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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


New Law Imposes Tougher Bail Requirements on Violent Criminals

Department of Justice | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Offenders who commit new crimes while already out on bail will face tougher bail conditions under legislation signed into law by the Governor.




Governor Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff in Honor of Delawarean Killed in Afghanistan

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Governor Markell ordered United States and Delaware flags in the state lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer Sean Mullen, who died in Afghanistan Sunday from wounds suffered in action.




Governor Signs School Choice Reform, Keeps Pledge from State-of-the-State

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 3, 2013

After vowing in his State of the State 2013 to address unfair burdens of the school choice system on Delaware families, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation (House Bill 90) today to simplify the application process and help ensure students can attend their chosen school.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Our Future Workforce By Supporting STEM Education, Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2013

Three billion people in the world today are looking for jobs, but only 1.2 billion jobs are available. That’s daunting math, but Delaware has the opportunity to win in this global war for jobs, which is better characterized as a global war for talent. We can put Delaware on a sustainable path of economic growth now and well into the future by ensuring we fully take advantage of the abilities of our people.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing Our Future Workforce By Supporting STEM Education, Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2013

In his weekly message , following the release of the Delaware STEM Council’s 2nd Annual Report , Governor Markell reinforces the importance of supporting and promoting the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).







  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

New Law Imposes Tougher Bail Requirements on Violent Criminals

Department of Justice | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Offenders who commit new crimes while already out on bail will face tougher bail conditions under legislation signed into law by the Governor.




Governor Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff in Honor of Delawarean Killed in Afghanistan

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Governor Markell ordered United States and Delaware flags in the state lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer Sean Mullen, who died in Afghanistan Sunday from wounds suffered in action.




Governor Signs School Choice Reform, Keeps Pledge from State-of-the-State

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 3, 2013

After vowing in his State of the State 2013 to address unfair burdens of the school choice system on Delaware families, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation (House Bill 90) today to simplify the application process and help ensure students can attend their chosen school.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Our Future Workforce By Supporting STEM Education, Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2013

Three billion people in the world today are looking for jobs, but only 1.2 billion jobs are available. That’s daunting math, but Delaware has the opportunity to win in this global war for jobs, which is better characterized as a global war for talent. We can put Delaware on a sustainable path of economic growth now and well into the future by ensuring we fully take advantage of the abilities of our people.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing Our Future Workforce By Supporting STEM Education, Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2013

In his weekly message , following the release of the Delaware STEM Council’s 2nd Annual Report , Governor Markell reinforces the importance of supporting and promoting the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).