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Delaware Awarded Nearly One Million Dollar Federal Grant to Protect Critical Coastal Wetlands in Delaware Bayshore

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 5, 2012

A key coastal wetland property, part of the Thousand Acre Marsh near Port Penn, will be conserved thanks to a $829,400 federal grant awarded to DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s 2012 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program.




Governor Markell Creates Delaware Council of Faith-Based Partnerships

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

This new Council recognizes the significance of faith-based organizations in addressing many significant social needs, and will work to establish partnerships between government agencies and faith-based organizations to help fight poverty, expand access to health care, promote education and improve public safety.




Bill would formally criminalize ‘Bath Salts’

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Synthetic drugs, popularly known as bath salts and other designer drugs would be made permanently illegal under legislation that will be introduced Tuesday by Sen. Bethany Hall-Long.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Happy New Year

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011

In his weekly message, Governor Markell says the new year gives us a chance to make some new resolutions, both personal and shared.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Happy New Year

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011

The holidays are a time for serious celebrations, and the start of the New Year is a time to get seriously focused. While many times during the last year tested our resolve, this weekend gives us a chance to make some new resolutions.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Delaware Awarded Nearly One Million Dollar Federal Grant to Protect Critical Coastal Wetlands in Delaware Bayshore

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 5, 2012

A key coastal wetland property, part of the Thousand Acre Marsh near Port Penn, will be conserved thanks to a $829,400 federal grant awarded to DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s 2012 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program.




Governor Markell Creates Delaware Council of Faith-Based Partnerships

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

This new Council recognizes the significance of faith-based organizations in addressing many significant social needs, and will work to establish partnerships between government agencies and faith-based organizations to help fight poverty, expand access to health care, promote education and improve public safety.




Bill would formally criminalize ‘Bath Salts’

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Synthetic drugs, popularly known as bath salts and other designer drugs would be made permanently illegal under legislation that will be introduced Tuesday by Sen. Bethany Hall-Long.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Happy New Year

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011

In his weekly message, Governor Markell says the new year gives us a chance to make some new resolutions, both personal and shared.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Happy New Year

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011

The holidays are a time for serious celebrations, and the start of the New Year is a time to get seriously focused. While many times during the last year tested our resolve, this weekend gives us a chance to make some new resolutions.