Thousands of Firearms Turned in During Gun Buy Back
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Delaware citizens overwhelming supported today’s Gun Buy Back turning in thousands of firearms. Delaware State troopers, Wilmington police and New Castle County police collected a variety of firearms including assault weapons, handguns, shotguns, and rifles at two locations.
Delaware Wins Federal Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011
Delaware’s collaborative efforts to improve access to and the quality of early childhood education and the strength of the state’s proposal to move each forward were acknowledged today when Delaware was named a winner in the federal Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge. The First State was also a winner in the initial Race to the Top contest, which challenged states to make public schools stronger.
Governor’s Weekly Message: A Community Call to Action – Buying Back Dangerous Weapons
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | 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) | Newsroom | 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.
