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  • National Women’s Health Week May 13 - 19, 2012 Women are traditionally the primary caregivers and nurturers, those frequently in charge of their family’s health and wellness. But do women devote enough time to their own health and well-being? The Delaware Office of Women’s Health joins the national Office on Women’s Health in celebrating “Women’s Health Week.” May 11, 2012
  • Governor Markell Opens Summit with State Leaders on Diversity in Government Over 300 State leaders, including Cabinet secretaries, state agency heads, division directors and human resources professionals participated in the Equal Employment Opportunity Summit which was hosted by the Governor’s Council on Equal Employment Opportunity.May 11, 2012
  • Governor's Weekly Message: Celebrating Prom and Graduation Season Safely In his weekly address, the Governor talks about prom and graduation season in Delaware, the state’s efforts to raise awareness about the safety issues that often accompany this time of year and the critical role parents play in keeping our young people safe.May 11, 2012
  • Governor's Weekly Message Transcript: Celebrating Prom and Graduation Season Safely It’s prom and graduation season in Delaware and many families are celebrating together the milestones they and their teenagers have achieved. We, meanwhile, are working hard to make sure there will be jobs available for our young people when they are ready for their careers. Whether they are going to college, into the military service, onto employment training or travel, our young people will be moving in many new directions.May 11, 2012
  • 280 Foster Grandparents Honored at Recognition Luncheon in Dover At a recognition luncheon Thursday in Dover, Gov. Jack Markell joined Department of Health and Social Services Secretary Rita Landgraf in honoring Delaware’s 280 Foster Grandparents for mentoring at-risk children across the state.May 10, 2012
  • Governor Announces State Employees of the Year Governor Jack Markell today recognized and celebrated the efforts of the 2012 recipients of the Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service. May 10, 2012
  • Senate Confirms Governor's Education Secretary Nominee Governor Jack Markell’s nominee for Secretary of the Delaware Department of Education, Mark Murphy, was confirmed by the Delaware Senate.May 9, 2012
  • Governor and Municipalities Sign Agreement to Reduce Municipal Electric Rates to Attract New Jobs Municipal electric rates in Delaware should start to go down by at least 10 percent under an agreement signed today. Gov. Jack Markell joined Patrick McCullar, President and CEO of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (“DEMEC”), and the Mayors or town officials of Newark, New Castle, Middletown, Clayton, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Lewes and Seaford to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) that underscores their shared commitment toward making municipal energy rates more competitive in order to spur job creation, while preserving the core functions and services provided to residents and businesses in the municipal service territories.May 9, 2012
  • Air Quality Improvements Unveiled At Trinity Port Services In New Castle A cooperative project that improves Delaware air quality and the quality of life for neighborhood residents was unveiled today at a ceremony at Trinity Port Services in New Castle. Twenty electrified outlets that power refrigerated storage containers at the company’s Rogers Road site have replaced the use of diesel generators, significantly reducing air pollutants, diesel fumes and noise in the community.May 4, 2012
  • Governor's Weekly Message: Making Delaware’s Case to Major Employers In his weekly address, the Governor talks about two new chances to make Delaware’s case in the national debateon how to get people working, make our schools even stronger and better prepare our nation for what is emerging as a global war for talent and jobs.May 4, 2012
  • Governor's Weekly Message Transcript: Making Delaware’s Case to Major Employers This week, Delaware had two new chances to make its case in the national debate on how to get people working, make our schools even stronger and better prepare our nation for what is emerging as a global war for talent and jobs.May 4, 2012
  • Gov. Markell Heads The Class At Prestige Academy In Wilmington During Teach For America Week Governor. Jack Markell today highlighted the importance of hard work and determination to 7th grade math students at Prestige Academy in Wilmington as a guest teacher for Teach For America Week. Teach For America Week draws community leaders nationwide to support educational excellence for all children.May 4, 2012
  • Governor Markell Celebrates Arbor Day Governor Markell Celebrates Arbor Day at Delaware State UniversityMay 4, 2012
  • Delaware’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Collects A Record 6,808 Pounds Of Medicine Delaware residents participated in the 2012 Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 28 in record numbers, turning in more than 6,808 pounds of unwanted or expired medications at the 31 take-back sites statewide. May 3, 2012
  • Delaware to Celebrate Senior Corps Week Delaware will mark Seniors Corps Week May 7-11 by celebrating older volunteers who served almost 1 million hours last year on behalf of fellow Delawareans.May 3, 2012