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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Access to the Ballot Box, Builds on Record of Criminal Justice Reform

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Today, at the Achievement Center in Wilmington, Governor Markell signed legislation that removes the financial bar to restoring voting rights for people convicted of felonies who have completed their sentence. The legislation, shepherded through the General Assembly by Senator Margaret Rose Henry (D-Wilmington East) and Representative Helene Keeley (D-Wilmington South), will make Delaware one of 40 states that have increased access to the ballot box in recent years and will prevent an individual from being unable to participate in our democracy because of their inability to pay.



Governor Announces USA Funds Grant to Reduce Remedial Education Need

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

With support of nearly $250,000 from the nonprofit USA Funds, Delaware has launched an innovative effort to ensure more high schoolers graduate ready for college-level English Language Arts (ELA) coursework and not in need of remedial classes that cost money without earning them credits toward a degree.



Governor Signs Legislation that Supports Delaware Entrepreneurs, Builds on Record-Setting Job Growth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 11, 2016

Today at the coworking space The Mill in downtown Wilmington Governor Markell signed legislation that will give entrepreneurs across Delaware increased opportunities to access capital to grow their businesses. Sponsored by Representative Bryon Short (D-Highland Woods) and Senator Brian Bushweller (D-Dover), HB 327 permits the use of online crowdfunding platforms and allows Delaware residents to be investors in Delaware start-ups and small businesses, expanding the potential pool of investment capital while also giving Delawareans the chance to be early stage investors in these ventures. The measure enjoyed broad bi-partisan support and was passed unanimously in both houses of the General Assembly last month.



Building and Sustaining a Stronger, More Prosperous Delaware: Empowering Our Veterans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 8, 2016

The video highlights the progress the state has made in ensuring our veterans have the ability to live a fulfilling civilian life that allows them to provide for their families and to enjoy the freedom they so bravely defended.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Ensuring Our Agriculture Industry Thrives

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 8, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the benefits of locally grown products and the positive impact they have on our families, our farmers and our state.






  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Access to the Ballot Box, Builds on Record of Criminal Justice Reform

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Today, at the Achievement Center in Wilmington, Governor Markell signed legislation that removes the financial bar to restoring voting rights for people convicted of felonies who have completed their sentence. The legislation, shepherded through the General Assembly by Senator Margaret Rose Henry (D-Wilmington East) and Representative Helene Keeley (D-Wilmington South), will make Delaware one of 40 states that have increased access to the ballot box in recent years and will prevent an individual from being unable to participate in our democracy because of their inability to pay.



Governor Announces USA Funds Grant to Reduce Remedial Education Need

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

With support of nearly $250,000 from the nonprofit USA Funds, Delaware has launched an innovative effort to ensure more high schoolers graduate ready for college-level English Language Arts (ELA) coursework and not in need of remedial classes that cost money without earning them credits toward a degree.



Governor Signs Legislation that Supports Delaware Entrepreneurs, Builds on Record-Setting Job Growth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 11, 2016

Today at the coworking space The Mill in downtown Wilmington Governor Markell signed legislation that will give entrepreneurs across Delaware increased opportunities to access capital to grow their businesses. Sponsored by Representative Bryon Short (D-Highland Woods) and Senator Brian Bushweller (D-Dover), HB 327 permits the use of online crowdfunding platforms and allows Delaware residents to be investors in Delaware start-ups and small businesses, expanding the potential pool of investment capital while also giving Delawareans the chance to be early stage investors in these ventures. The measure enjoyed broad bi-partisan support and was passed unanimously in both houses of the General Assembly last month.



Building and Sustaining a Stronger, More Prosperous Delaware: Empowering Our Veterans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 8, 2016

The video highlights the progress the state has made in ensuring our veterans have the ability to live a fulfilling civilian life that allows them to provide for their families and to enjoy the freedom they so bravely defended.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Ensuring Our Agriculture Industry Thrives

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 8, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the benefits of locally grown products and the positive impact they have on our families, our farmers and our state.