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Governor’s Weekly Message: Investing in Delaware’s Future Prosperity

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 1, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the work the state has done to increase opportunities for Delawareans.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Investing in Delaware’s Future Prosperity

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 1, 2016

In my State of the State address, I talked about government’s obligation to do more than maintain the status quo. We must expect more to increase Delawareans’ opportunities to make the most of their talents. Our approach in recent years has helped achieve the fastest job growth in the region, while raising the quality of life for all Delawareans.



New Delaware record 20.5-pound false albacore taken in Masseys Canyon by Pennsylvania angler

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 1, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament – a false albacore caught June 29 by a Pennsylvania angler from the fishing boat Get Bent in Masseys Canyon, about 35 miles offshore from Indian River Inlet in the Atlantic Ocean.



Division of Public Health Announces Two New Zika Cases in Delaware Males

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced two New Castle County men have tested positive for the Zika virus bringing the total number of cases in Delaware to seven. All of the Zika positive test results are due to a mosquito bite while traveling abroad and none involve a pregnancy. Both men were tested in June following recent travel. Zika is spread primarily through mosquito bite but can also be sexually transmitted from male to female or passed from mother to fetus during pregnancy.



Two new K-9 teams join DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2016

Two new officers with unique skillsets and specialized training have joined DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police. Working with their human partners, AFC Josh Hudson and AFC Chelsea Allen, K-9 Rosco and K-9 River will be on the job, using their sensitive Labrador retriever noses to locate everything from discarded weapons to poached wildlife to lost children.






  Category: News

Governor’s Weekly Message: Investing in Delaware’s Future Prosperity

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 1, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the work the state has done to increase opportunities for Delawareans.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Investing in Delaware’s Future Prosperity

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 1, 2016

In my State of the State address, I talked about government’s obligation to do more than maintain the status quo. We must expect more to increase Delawareans’ opportunities to make the most of their talents. Our approach in recent years has helped achieve the fastest job growth in the region, while raising the quality of life for all Delawareans.



New Delaware record 20.5-pound false albacore taken in Masseys Canyon by Pennsylvania angler

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 1, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament – a false albacore caught June 29 by a Pennsylvania angler from the fishing boat Get Bent in Masseys Canyon, about 35 miles offshore from Indian River Inlet in the Atlantic Ocean.



Division of Public Health Announces Two New Zika Cases in Delaware Males

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2016

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced two New Castle County men have tested positive for the Zika virus bringing the total number of cases in Delaware to seven. All of the Zika positive test results are due to a mosquito bite while traveling abroad and none involve a pregnancy. Both men were tested in June following recent travel. Zika is spread primarily through mosquito bite but can also be sexually transmitted from male to female or passed from mother to fetus during pregnancy.



Two new K-9 teams join DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2016

Two new officers with unique skillsets and specialized training have joined DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police. Working with their human partners, AFC Josh Hudson and AFC Chelsea Allen, K-9 Rosco and K-9 River will be on the job, using their sensitive Labrador retriever noses to locate everything from discarded weapons to poached wildlife to lost children.