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Markell Signs Mandatory Sentencing Reform into Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Governor Markell has signed legislation into law that enacts a proposal from his State of the State address to reform Delaware’s habitual offender law, eliminating mandatory life sentences for drug offenders and providing judges with more discretion for sentencing non-violent offenders. Senate Bill 163 was championed by State Senator Karen Peterson and received bi-partisan support when approved recently by the General Assembly.



Governor Announces Senior Staff Changes

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 18, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today announced that his Chief of Staff, Michael A. Barlow, will leave the administration to return to private law practice, joining the firm of Abrams & Bayliss LLP. The Governor has named Drewry N. Fennell, who has been Deputy Chief of Staff since 2014, as his new Chief of Staff, providing a seamless transition in staffing for the remainder of the Governor’s term.



Flag Lowering for Victims of Tragedy in Nice, France

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

On July 14, Governor Markell ordered the Delaware flag to be flown at half-staff until July 18, 2016 as a remembrance of fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan. This afternoon, President Obama ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until July 19, 2016 “as a mark of respect for […]



Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell honors the life of Tim McClanahan.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

This past week Delaware lost a selfless community hero and courageous first responder when volunteer firefighter Tim McClanahan was killed during a helicopter training exercise. As we grieve with Tim’s family, friends, and colleagues, we also honor and celebrate his contributions to our state – as a dedicated family member, a volunteer firefighter, and an original member of the Air Rescue team with which he was flying at the time of his tragic accident. And we are reminded of the sacrifices that first responders, police officers, and firefighters make across our state every day to keep us safe.






  Category: Office of the Governor

Markell Signs Mandatory Sentencing Reform into Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Governor Markell has signed legislation into law that enacts a proposal from his State of the State address to reform Delaware’s habitual offender law, eliminating mandatory life sentences for drug offenders and providing judges with more discretion for sentencing non-violent offenders. Senate Bill 163 was championed by State Senator Karen Peterson and received bi-partisan support when approved recently by the General Assembly.



Governor Announces Senior Staff Changes

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 18, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today announced that his Chief of Staff, Michael A. Barlow, will leave the administration to return to private law practice, joining the firm of Abrams & Bayliss LLP. The Governor has named Drewry N. Fennell, who has been Deputy Chief of Staff since 2014, as his new Chief of Staff, providing a seamless transition in staffing for the remainder of the Governor’s term.



Flag Lowering for Victims of Tragedy in Nice, France

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

On July 14, Governor Markell ordered the Delaware flag to be flown at half-staff until July 18, 2016 as a remembrance of fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan. This afternoon, President Obama ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until July 19, 2016 “as a mark of respect for […]



Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell honors the life of Tim McClanahan.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

This past week Delaware lost a selfless community hero and courageous first responder when volunteer firefighter Tim McClanahan was killed during a helicopter training exercise. As we grieve with Tim’s family, friends, and colleagues, we also honor and celebrate his contributions to our state – as a dedicated family member, a volunteer firefighter, and an original member of the Air Rescue team with which he was flying at the time of his tragic accident. And we are reminded of the sacrifices that first responders, police officers, and firefighters make across our state every day to keep us safe.