A coastal grass planting effort capitalizing on Department of Correction’s VOP (violation of probation) laborers and privately-donated resources will help DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship bolster the north side of the Indian River Inlet against lost or displaced sand from future weather events. The post Collaborative coastal grass-planting effort to help Indian River Inlet dune in future storms appeared first …
During the 2012-2013 deer season, hunters donated 18,761 pounds of venison from 708 deer to the Delaware Sportsmen Against Hunger Program. DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife staff is working to distribute the frozen ground venison to more than 30 charitable organizations and food pantries throughout the state to provide meals for needy Delawareans. The post DNREC’s Sportsmen Against Hunger …
Robert M. Coupe was today sworn in by Delaware Governor Jack Markell as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) during a ceremony held at the DOC Administration Building in Dover. Coupe was joined by his family and was surrounded by friends, former colleagues and special guests. The post Coupe sworn in as Commissioner of Department of Correction appeared …
Governor Jack Markell announced today his appointment of two experienced state leaders to serve as acting cabinet officials at the Department of Correction (DOC) and Department of Services for Children, Youth and Families (DSCYF) while he searches to fill those positions on a permanent basis. The post Governor Appoints Interim Leadership of Two Cabinet Agencies appeared first on State of …
Governor Jack Markell today announced his nomination of three dedicated public servants for positions on Delaware’s judiciary. The post Markell Announces Three Judicial Nominations appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Governor Jack Markell proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Delaware. The post Governor Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Delaware appeared first on State of Delaware News.
The Governor joined Correction Commissioner Carl Danberg and Safety and Homeland Security Secretary Lew Schiliro to conduct a live demonstration of the system that supports communication. For the first time, the new system allows communication between facilities and directly with the first responder community. The post New 700 MHz Radio System Improves Communications in Delaware Prison Facilities appeared first on …
Governor Markell signed Senate Bill 226, which implements the recommendations of the Justice Reinvestment Task Force created by Executive Order Number 27. The post Governor Signs Justice Reinvestment Act appeared first on State of Delaware News.
