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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Owens Station Shooting Sports & Hunter Education Center dedicated as downstate state-owned facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, September 28, 2014

Governor Jack Markell joined DNREC Secretary David Small, Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Saveikis, State Rep. David Wilson, DNREC conservation partners and shooting sports enthusiasts to dedicate a formerly privately-owned shooting sports range and conservation education center near Greenwood as the Owens Station Shooting Sports & Hunter Education Center, downstate Delaware’s first and only state-owned public shooting sports range.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing Students for Post-Secondary Education Success

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 26, 2014

Governor Markell highlights a new partnership in Delaware focused on reducing college remediation rates.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Students for Post-Secondary Education Success

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 26, 2014

We’re proud Delaware has been recognized for eliminating obstacles for students who want to attend college. But that effort will only produce the results we want if students successfully complete their post-secondary education. Thanks to a partnership with our colleges and universities we now have data to understand better than ever the academic obstacles facing […]




Governor Creates Community Advisory Group to Support Wilmington Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2014

Following through on a recommendation earlier this month from city legislators in the General Assembly, Governor Markell issued an Executive Order to bring together community leaders, parents, teachers, and others active in Wilmington education to provide suggestions and feedback on ways to improve educational opportunities for city youth.




Governor’s Signature Supports Delaware’s Volunteer Emergency Responders

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Joined by members of the General Assembly and volunteer firefighters at Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company to recognize Delawareans who provide life support services, Governor Markell signed into law three bills to help ensure volunteer ambulance and fire companies have the financial support to continue to serve the state to the best of their abilities.







  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Owens Station Shooting Sports & Hunter Education Center dedicated as downstate state-owned facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, September 28, 2014

Governor Jack Markell joined DNREC Secretary David Small, Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Saveikis, State Rep. David Wilson, DNREC conservation partners and shooting sports enthusiasts to dedicate a formerly privately-owned shooting sports range and conservation education center near Greenwood as the Owens Station Shooting Sports & Hunter Education Center, downstate Delaware’s first and only state-owned public shooting sports range.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing Students for Post-Secondary Education Success

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 26, 2014

Governor Markell highlights a new partnership in Delaware focused on reducing college remediation rates.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Students for Post-Secondary Education Success

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 26, 2014

We’re proud Delaware has been recognized for eliminating obstacles for students who want to attend college. But that effort will only produce the results we want if students successfully complete their post-secondary education. Thanks to a partnership with our colleges and universities we now have data to understand better than ever the academic obstacles facing […]




Governor Creates Community Advisory Group to Support Wilmington Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2014

Following through on a recommendation earlier this month from city legislators in the General Assembly, Governor Markell issued an Executive Order to bring together community leaders, parents, teachers, and others active in Wilmington education to provide suggestions and feedback on ways to improve educational opportunities for city youth.




Governor’s Signature Supports Delaware’s Volunteer Emergency Responders

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Joined by members of the General Assembly and volunteer firefighters at Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company to recognize Delawareans who provide life support services, Governor Markell signed into law three bills to help ensure volunteer ambulance and fire companies have the financial support to continue to serve the state to the best of their abilities.