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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Legislation to Reform Delaware Election Laws Passes General Assembly

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

Following efforts by the Governor and legislators to address the transparency and efficiency of Delaware elections, the Senate today passed House Substitute 1 to House Bill 302—a bill that will create a more unified and efficient structure for conducting elections, while making it easier to report and investigate campaign finance violations.




Governor Signs Legislation Creating a Division of Forensic Science

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Following a 35 – 4 vote in the House, Governor Markell signed Senate Bill 241 into law today setting up the Division of Forensic Science to take over the operations previously conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.




Governor Announces Expansion of High-Speed Broadband Access in Sussex County

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Emphasizing the growing importance of broadband access in today’s economy, Governor Markell detailed progress the state is making to expand high-speed internet access in underserved communities.




Delaware steps up fight to protect kids from child predators

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Delaware’s children now have stronger protections from online sexual predators under legislation that was proposed by Attorney General Beau Biden and the co-chairs of the General Assembly’s Kids Caucus and signed into law today by Gov. Jack Markell.




Governor’s Weekly Transcript: Shoring Up Delaware’s Response to Natural Disasters

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014

“As extreme weather events become more frequent, our obligation to keep the public safe must include limiting damage to our homes, businesses, and infrastructure,” said Governor Markell. “We can’t stop natural disasters, but by taking preventative steps now, we’ll mitigate the damage, and we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.”







  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Legislation to Reform Delaware Election Laws Passes General Assembly

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

Following efforts by the Governor and legislators to address the transparency and efficiency of Delaware elections, the Senate today passed House Substitute 1 to House Bill 302—a bill that will create a more unified and efficient structure for conducting elections, while making it easier to report and investigate campaign finance violations.




Governor Signs Legislation Creating a Division of Forensic Science

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Following a 35 – 4 vote in the House, Governor Markell signed Senate Bill 241 into law today setting up the Division of Forensic Science to take over the operations previously conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.




Governor Announces Expansion of High-Speed Broadband Access in Sussex County

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Emphasizing the growing importance of broadband access in today’s economy, Governor Markell detailed progress the state is making to expand high-speed internet access in underserved communities.




Delaware steps up fight to protect kids from child predators

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Delaware’s children now have stronger protections from online sexual predators under legislation that was proposed by Attorney General Beau Biden and the co-chairs of the General Assembly’s Kids Caucus and signed into law today by Gov. Jack Markell.




Governor’s Weekly Transcript: Shoring Up Delaware’s Response to Natural Disasters

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014

“As extreme weather events become more frequent, our obligation to keep the public safe must include limiting damage to our homes, businesses, and infrastructure,” said Governor Markell. “We can’t stop natural disasters, but by taking preventative steps now, we’ll mitigate the damage, and we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.”