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Governor’s Weekly Message: Connecting Communities, Improving Quality of Life

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2013

In his weekly message, Governor Markell touts Delaware’s ranking by the League of American Bicyclists as the 5th most bicycle-friendly state in the country, ranking number one in the northeastern United States.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Connecting Communities, Improving Quality of Life

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2013

This week, Delaware was named by the League of American Bicyclists as the 5th most bicycle-friendly state in the country, ranking number one in the northeastern US. That’s something we should feel really good about – because it shows the progress we’ve been making to expand trails and pathways and ultimately, leave the state better than we found it for our kids and grandchildren.




Appoquinimink Board of Education candidate withdraws

Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | News | School Board Elections | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Michael Guinan has withdrawn as a candidate for the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education.




DNREC Secretary O’Mara suspends permit for Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC resource recovery facility

Department of Justice | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara has suspended a permit for Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC that allowed the resource recovery facility to accept, process, and recycle construction and demolition waste. The suspension was handed down via Secretary’s Order after the company failed to address repeated environmental violations and after Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC discounted a cease and desist order issued by DNREC. The Secretary’s Order prohibits the facility, located west of Camden in Kent County, from accepting any solid waste including recyclable materials and requires Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC to take steps to protect public health and the environment.




Large-Capacity Magazine Bill Clears Administration Committee

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Legislation restricting the sale and use of large-capacity magazines capable of firing dozens of rounds cleared a House committee Wednesday, May 1.







  Category: News

Governor’s Weekly Message: Connecting Communities, Improving Quality of Life

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2013

In his weekly message, Governor Markell touts Delaware’s ranking by the League of American Bicyclists as the 5th most bicycle-friendly state in the country, ranking number one in the northeastern United States.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Connecting Communities, Improving Quality of Life

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2013

This week, Delaware was named by the League of American Bicyclists as the 5th most bicycle-friendly state in the country, ranking number one in the northeastern US. That’s something we should feel really good about – because it shows the progress we’ve been making to expand trails and pathways and ultimately, leave the state better than we found it for our kids and grandchildren.




Appoquinimink Board of Education candidate withdraws

Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | News | School Board Elections | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Michael Guinan has withdrawn as a candidate for the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education.




DNREC Secretary O’Mara suspends permit for Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC resource recovery facility

Department of Justice | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara has suspended a permit for Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC that allowed the resource recovery facility to accept, process, and recycle construction and demolition waste. The suspension was handed down via Secretary’s Order after the company failed to address repeated environmental violations and after Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC discounted a cease and desist order issued by DNREC. The Secretary’s Order prohibits the facility, located west of Camden in Kent County, from accepting any solid waste including recyclable materials and requires Mike Davidson Enterprises, LLC to take steps to protect public health and the environment.




Large-Capacity Magazine Bill Clears Administration Committee

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Legislation restricting the sale and use of large-capacity magazines capable of firing dozens of rounds cleared a House committee Wednesday, May 1.