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  Archives:  August 2014

Governor Nominates Public and Private Sector Leader with IT Expertise to Cabinet Post

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

Governor Jack Markell announced he is nominating James Collins to become the next Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI), recognizing Collins’ extensive experience as a leader in state organizations and on information technology projects.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

As students across our state return to school, it’s important to remember that a successful year in our classrooms means ensuring they are excited about learning and have opportunities to challenge themselves. Students do best, and are motivated to learn, when they believe that their studies are relevant to their future. They struggle, or worse yet, drop out, when they don’t see the connection between their education and the real world.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

Governor Markell highlights education efforts in
Delaware focused on ensuring students are motivated to learn by making their studies
relevant to their future.




Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.




Investigation and seach results in arrests and seizure of prescription drugs

Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Following a month long investigation Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Agents, Delaware State Police, Delaware Department of State Division of Professional Regulation, Delaware Probation and Parole and Milton Police Department conducted search warrants at several Selbyville and Frankford convenience stores that led to multiple arrests. Information had been received that the following locations […]






  Archives:  August 2014

Governor Nominates Public and Private Sector Leader with IT Expertise to Cabinet Post

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

Governor Jack Markell announced he is nominating James Collins to become the next Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI), recognizing Collins’ extensive experience as a leader in state organizations and on information technology projects.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

As students across our state return to school, it’s important to remember that a successful year in our classrooms means ensuring they are excited about learning and have opportunities to challenge themselves. Students do best, and are motivated to learn, when they believe that their studies are relevant to their future. They struggle, or worse yet, drop out, when they don’t see the connection between their education and the real world.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

Governor Markell highlights education efforts in
Delaware focused on ensuring students are motivated to learn by making their studies
relevant to their future.




Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.




Investigation and seach results in arrests and seizure of prescription drugs

Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Following a month long investigation Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Agents, Delaware State Police, Delaware Department of State Division of Professional Regulation, Delaware Probation and Parole and Milton Police Department conducted search warrants at several Selbyville and Frankford convenience stores that led to multiple arrests. Information had been received that the following locations […]