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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Highway Safety Officials Concerned as Number of Unbelted Traffic Deaths Rise and Statewide Seat Belt Use Rate Falls Slightly

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2011

“We’re asking drivers and passengers to buckle up for safety,” said Governor Jack Markell. “It’s something we can all do when we ride in a vehicle. The more Delawareans wear seat belts, the more injuries we spare and lives we save. It’s that simple.”



Delaware Floodplain and Drainage Advisory Committee Begins Work That Will Help Protect Lives And Property From Flooding

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2011

“Flooding has been a problem for many Delaware homes and businesses, causing millions of dollars worth of property damage,” said Governor Jack Markell, who signed Senate Bill 64 into law on August 17, 2011. “This law brings together a variety of Delawareans, providing a forum to identify practices that will prevent or minimize flooding. The goal is to let communities and businesses focus on families and jobs instead of dealing with floods.”



DPH Awarded $2.9 Million To Strengthen Health Of Mothers And Children

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The state Division of Public Health’s Family Health Section will use the funds to support the development of a comprehensive early childhood system that addresses health and development from the prenatal period through age 8, reaching high-risk and hard-to-engage populations including rural communities.



Capital One Agrees to Create 500 Delaware Jobs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 26, 2011

“Capital One is a bank on the move, actively expanding its workforce and offerings. There are talented, driven and experienced Delawareans ready to get to work each day to help them move forward,” Markell said.



Delaware Requests Disaster Designations for Hurricane Irene Damage

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 26, 2011

Requests To Federal Government Would Enable Loans To Affected Businesses and Homeowners In New Castle and Kent Counties, As Well As Reimbursement to Governments and Non-Profits In Kent and Sussex






  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Highway Safety Officials Concerned as Number of Unbelted Traffic Deaths Rise and Statewide Seat Belt Use Rate Falls Slightly

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2011

“We’re asking drivers and passengers to buckle up for safety,” said Governor Jack Markell. “It’s something we can all do when we ride in a vehicle. The more Delawareans wear seat belts, the more injuries we spare and lives we save. It’s that simple.”



Delaware Floodplain and Drainage Advisory Committee Begins Work That Will Help Protect Lives And Property From Flooding

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2011

“Flooding has been a problem for many Delaware homes and businesses, causing millions of dollars worth of property damage,” said Governor Jack Markell, who signed Senate Bill 64 into law on August 17, 2011. “This law brings together a variety of Delawareans, providing a forum to identify practices that will prevent or minimize flooding. The goal is to let communities and businesses focus on families and jobs instead of dealing with floods.”



DPH Awarded $2.9 Million To Strengthen Health Of Mothers And Children

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The state Division of Public Health’s Family Health Section will use the funds to support the development of a comprehensive early childhood system that addresses health and development from the prenatal period through age 8, reaching high-risk and hard-to-engage populations including rural communities.



Capital One Agrees to Create 500 Delaware Jobs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 26, 2011

“Capital One is a bank on the move, actively expanding its workforce and offerings. There are talented, driven and experienced Delawareans ready to get to work each day to help them move forward,” Markell said.



Delaware Requests Disaster Designations for Hurricane Irene Damage

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 26, 2011

Requests To Federal Government Would Enable Loans To Affected Businesses and Homeowners In New Castle and Kent Counties, As Well As Reimbursement to Governments and Non-Profits In Kent and Sussex