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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Multi-State Poker Play Begins

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Governor Markell and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval announced the start of the Multi-State Poker Network (MSPN), which allows poker players from both states to begin competing against one another at the same virtual tables.




Governor Markell Announces 2014 Team Excellence Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Governor Jack Markell announced today that the “Improving Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities Workgroup,” a team of employees from seven agencies focused on increasing the hiring and retention of people with disabilities, is the 2014 recipient of the Governor’s Team Excellence Award.




Governor Highlights Efforts to Transform Health Care at White House Event

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Joined by President Obama, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, as well as representatives from health care providers, insurers, consumer groups, and the business community at the White House, Governor Markell addressed Delaware’s commitment to transform delivery of health care and to provide a model for the country to pay for quality, rather than quantity, of services.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015

Governor Markell explains the importance of identifying unmet student needs and developing a comprehensive plan that addresses all schools in Delaware. “Amazing schools and programs across the state are offering diverse and innovative opportunities to meet individual needs, whether it’s the science and math focus at Conrad Schools of Science, the college prep courses at Mount Pleasant, the
programs to serve high-need students at EastSide Charter, or the robust career and technical training at Vo Tech schools in each county,” said Governor Markell.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015

All students deserve educational opportunities that prepare them to thrive in an increasingly competitive economy. For some, that means curriculum based on science and math, special preparation for careers in manufacturing or information technology, or dual language programs.







  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Multi-State Poker Play Begins

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Governor Markell and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval announced the start of the Multi-State Poker Network (MSPN), which allows poker players from both states to begin competing against one another at the same virtual tables.




Governor Markell Announces 2014 Team Excellence Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Governor Jack Markell announced today that the “Improving Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities Workgroup,” a team of employees from seven agencies focused on increasing the hiring and retention of people with disabilities, is the 2014 recipient of the Governor’s Team Excellence Award.




Governor Highlights Efforts to Transform Health Care at White House Event

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Joined by President Obama, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, as well as representatives from health care providers, insurers, consumer groups, and the business community at the White House, Governor Markell addressed Delaware’s commitment to transform delivery of health care and to provide a model for the country to pay for quality, rather than quantity, of services.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015

Governor Markell explains the importance of identifying unmet student needs and developing a comprehensive plan that addresses all schools in Delaware. “Amazing schools and programs across the state are offering diverse and innovative opportunities to meet individual needs, whether it’s the science and math focus at Conrad Schools of Science, the college prep courses at Mount Pleasant, the
programs to serve high-need students at EastSide Charter, or the robust career and technical training at Vo Tech schools in each county,” said Governor Markell.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015

All students deserve educational opportunities that prepare them to thrive in an increasingly competitive economy. For some, that means curriculum based on science and math, special preparation for careers in manufacturing or information technology, or dual language programs.