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Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating the Holiday Season While Staying Safe on Delaware’s Roadways

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell reminds Delawareans that with more people on the move this time of year the holiday season brings increased dangers of driving-related accidents from impaired and distracted driving, and he shares simple precautions everyone should take to stay safe on our roadways.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Celebrating the Holiday Season While Staying Safe on Delaware’s Roadways

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

As Delawareans observe the holidays and look ahead to a new year they have many reasons to celebrate, and zero reasons to drive distracted or to get behind the wheel after drinking. So far this year 116 people have lost their lives on our roadways, including 40 whose deaths involved impaired driving or an impaired pedestrian. Each one is a tragedy that leaves behind a family who is hurting this holiday season. And they’re stark reminders of how important it is to remain alert and sober when driving and walking along our roads.



Video: Building the nation’s fastest broadband network

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2016

Recognizing the importance of high speed broadband networks to drive economic competitiveness, improve educational opportunity, and strengthen quality of life for Delawareans, the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is taking steps to maintain Delaware’s position as the nation’s leading state for high-speed broadband networks.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Improving Public Safety by Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In a guest weekly message, Department of Correction Commissioner Robert Coupe highlights the Markell Administration’s efforts to give offenders a better chance of successfully reentering the community after their release from incarceration. By reducing the barriers to reentry, these initiatives are aimed at lowering the rate of recidivism and improving public safety.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Improving Public Safety by Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2016

Hello, I’m Rob Coupe, Commissioner for the Delaware Department of Correction. At the Department of Correction, we’re focused on keeping the public safe by providing effective supervision to individuals whose behavior has brought them into contact with our criminal justice system. And we’re taking new steps to give these individuals a better chance of turning […]






  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating the Holiday Season While Staying Safe on Delaware’s Roadways

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell reminds Delawareans that with more people on the move this time of year the holiday season brings increased dangers of driving-related accidents from impaired and distracted driving, and he shares simple precautions everyone should take to stay safe on our roadways.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Celebrating the Holiday Season While Staying Safe on Delaware’s Roadways

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

As Delawareans observe the holidays and look ahead to a new year they have many reasons to celebrate, and zero reasons to drive distracted or to get behind the wheel after drinking. So far this year 116 people have lost their lives on our roadways, including 40 whose deaths involved impaired driving or an impaired pedestrian. Each one is a tragedy that leaves behind a family who is hurting this holiday season. And they’re stark reminders of how important it is to remain alert and sober when driving and walking along our roads.



Video: Building the nation’s fastest broadband network

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2016

Recognizing the importance of high speed broadband networks to drive economic competitiveness, improve educational opportunity, and strengthen quality of life for Delawareans, the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is taking steps to maintain Delaware’s position as the nation’s leading state for high-speed broadband networks.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Improving Public Safety by Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In a guest weekly message, Department of Correction Commissioner Robert Coupe highlights the Markell Administration’s efforts to give offenders a better chance of successfully reentering the community after their release from incarceration. By reducing the barriers to reentry, these initiatives are aimed at lowering the rate of recidivism and improving public safety.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Improving Public Safety by Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2016

Hello, I’m Rob Coupe, Commissioner for the Delaware Department of Correction. At the Department of Correction, we’re focused on keeping the public safe by providing effective supervision to individuals whose behavior has brought them into contact with our criminal justice system. And we’re taking new steps to give these individuals a better chance of turning […]