Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware – A Great Place to Visit
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 13, 2012
OHS Releases DUI Checkpoint Results, Reinforces Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Impaired Driving
AG Jennings announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
Governor Meyer Launches Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative To Support Small Businesses
Delaware launches Explore Delaware Schools to give families one trusted starting point for public school information
Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags in Concurrence with White House
Delaware Office of Highway Safety Sober Rides Program Helped More Than 900 Delawareans Get Home Safely
Governor Meyer’s Statement on Traffic Stop in Dover, Pledges Full Investigation
DDA’s Poultry and Animal Health Section monitors impact of New World Screwworm within U.S.
Talk & Film Bring Delaware’s Revolutionary Story to Life at Archives’ First Saturday Program
Governor Meyer Vetoes $35 Million Legislative Hall Expansion Amid Affordability Concerns
Delaware Hospitals Adopt Statewide Emergency Department Guidance for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Gov. Meyer Signs Banking Modernization Package to Strengthen Delaware’s Leadership in Financial Services
Newly Launched Initiative Strengthens Delaware’s Health Information Technology Infrastructure
Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections
Delaware’s 153rd General Assembly Advances DHSS Priorities to Lower Costs, Strengthen Care Workforce
State announces free and reduced-price meals policy for 2026-27 academic year
Gov. Meyer Signs FY2027 Budget Investing in Education, Affordability, and Opportunity
Delaware students earn national STEM recognition through Career and Technical Education
Delaware students earn national recognition while building the future of healthcare
Delaware on Main Street Program Grows as 17 Communities Earn National Designations
Delaware State Fire Marshal Urges Fireworks Caution Ahead of America’s 250TH Anniversary
Gov. Meyer Calls Upon Delaware Public Service Commission to Suspend Delmarva Rate Hike
DSHA, American Heart Association to provide blood pressure monitoring devices in public housing communities
Dozens of Incarcerated Students Earn High School Diplomas as Academic Year Closes
DOJ secures 59-year sentence for Wilmington man who caused fatal collision that claimed two lives, injured four others
DOJ announces sentence for final Exit 4 member associated with four-year crime spree
National Grant Initiative Invests in Delaware’s Indigenous and Cuban Cultural Traditions
Delaware and Wilmington Named Among Nation’s Most Arts-Vibrant by SMU DataArts
DNREC Asks Public to Report Sightings of Wild Turkeys During Annual Survey
Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy & Delaware Women’s Commission Announce 2026 She’s on Her Way Award Recipients
DOJ indicts suspected Wilmington Hospital shooter on multiple felony charges
Military Families Can Visit Select Museums for Free this Summer as part of Blue Star Museums
Delaware State Parks Kicks Off Virtual 5K Fundraiser to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Visit Delaware and 1440 Film Co. Win Telly Award for “Back of House” Video Series
ADVISORY: State Leaders to Host Press Conference Launching Legislative Hall Period Product Drive
Delaware SUN Bucks Available in June to Help Families Feed Children this Summer
The Bank of Delaware Building Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
DNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage
AG Jennings secures final victory over Trump Administration’s ban on offshore wind permitting
Governor Meyer Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers and Hold Utilities Accountable
Governor Meyer and DSHA Announce Major Step Forward for Hope Center Expansion in Kent County
DNREC Indian River Dredging Project Near Millsboro to Improve Boater Navigation, Restore Tidal Wetlands
Delaware Brownfield Conference, Hosted by DNREC, to be Held Aug. 20 in Wilmington
The Child Protection Accountability Commission Releases its Quarterly Report on Child Abuse Deaths and Near Deaths
AG Jennings defeats Koch billionaire-backed effort to upend Delaware’s election transparency laws
Delaware’s statewide literacy strategy earns national recognition for strengthening teacher preparation
DOJ secures multiple convictions including Murder First in fatal Newark pedestrian collision
DOJ indicts suspended Delmar officer on multiple counts of Official Misconduct, Unlawful Sexual Contact
Gabriel Alfaro Reels in 10.1 Pounds of Fish to Win 40th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament
Delaware Department of Human Resources Hosts Third Statewide Career Fair of 2026
Delaware Public Archives Kicks Off Summer Spotlighting Delaware Beach Memories in New Digital Exhibit
Delaware Division of the Arts Earns 20 Awards at 2026 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest
Delaware’s Largest Class of 27 Individual Artist Fellows Headlines “Award Winners XXVI”
DOJ secures major prison time for three Exit 4 members involved in the murder of Carrie Mondell and Khalil Ameer-Bey
State and Thomas Jefferson University Partner to Establish Delaware’s First Medical School
OHS Releases DUI Checkpoint Results, Reinforces Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Impaired Driving
AG Jennings announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
Governor Meyer Launches Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative To Support Small Businesses
Delaware launches Explore Delaware Schools to give families one trusted starting point for public school information
Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags in Concurrence with White House
Delaware Office of Highway Safety Sober Rides Program Helped More Than 900 Delawareans Get Home Safely
Governor Meyer’s Statement on Traffic Stop in Dover, Pledges Full Investigation
DDA’s Poultry and Animal Health Section monitors impact of New World Screwworm within U.S.
Talk & Film Bring Delaware’s Revolutionary Story to Life at Archives’ First Saturday Program
Governor Meyer Vetoes $35 Million Legislative Hall Expansion Amid Affordability Concerns
Delaware Hospitals Adopt Statewide Emergency Department Guidance for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Gov. Meyer Signs Banking Modernization Package to Strengthen Delaware’s Leadership in Financial Services
Newly Launched Initiative Strengthens Delaware’s Health Information Technology Infrastructure
Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections
Delaware’s 153rd General Assembly Advances DHSS Priorities to Lower Costs, Strengthen Care Workforce
State announces free and reduced-price meals policy for 2026-27 academic year
Gov. Meyer Signs FY2027 Budget Investing in Education, Affordability, and Opportunity
Delaware students earn national STEM recognition through Career and Technical Education
Delaware students earn national recognition while building the future of healthcare
Delaware on Main Street Program Grows as 17 Communities Earn National Designations
Delaware State Fire Marshal Urges Fireworks Caution Ahead of America’s 250TH Anniversary
Gov. Meyer Calls Upon Delaware Public Service Commission to Suspend Delmarva Rate Hike
DSHA, American Heart Association to provide blood pressure monitoring devices in public housing communities
Dozens of Incarcerated Students Earn High School Diplomas as Academic Year Closes
DOJ secures 59-year sentence for Wilmington man who caused fatal collision that claimed two lives, injured four others
DOJ announces sentence for final Exit 4 member associated with four-year crime spree
National Grant Initiative Invests in Delaware’s Indigenous and Cuban Cultural Traditions
Delaware and Wilmington Named Among Nation’s Most Arts-Vibrant by SMU DataArts
DNREC Asks Public to Report Sightings of Wild Turkeys During Annual Survey
Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy & Delaware Women’s Commission Announce 2026 She’s on Her Way Award Recipients
DOJ indicts suspected Wilmington Hospital shooter on multiple felony charges
Military Families Can Visit Select Museums for Free this Summer as part of Blue Star Museums
Delaware State Parks Kicks Off Virtual 5K Fundraiser to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Visit Delaware and 1440 Film Co. Win Telly Award for “Back of House” Video Series
ADVISORY: State Leaders to Host Press Conference Launching Legislative Hall Period Product Drive
Delaware SUN Bucks Available in June to Help Families Feed Children this Summer
The Bank of Delaware Building Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
DNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage
AG Jennings secures final victory over Trump Administration’s ban on offshore wind permitting
Governor Meyer Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers and Hold Utilities Accountable
Governor Meyer and DSHA Announce Major Step Forward for Hope Center Expansion in Kent County
DNREC Indian River Dredging Project Near Millsboro to Improve Boater Navigation, Restore Tidal Wetlands
Delaware Brownfield Conference, Hosted by DNREC, to be Held Aug. 20 in Wilmington
The Child Protection Accountability Commission Releases its Quarterly Report on Child Abuse Deaths and Near Deaths
AG Jennings defeats Koch billionaire-backed effort to upend Delaware’s election transparency laws
Delaware’s statewide literacy strategy earns national recognition for strengthening teacher preparation
DOJ secures multiple convictions including Murder First in fatal Newark pedestrian collision
DOJ indicts suspended Delmar officer on multiple counts of Official Misconduct, Unlawful Sexual Contact
Gabriel Alfaro Reels in 10.1 Pounds of Fish to Win 40th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament
Delaware Department of Human Resources Hosts Third Statewide Career Fair of 2026
Delaware Public Archives Kicks Off Summer Spotlighting Delaware Beach Memories in New Digital Exhibit
Delaware Division of the Arts Earns 20 Awards at 2026 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest
Delaware’s Largest Class of 27 Individual Artist Fellows Headlines “Award Winners XXVI”
DOJ secures major prison time for three Exit 4 members involved in the murder of Carrie Mondell and Khalil Ameer-Bey
State and Thomas Jefferson University Partner to Establish Delaware’s First Medical School
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 13, 2012
Delaware’s a great place to live. It’s also an amazing place to visit. If you’re still deciding where to spend your summer vacation – know that Delaware’s not only a great state of neighbors – but over 39-thousand of those friends and neighbors work in jobs connected to making sure the first state is a first-rate place to visit and vacation. We’re a state of beautiful parks and compelling art, rich in both history and opportunity. And we make it easy to take it all in.
The Delaware History Trail, for example, highlights some of the landmarks and legacies through 36 different historic sites along the trail.
Our beaches recently ranked as the best in country, with restaurants to match. Restaurants with world-class offerings from some of the 13 local wineries and breweries featured on the Delaware Wine and Ale Trail, the discovery of which would make its own great vacation.
Our tourism team is ready to help with advice, recommendations and assistance – with guides, maps and suggestions to make the most of your time.
For those more technically inclined, grab your smart phone or other GPS enabled device, and strike out on your own through Delaware’s acclaimed Geocaching Trail – where you can retrace the steps of early explorers and historical figures – with easy access to air conditioning and the ability to play Angry Birds Space between your discoveries.
So whether you’re a proud Delawarean looking to make the most of your summer, or considering where to spend some time this season – we urge you to visit and enjoy Delaware and help keep our great – and Sales Tax Free – state, moving forward.
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
Here you can subscribe to future news updates.
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 13, 2012
Delaware’s a great place to live. It’s also an amazing place to visit. If you’re still deciding where to spend your summer vacation – know that Delaware’s not only a great state of neighbors – but over 39-thousand of those friends and neighbors work in jobs connected to making sure the first state is a first-rate place to visit and vacation. We’re a state of beautiful parks and compelling art, rich in both history and opportunity. And we make it easy to take it all in.
The Delaware History Trail, for example, highlights some of the landmarks and legacies through 36 different historic sites along the trail.
Our beaches recently ranked as the best in country, with restaurants to match. Restaurants with world-class offerings from some of the 13 local wineries and breweries featured on the Delaware Wine and Ale Trail, the discovery of which would make its own great vacation.
Our tourism team is ready to help with advice, recommendations and assistance – with guides, maps and suggestions to make the most of your time.
For those more technically inclined, grab your smart phone or other GPS enabled device, and strike out on your own through Delaware’s acclaimed Geocaching Trail – where you can retrace the steps of early explorers and historical figures – with easy access to air conditioning and the ability to play Angry Birds Space between your discoveries.
So whether you’re a proud Delawarean looking to make the most of your summer, or considering where to spend some time this season – we urge you to visit and enjoy Delaware and help keep our great – and Sales Tax Free – state, moving forward.
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
Here you can subscribe to future news updates.
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