Multiple Agency Effort to Fight Violence in Wilmington Gun Violence Reduction Initiative Launches
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 10, 2012
To help address the recent rise in gun violence affecting some communities within the city of Wilmington, major law enforcement agencies in Delaware are working together to launch a special gun violence reduction effort with a collective focus on the most violent offenders.
Carper, Coons, Carney break ground on the Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 9, 2012
U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. John Carney joined federal, state and local officials to announce the naming of the Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal. Monday also marked the groundbreaking of the first phase of the approximately 16-mile long shared-use recreational trail along the north side of the C&D Canal. The trail will create safe new recreational opportunities along the canal where people can hike, bicycle, jog, skate, bird watch and ride horses.
Delaware Fresh app updated for a new local food season
Department of Agriculture | Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Government Information Center | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 9, 2012
The Delaware Fresh app – a mobile guide to local farmstands and farmers’ markets marking its first year – has been updated and refreshed for the new season, available on both iPhone and Android platforms.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Governors Working Together
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 6, 2012
Governor Markell talks about the upcoming summer National Governors Association meeting,
which begins Friday, July 13. The NGA meets twice a year, bringing Governor together to see what’s working and to find new ways to work together in areas like jobs, schools, public safety and cost-cutting. Governor Markell, who is currently vice-chair, will become NGA Chair for the next year at the conclusion of the meeting.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Governors Working Together
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 6, 2012
Washington may be caught in the grips of partisan paralysis, but in state capitals across the country, Governors are having to figure out ways to keep people working together. Not just because they – like the families they serve – have to figure out how to balance their budgets – but they’ve got to make sure kids growing up today have the tools they need to succeed and help strong teachers prepare kids to win against growing international competition.
