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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Opening Pathways to Success by Expanding Opportunities for All to Earn a High School Diploma

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

In our rapidly changing economy, there has never been a better time to enter the workforce with the right skills, but there’s never been a more challenging time to be without the key skills or the right education. Ensuring Delawareans have access to good jobs starts with giving them the best chance to earn a high school diploma. It provides entry into today’s job market and opens pathways to additional education and training, and it’s why we should be proud that, with the hard work of teachers focused on identifying and helping students who fall behind, Delaware has set new graduation records and recently recorded the fastest growing graduation rate in the country.



Flags lowered for passing of former Rep. V. George Carey

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016

With the passing of former State Representative V. George Carey on September 11, 2016 Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Tuesday morning, September 13th as a mark of respect for Representative Carey and his service to Delaware. Representative Carey faithfully served the […]



Governor’s Weekly Message: Saving Lives by Reducing Distracted Driving

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell draws attention to the dangers of using handheld electronic devices behind the wheel and reviews new traffic enforcement and public education efforts to reduce distracted driving. “Modern technology is amazing and there’s almost no limit to what people can do with their phones these days, but […]



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Saving Lives by Reducing Distracted Driving

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Modern technology is amazing and there’s almost no limit to what people can do with their phones these days, but when phone use is combined with driving, the results can be deadly. Far too many drivers use handheld electronic devices behind the wheel, and that creates distractions that not only threaten their own lives, but also those in other vehicles and the pedestrians and bicyclists who share our roadways.



Governor Markell Announces Lifting of Limited State of Emergency in Sussex County

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, September 4, 2016

Governor Jack Markell announced this evening that he has lifted the Limited State of Emergency for Sussex County that had been imposed Saturday as Tropical Storm Hermine approached the Mid-Atlantic region.






  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Opening Pathways to Success by Expanding Opportunities for All to Earn a High School Diploma

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

In our rapidly changing economy, there has never been a better time to enter the workforce with the right skills, but there’s never been a more challenging time to be without the key skills or the right education. Ensuring Delawareans have access to good jobs starts with giving them the best chance to earn a high school diploma. It provides entry into today’s job market and opens pathways to additional education and training, and it’s why we should be proud that, with the hard work of teachers focused on identifying and helping students who fall behind, Delaware has set new graduation records and recently recorded the fastest growing graduation rate in the country.



Flags lowered for passing of former Rep. V. George Carey

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016

With the passing of former State Representative V. George Carey on September 11, 2016 Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Tuesday morning, September 13th as a mark of respect for Representative Carey and his service to Delaware. Representative Carey faithfully served the […]



Governor’s Weekly Message: Saving Lives by Reducing Distracted Driving

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell draws attention to the dangers of using handheld electronic devices behind the wheel and reviews new traffic enforcement and public education efforts to reduce distracted driving. “Modern technology is amazing and there’s almost no limit to what people can do with their phones these days, but […]



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Saving Lives by Reducing Distracted Driving

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Modern technology is amazing and there’s almost no limit to what people can do with their phones these days, but when phone use is combined with driving, the results can be deadly. Far too many drivers use handheld electronic devices behind the wheel, and that creates distractions that not only threaten their own lives, but also those in other vehicles and the pedestrians and bicyclists who share our roadways.



Governor Markell Announces Lifting of Limited State of Emergency in Sussex County

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, September 4, 2016

Governor Jack Markell announced this evening that he has lifted the Limited State of Emergency for Sussex County that had been imposed Saturday as Tropical Storm Hermine approached the Mid-Atlantic region.