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Delaware awarded $1.95 million to improve career education

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced Delaware as one of 10 states to receive a $2 million grant to strengthen and expand career pathways for the state’s youth and adults.




Projects in Downtown Development Districts to receive DDD Grant Funding

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2017

$3.6 million in grant funding for 16 projects to leverage $38.6 million in private investment MILFORD – Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced on Tuesday that sixteen new downtown revitalization projects in Harrington, Milford, Dover, Smyrna and Wilmington will receive $3.56 million in grant funding […]




Governor Markell Issues Limited State of Emergency for Sussex County, with Level 1 Driving Warning

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, January 7, 2017

With significant snowfall accumulating in Sussex County, Governor Markell has issued a Limited State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning for Delaware’s southernmost county effective at 8:00 a.m. today.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Addressing Threats Of A Changing Climate

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2017

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell previews the release of the state’s Climate Action Progress Report, which reflects the state’s progress in addressing the threats of climate change in response to his Executive Order 41.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Addressing Threats Of A Changing Climate

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

Our state has repeatedly proven that protecting our environment also protects and strengthens the health and prosperity of our citizens, communities, and economy. We’ve led the region in job growth after cleaning up our power sector. And the connection between our environment and our economy is clearer than ever as we deal with the increasing impacts of climate change.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Delaware awarded $1.95 million to improve career education

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced Delaware as one of 10 states to receive a $2 million grant to strengthen and expand career pathways for the state’s youth and adults.




Projects in Downtown Development Districts to receive DDD Grant Funding

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2017

$3.6 million in grant funding for 16 projects to leverage $38.6 million in private investment MILFORD – Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced on Tuesday that sixteen new downtown revitalization projects in Harrington, Milford, Dover, Smyrna and Wilmington will receive $3.56 million in grant funding […]




Governor Markell Issues Limited State of Emergency for Sussex County, with Level 1 Driving Warning

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, January 7, 2017

With significant snowfall accumulating in Sussex County, Governor Markell has issued a Limited State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning for Delaware’s southernmost county effective at 8:00 a.m. today.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Addressing Threats Of A Changing Climate

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2017

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell previews the release of the state’s Climate Action Progress Report, which reflects the state’s progress in addressing the threats of climate change in response to his Executive Order 41.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Addressing Threats Of A Changing Climate

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

Our state has repeatedly proven that protecting our environment also protects and strengthens the health and prosperity of our citizens, communities, and economy. We’ve led the region in job growth after cleaning up our power sector. And the connection between our environment and our economy is clearer than ever as we deal with the increasing impacts of climate change.