and Delaware’s Congressional Delegation of U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Rep. John Carney and DNREC Sec. Collin O’Mara announced that the state has received $6.9 million in federal funding to design and construct projects for Delaware Bay wetland and beach habitats that will minimize coastal flooding and enhance the resiliency of communities and ecosystems degraded by storms, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The funding will support Delaware’s efforts to protect lands, infrastructure, and communities along the Bayshore from future coastal storms and sea level rise.