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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor presses case against PJM project costs to Delawareans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015

In a filing submitted today to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Governor Markell continued his efforts to oppose power grid manager PJM’s plan to force Delaware residents to bear unreasonably high costs for a power line project that mainly benefits businesses and consumers in other states.




Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Criminalize Sexual Contact Between Consenting Adults

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Governor Markell announced today he has vetoed House Bill 130, expressing concern the bill does not differentiate between the penalties for consensual and non-consensual sexual contact and that current Delaware laws address the behavior targeted by the bill.




White House Officials in Delaware to Announce Funding to Fight Addiction Epidemic

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 17, 2015

Building on ongoing efforts in the state to address the addiction epidemic, Governor Markell was joined by White House officials to announce federal funding to support a new initiative that will partner law enforcement officers and public health officials to address heroin and prescription drug abuse.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Jobs While Investing in a Modernized Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2015

In nearly every corner of our state, DelDOT employees, contractors and construction workers are paving streets, upgrading intersections, repairing bridges, adding bike lanes and sidewalks, and increasing accessibility for people with disabilities.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Creating Jobs While Investing in a Modernized Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2015

Governor Markell highlights efforts across Delaware to strengthen the state’s transportation system.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor presses case against PJM project costs to Delawareans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015

In a filing submitted today to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Governor Markell continued his efforts to oppose power grid manager PJM’s plan to force Delaware residents to bear unreasonably high costs for a power line project that mainly benefits businesses and consumers in other states.




Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Criminalize Sexual Contact Between Consenting Adults

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Governor Markell announced today he has vetoed House Bill 130, expressing concern the bill does not differentiate between the penalties for consensual and non-consensual sexual contact and that current Delaware laws address the behavior targeted by the bill.




White House Officials in Delaware to Announce Funding to Fight Addiction Epidemic

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 17, 2015

Building on ongoing efforts in the state to address the addiction epidemic, Governor Markell was joined by White House officials to announce federal funding to support a new initiative that will partner law enforcement officers and public health officials to address heroin and prescription drug abuse.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Jobs While Investing in a Modernized Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2015

In nearly every corner of our state, DelDOT employees, contractors and construction workers are paving streets, upgrading intersections, repairing bridges, adding bike lanes and sidewalks, and increasing accessibility for people with disabilities.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Creating Jobs While Investing in a Modernized Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2015

Governor Markell highlights efforts across Delaware to strengthen the state’s transportation system.