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  Archives:  July 2015

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Growing a Stronger Economy by Supporting Local Farmers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 17, 2015

The summer months are prime time for some of Delaware’s most delicious, farm-fresh bounty: from blueberries and sweet corn to peaches and watermelon. And with more than 220 farm families in our state growing produce, the options for what to enjoy and where to get it are plentiful, as evidenced by the four and a […]




“Shirley Temple Day in New Castle” program at the New Castle Court House Museum on July 26, 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 17, 2015

Program explores child actress Shirley Temple’s July 2, 1938 visit to New Castle where she ate lunch in the Court House Tea Room.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 10 special events during August 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 17, 2015

History meets sci-fi, crime and 18th-century medicine to be featured.




Governor Statement on Campaign Finance Decision Affirming Constitutionality of Election Disclosure Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2015

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an opinion affirming the constitutionality of the Delaware Elections Disclosure Act, which was proposed and signed by Governor Markell in 2012.




Governor Vetoes Opt-Out Bill, Signs Legislation to Reduce Testing for All Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2015

Governor Markell announced that he has vetoed House Bill 50, which would allow for any student to be opted-out of any state or district assessment, while he signed Senate Joint Resolution 2, which aims to eliminate unnecessary, ineffective, or redundant tests required by the state, districts, and individual schools.






  Archives:  July 2015

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Growing a Stronger Economy by Supporting Local Farmers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 17, 2015

The summer months are prime time for some of Delaware’s most delicious, farm-fresh bounty: from blueberries and sweet corn to peaches and watermelon. And with more than 220 farm families in our state growing produce, the options for what to enjoy and where to get it are plentiful, as evidenced by the four and a […]




“Shirley Temple Day in New Castle” program at the New Castle Court House Museum on July 26, 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 17, 2015

Program explores child actress Shirley Temple’s July 2, 1938 visit to New Castle where she ate lunch in the Court House Tea Room.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 10 special events during August 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 17, 2015

History meets sci-fi, crime and 18th-century medicine to be featured.




Governor Statement on Campaign Finance Decision Affirming Constitutionality of Election Disclosure Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2015

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an opinion affirming the constitutionality of the Delaware Elections Disclosure Act, which was proposed and signed by Governor Markell in 2012.




Governor Vetoes Opt-Out Bill, Signs Legislation to Reduce Testing for All Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2015

Governor Markell announced that he has vetoed House Bill 50, which would allow for any student to be opted-out of any state or district assessment, while he signed Senate Joint Resolution 2, which aims to eliminate unnecessary, ineffective, or redundant tests required by the state, districts, and individual schools.