Archive for October, 2011
- Delaware Officials Pay Their Respects To The People Of Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture“Our community came together quickly to help our neighbors on the other side of the world,” said Markell. “I'm thankful for the generosity and compassion that Delawareans have shown, and I’m thankful for the strong bonds we’ve formed with our friends in Miyagi. I remain grieved by their losses, but I’m hopeful and inspired by the great strides they’ve made.”October 31, 2011
- Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware’s Realities – On TV and in Our CommunitiesIn his weekly message, Governor Jack Markell talks about Delawareans who have been working hard to help our state compete in the global economy…and on reality television.October 28, 2011
- Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware’s Realities – On TV and in Our CommunitiesSomebody told me years ago that if you’re watching yourself on a reality television show, something in your life may have gone terribly wrong. And, if it hasn’t, it very well may before the episode is over.October 28, 2011
- Commissioner Stewart Reminds Delaware’s Seniors that the Insurance Department Offers Assistance During Medicare Open EnrollmentFree Counseling Available From ELDERinfo Program Dover – With open enrollment for the Medicare prescription drug plan a month earlier than in previous years, Delaware Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart is reminding consumers that it offers a free service to help them choose the Medicare plan that best fits their needs. The ELDERinfo program, funded [...]October 24, 2011
- Additional Federal Assistance Available to Delaware Small Businesses Economically Impacted by Hurricane Irene“This SBA designation allows us to extend outreach efforts to businesses in lower Delaware economically impacted by the hurricane. Economic effects of the hurricane can be just as challenging to a small business as property damage.” October 21, 2011
- Delaware Moves to the Head of the Class on Grid Interconnection“Integrating more clean energy into the grid puts more people to work, supports capital investment, and promotes a healthier environment,” Gov. Markell said. “Through strong bipartisan support, Delaware has demonstrated repeatedly that we can strengthen our economy and improve our environment at the same time.”October 21, 2011
- Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware’s Teacher of the YearGovernor Markell honors this year’s Delaware Teacher of the Year and all the great teachers who commit themselves to educating young people and helping them reach their full potential.October 21, 2011
- Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript – Delaware’s Teacher of the Year: Amber AugustusMost of us had at least one teacher growing up who changed our lives - who inspired us, who saw something in us, who took the time to say - “I see what you’re capable of and I am going to challenge you to do it.”October 21, 2011
- Governor Sees Students Turning Layoffs Into New Leases On Life“I saw motivated men and women re-making themselves and learning new skills so they will have a job in today’s market,” said Governor Markell. “Delaware Skills Center is giving them the education they need to re-tool themselves in a challenging job market. They are giving themselves the chance to secure new futures for themselves and their families.”
October 21, 2011
- Governor Markell Signs Executive Order To Simplify and Clarify State Agency FOIA Policies“Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act helps ensure transparency and accountability in government, which is the people’s business,” said Governor Markell. “This Executive Order makes it easier for citizens to make FOIA requests, requires executive branch agencies to be more consistent in how they respond to these requests, and in many cases, substantially reduces the cost of FOIAs. October 20, 2011
