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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Delaware remains first in key agricultural categories, Census shows

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 2, 2014

Delaware farmers are among the most productive and efficient in the nation, with the First State remaining first in the nation in the value of agricultural products sold per acre, according to U.S. Census of Agriculture data released Friday.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Believing in the Abilities of Others

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 2, 2014

In his weekly message, Governor Markell addresses the value in recognizing the unique strengths and abilities of individuals.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Believing in the Abilities of Others

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 2, 2014

Reaching our potential as a state requires we believe in the abilities of others. That was the theme of this year’s annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast – one of our state’s most significant gatherings of community leaders, where we were inspired by remarks from Dr. Anthony Glenn, head of the Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities.




DNREC Secretary O’Mara Recruited to Lead National Wildlife Federation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Secretary Collin O’Mara will conclude a five and a half year tenure leading Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in July, after the completion of the Delaware General Assembly Session, when he will become President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).




Delaware ranked No. 4 among Bicycle Friendly States

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Kicking off National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest ranking of Bicycle Friendly States. In the seventh annual assessment, Delaware ranked No. 4 nationally, while placing No. 1 in the East and receiving 55.7 points out of 100.







  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Delaware remains first in key agricultural categories, Census shows

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 2, 2014

Delaware farmers are among the most productive and efficient in the nation, with the First State remaining first in the nation in the value of agricultural products sold per acre, according to U.S. Census of Agriculture data released Friday.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Believing in the Abilities of Others

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 2, 2014

In his weekly message, Governor Markell addresses the value in recognizing the unique strengths and abilities of individuals.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Believing in the Abilities of Others

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 2, 2014

Reaching our potential as a state requires we believe in the abilities of others. That was the theme of this year’s annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast – one of our state’s most significant gatherings of community leaders, where we were inspired by remarks from Dr. Anthony Glenn, head of the Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities.




DNREC Secretary O’Mara Recruited to Lead National Wildlife Federation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Secretary Collin O’Mara will conclude a five and a half year tenure leading Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in July, after the completion of the Delaware General Assembly Session, when he will become President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).




Delaware ranked No. 4 among Bicycle Friendly States

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Kicking off National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest ranking of Bicycle Friendly States. In the seventh annual assessment, Delaware ranked No. 4 nationally, while placing No. 1 in the East and receiving 55.7 points out of 100.