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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Just Above Water” Featuring Photographs by Mark Houlday

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 27, 2016

For Immediate Release THE MEZZANINE GALLERY TO EXHIBIT “JUST ABOVE WATER” FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARK HOULDAY The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Just Above Water, an exhibition of photographs by Mark Houlday. The exhibition will be on view from July 1-29. Please note: the Mezzanine Gallery will be closed on […]



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation holds second annual Delaware Capital Campout at three state parks

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Saturday, June 25, 2016

Governor Markell, DNREC Secretary Small and other officials welcomed more than 100 first-time campers to the second annual Delaware Capital Campout being held simultaneously at Bellevue State Park, Killens Pond State Park and Cape Henlopen State Park.



DNREC’s Sportsmen Against Hunger program distributes more than 16,000 pounds of venison to Delawareans in need

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016

Delaware hunters donated 586 deer to DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Sportsmen Against Hunger program during the 2015/16 season. The donations were processed into 16,599 pounds of venison, which will provide more than 72,000 meals for needy Delawareans.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Expanding Access to High-Quality Early Learning Programs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016

The first few years of a child’s life are crucial to his or her success. That’s why one of our top goals has been giving all Delaware families access to high-quality early learning programs and why I made early childhood funding one of my top budget priorities this year. It supports social and emotional development, helps even the playing field for children across socio-economic levels, and puts all kids on the path to meeting their full potential. The efforts of state leaders, advocates, and, most importantly, teachers and other staff are paying off.



General Assembly Passes Legislation to Reduce Mandatory Sentencing

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Approves initiative proposed in Governor’s State of the State Address Dover, DE – Governor Markell issued the following statement applauding the General Assembly’s passage of legislation ending mandatory life sentences for drug offenders. Senate Bill 163 was approved by the Senate by a 15-6 vote, and today, the House voted to pass the legislation by […]






  Category: News

The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Just Above Water” Featuring Photographs by Mark Houlday

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 27, 2016

For Immediate Release THE MEZZANINE GALLERY TO EXHIBIT “JUST ABOVE WATER” FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARK HOULDAY The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Just Above Water, an exhibition of photographs by Mark Houlday. The exhibition will be on view from July 1-29. Please note: the Mezzanine Gallery will be closed on […]



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation holds second annual Delaware Capital Campout at three state parks

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Saturday, June 25, 2016

Governor Markell, DNREC Secretary Small and other officials welcomed more than 100 first-time campers to the second annual Delaware Capital Campout being held simultaneously at Bellevue State Park, Killens Pond State Park and Cape Henlopen State Park.



DNREC’s Sportsmen Against Hunger program distributes more than 16,000 pounds of venison to Delawareans in need

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016

Delaware hunters donated 586 deer to DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Sportsmen Against Hunger program during the 2015/16 season. The donations were processed into 16,599 pounds of venison, which will provide more than 72,000 meals for needy Delawareans.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Expanding Access to High-Quality Early Learning Programs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016

The first few years of a child’s life are crucial to his or her success. That’s why one of our top goals has been giving all Delaware families access to high-quality early learning programs and why I made early childhood funding one of my top budget priorities this year. It supports social and emotional development, helps even the playing field for children across socio-economic levels, and puts all kids on the path to meeting their full potential. The efforts of state leaders, advocates, and, most importantly, teachers and other staff are paying off.



General Assembly Passes Legislation to Reduce Mandatory Sentencing

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Approves initiative proposed in Governor’s State of the State Address Dover, DE – Governor Markell issued the following statement applauding the General Assembly’s passage of legislation ending mandatory life sentences for drug offenders. Senate Bill 163 was approved by the Senate by a 15-6 vote, and today, the House voted to pass the legislation by […]