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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Sea Level Rise Awareness Week Sept. 14 – 22 encourages citizens to take actions to reduce impacts of sea level rise and climate change

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2013

At the DuPont Environmental Education Center on the Wilmington Riverfront, Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara, EPA Region 3 Administrator Shawn M. Garvin, Delaware Nature Society Exec. Dir. Brian Winslow and Delaware Wild Lands Exec. Dir. Kate Hackett joined with environmental organizations to announce the kick-off of Delaware’s first Sea Level Rise Awareness Week, Sept. 14 – 22. The week of activities, being sponsored by 14 Delaware environmental advocacy groups, was organized to raise awareness and encourage citizens to take actions to help reduce the potential impacts of sea level rise and climate change.



Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered for September 11

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Flags to be lowered in remembrance of victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.



Governor Launches Delaware Cyber Aces Program

Department of Education | Department of Labor | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Addressing the increased demand for IT and cyber security professionals in Delaware and across the country, Governor Jack Markell launched the Delaware Cyber Aces program, an online, cyber security education and training program.



Governor Signs Law Protecting Emergency Responders from Employer Discrimination

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 6, 2013

At Brandywine Hundred Fire Company, Governor Markell signed House Bill 21 and House Bill 22 to protect volunteer emergency responders from employer discrimination or discipline stemming from their volunteer responsibilities.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Raising the Bar for Student Success

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 6, 2013

Efforts to improve our schools must focus on ensuring every student who comes through Delaware’s education system not only earns a high school diploma, but is also ready for his or her next steps after graduation.






  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Sea Level Rise Awareness Week Sept. 14 – 22 encourages citizens to take actions to reduce impacts of sea level rise and climate change

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2013

At the DuPont Environmental Education Center on the Wilmington Riverfront, Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara, EPA Region 3 Administrator Shawn M. Garvin, Delaware Nature Society Exec. Dir. Brian Winslow and Delaware Wild Lands Exec. Dir. Kate Hackett joined with environmental organizations to announce the kick-off of Delaware’s first Sea Level Rise Awareness Week, Sept. 14 – 22. The week of activities, being sponsored by 14 Delaware environmental advocacy groups, was organized to raise awareness and encourage citizens to take actions to help reduce the potential impacts of sea level rise and climate change.



Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered for September 11

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Flags to be lowered in remembrance of victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.



Governor Launches Delaware Cyber Aces Program

Department of Education | Department of Labor | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Addressing the increased demand for IT and cyber security professionals in Delaware and across the country, Governor Jack Markell launched the Delaware Cyber Aces program, an online, cyber security education and training program.



Governor Signs Law Protecting Emergency Responders from Employer Discrimination

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 6, 2013

At Brandywine Hundred Fire Company, Governor Markell signed House Bill 21 and House Bill 22 to protect volunteer emergency responders from employer discrimination or discipline stemming from their volunteer responsibilities.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Raising the Bar for Student Success

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 6, 2013

Efforts to improve our schools must focus on ensuring every student who comes through Delaware’s education system not only earns a high school diploma, but is also ready for his or her next steps after graduation.