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  Archives:  August 2013

Governor Markell Named to National Governors Association Executive Committee

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, August 4, 2013

The National Governors Association (NGA) announced the new leadership of its Executive Committee for the 2013-2014 year, which includes Delaware Governor Jack Markell.



Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Begins August 8th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) along with state and local law enforcement, is reminding motorists to Share The Road and reminding motorcyclists to Respect Your Ride. From now until August 18th, law enforcement agencies statewide will be patrolling high crash roadways ensuring that both motorists and motorcyclists are complying with the state’s traffic safety laws, as well as ensuring motorcyclists have the proper motorcycle endorsement on their license.



2013 Coastal Management Assistance Grants awarded by DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Programs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013

DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Programs is pleased to announce the awarding of the 2013 Coastal Management Assistance Program grants, with this year’s focus on projects that involve sea level rise and SLR adaptation planning. More than $126,000 was awarded this year through funding made available to the Delaware Coastal Programs by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).



Governor’s Weekly Message: Advancing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013

In his weekly message, Governor Markell shares information found in a blueprint report compiled during the year-long project he led as chair of the National Governors Association, which focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Advancing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013

Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to serve as chair of the National Governors Association – allowing me to focus nationwide attention on the topic of employing people with disabilities. In that time, more than 60 meetings and two summits were held with advocates, business leaders, researchers and policymakers across the country.





  Archives:  August 2013

Governor Markell Named to National Governors Association Executive Committee

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, August 4, 2013

The National Governors Association (NGA) announced the new leadership of its Executive Committee for the 2013-2014 year, which includes Delaware Governor Jack Markell.



Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Begins August 8th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) along with state and local law enforcement, is reminding motorists to Share The Road and reminding motorcyclists to Respect Your Ride. From now until August 18th, law enforcement agencies statewide will be patrolling high crash roadways ensuring that both motorists and motorcyclists are complying with the state’s traffic safety laws, as well as ensuring motorcyclists have the proper motorcycle endorsement on their license.



2013 Coastal Management Assistance Grants awarded by DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Programs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013

DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Programs is pleased to announce the awarding of the 2013 Coastal Management Assistance Program grants, with this year’s focus on projects that involve sea level rise and SLR adaptation planning. More than $126,000 was awarded this year through funding made available to the Delaware Coastal Programs by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).



Governor’s Weekly Message: Advancing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013

In his weekly message, Governor Markell shares information found in a blueprint report compiled during the year-long project he led as chair of the National Governors Association, which focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Advancing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013

Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to serve as chair of the National Governors Association – allowing me to focus nationwide attention on the topic of employing people with disabilities. In that time, more than 60 meetings and two summits were held with advocates, business leaders, researchers and policymakers across the country.