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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

A high school diploma alone won’t provide the opportunities our students deserve. For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training. And while college is not the right option for everyone, we do have an obligation to ensure that no students are denied access to the best higher education for them because they can’t afford it or because they underestimate their potential. Yet that’s what’s happened.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

“For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training,” said Governor Markell. “Many students face simple yet overwhelming barriers to getting the education they deserve. By giving them the chance to reach their potential, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.




Governor Signs Bill to Prohibit Selling E-Cigarettes to Minors

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2014

Saying he is alarmed by the recent spike in popularity of electronic cigarettes among middle school and high school students, Governor Markell signed legislation to make it illegal to sell the product to anyone under age 18.




Statement by Governor Markell on Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Carolyn Berger

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 9, 2014

Governor Markell announced he has received formal written notice from The Honorable Carolyn Berger, Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, of Justice Berger’s intention to retire from the Supreme Court effective September 1, 2014.




Governor Markell Nominates Karen Valihura to Delaware Supreme Court

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 6, 2014

Governor Markell announced the nomination of Karen L. Valihura, a widely respected corporate law practitioner, to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court. If confirmed by the Delaware Senate, Valihura will fill the vacancy left by Justice Jack B. Jacobs, who retires on June 24th.







  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

A high school diploma alone won’t provide the opportunities our students deserve. For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training. And while college is not the right option for everyone, we do have an obligation to ensure that no students are denied access to the best higher education for them because they can’t afford it or because they underestimate their potential. Yet that’s what’s happened.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

“For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training,” said Governor Markell. “Many students face simple yet overwhelming barriers to getting the education they deserve. By giving them the chance to reach their potential, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.




Governor Signs Bill to Prohibit Selling E-Cigarettes to Minors

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2014

Saying he is alarmed by the recent spike in popularity of electronic cigarettes among middle school and high school students, Governor Markell signed legislation to make it illegal to sell the product to anyone under age 18.




Statement by Governor Markell on Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Carolyn Berger

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 9, 2014

Governor Markell announced he has received formal written notice from The Honorable Carolyn Berger, Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, of Justice Berger’s intention to retire from the Supreme Court effective September 1, 2014.




Governor Markell Nominates Karen Valihura to Delaware Supreme Court

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 6, 2014

Governor Markell announced the nomination of Karen L. Valihura, a widely respected corporate law practitioner, to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court. If confirmed by the Delaware Senate, Valihura will fill the vacancy left by Justice Jack B. Jacobs, who retires on June 24th.