Governor Markell issues executive order creating firearm suicide prevention task force
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Governor Markell announced today that he has signed an Executive Order that brings a diverse coalition of stakeholders together to reduce the number of suicides by firearm. It builds upon sustained work across Delaware over more than a decade to understand the many causes and factors that lead to suicide, raise awareness, and promote strategies to reduce suicide.
Governor Markell announces next step to support diversity in state employment and a welcoming environment for all employees
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 26, 2016
Today, Governor Jack Markell announced the latest step in his administration’s support to improve upon the working climate in State government and toward ensuring that, as Delaware’s largest employer, the state becomes a model for addressing any form of workplace discrimination.
Governor to Travel to Chile to Strengthen Economic Ties
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016
Governor will meet with business, education, and government leaders in Santiago, Valparaiso, and Rancagua
Flags to be Lowered to Half-staff for Fallen Wilmington Firefighters
Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2016
Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Wilmington firefighters Lt. Christopher Leach and Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes. Both firefighters died this morning serving their community and fellow Delawareans valiantly, while battling a blaze in Wilmington. Flags are to remain at half-staff until further […]
Governor’s Weekly Message: Empowering Everybody to Prepare for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2016
Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell encourages all Delawareans to take time now to prepare for natural disasters and other emergency situations, and reviews new resources available to assist them through the interactive website www.PrepareDE.org provided by state public health and emergency management agencies.
