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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Governor Markell announces initiative to expand Pathways to Prosperity program

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016

Governor Markell visited Agilent Technologies today to sign Executive Order 61, which creates a permanent steering committee to coordinate the continued expansion of Pathways to Prosperity, a statewide workforce development program that’s helping to ensure that Delaware High School students graduate prepared for their next steps, whether in college, other education and training programs, or the workplace.



Flag Lowering for Representative Harold J. “Jack” Peterman

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016

With the passing of State Representative Harold J. “Jack” Peterman yesterday, Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning the morning of Friday, August 12 as a mark of respect for Representative Peterman and his service to Delaware. Representative Peterman served in the Delaware […]



Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Program Expands

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Governor Jack Markell on Wednesday announced a statewide expansion of Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts program, significantly building on the state’s efforts to redevelop Delaware’s commercial business districts and drive private investment in towns and cities. Five new Downtown Development Districts were officially designated in Smyrna, Harrington, Milford, Georgetown and Laurel. Investors who make qualified improvements to residential, commercial, or industrial properties in those districts now may qualify for state and local development incentives, including 20 percent state grant rebates.



Statement by Governor Markell on PJM decision to suspend action on Artificial Island Project

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Today, Governor Markell issued the following statement following announcement of the PJM Interconnection Board’s decision to suspend further action or construction of the Artificial Island project pending a comprehensive review: “I want to commend the PJM board for its decision to suspend further action on the Artificial Island project pending further review. This decision is one that the State of Delaware welcomes. The project as it was proposed would have placed an unjust burden on the state, resulting in higher electric rates for our consumers and businesses. I hope that upon further review, a more equitable solution can be identified.”



Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring Delaware’s Olympians

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Governor Markell honors Delaware’s athletes competing in Rio.

“Over the next few weeks the world’s attention will turn to Brazil as 11,000 athletes from more than 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic Games,” Governor Markell said. “They are an inspiration to me, and a great example to our young people – whatever their dreams are. And that will keep Delaware moving forward.”






  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Governor Markell announces initiative to expand Pathways to Prosperity program

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016

Governor Markell visited Agilent Technologies today to sign Executive Order 61, which creates a permanent steering committee to coordinate the continued expansion of Pathways to Prosperity, a statewide workforce development program that’s helping to ensure that Delaware High School students graduate prepared for their next steps, whether in college, other education and training programs, or the workplace.



Flag Lowering for Representative Harold J. “Jack” Peterman

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016

With the passing of State Representative Harold J. “Jack” Peterman yesterday, Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning the morning of Friday, August 12 as a mark of respect for Representative Peterman and his service to Delaware. Representative Peterman served in the Delaware […]



Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Program Expands

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Governor Jack Markell on Wednesday announced a statewide expansion of Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts program, significantly building on the state’s efforts to redevelop Delaware’s commercial business districts and drive private investment in towns and cities. Five new Downtown Development Districts were officially designated in Smyrna, Harrington, Milford, Georgetown and Laurel. Investors who make qualified improvements to residential, commercial, or industrial properties in those districts now may qualify for state and local development incentives, including 20 percent state grant rebates.



Statement by Governor Markell on PJM decision to suspend action on Artificial Island Project

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Today, Governor Markell issued the following statement following announcement of the PJM Interconnection Board’s decision to suspend further action or construction of the Artificial Island project pending a comprehensive review: “I want to commend the PJM board for its decision to suspend further action on the Artificial Island project pending further review. This decision is one that the State of Delaware welcomes. The project as it was proposed would have placed an unjust burden on the state, resulting in higher electric rates for our consumers and businesses. I hope that upon further review, a more equitable solution can be identified.”



Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring Delaware’s Olympians

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2016

Governor Markell honors Delaware’s athletes competing in Rio.

“Over the next few weeks the world’s attention will turn to Brazil as 11,000 athletes from more than 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic Games,” Governor Markell said. “They are an inspiration to me, and a great example to our young people – whatever their dreams are. And that will keep Delaware moving forward.”