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  Category: Office of the Governor


Weekly Message: Growing Our Economy by Improving Quality of Life and Supporting Tourism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights Delaware’s vibrant tourism industry as a major contributor to our economic growth.



Weekly Message Transcript: Growing Our Economy by Improving Quality of Life and Supporting Tourism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

We have no higher priority than ensuring good jobs are available to all Delawareans who want them. While our work is not done, the state’s expanding economy is putting more of our people to work than ever. We recently set a record for consecutive years of job growth, adding more than fifteen thousand jobs over the past two years alone. Our unemployment rate is at its lowest in more than 8 years. Building on that progress means continuing to invest in a skilled workforce and foster a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship and innovation. Part of those efforts must include realizing the full potential of our state’s high quality of life and abundant natural resources that are making Delaware an in-demand destination for visitors. We are seeing what’s possible when we make that a priority.



Governor Markell Announces Grant Program to Promote Financial Literacy

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | State Bank Commissioner | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

Governor Jack Markell has announced the availability of a sixth round of grants to promote financial and economic literacy among Delawareans of all ages through the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF). “The Financial Literacy Education Fund helps ensure Delawareans have access to support with budgeting for today, saving for tomorrow, and investing for the […]



Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 7, 2016

With the passing of former First Lady Nancy Reagan on Sunday, March 6, 2016, Governor Markell has ordered American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning immediately as a mark of respect for the memory of Mrs. Reagan. The lowering of the flags also marks the passing of Former Delaware Supreme Court Justice Henry Ridgely Horsey on March 3, 2016.



Statement by Governor Markell on Death of Former Delaware Supreme Court Justice Henry Ridgely Horsey

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

The Governor today extended his condolences to the family of former state Supreme Court Justice Henry Ridgely Horsey, who passed away yesterday at the age of 91. Judge Horsey served on the Delaware Supreme Court from 1978 until 1994.






  Category: Office of the Governor

Weekly Message: Growing Our Economy by Improving Quality of Life and Supporting Tourism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights Delaware’s vibrant tourism industry as a major contributor to our economic growth.



Weekly Message Transcript: Growing Our Economy by Improving Quality of Life and Supporting Tourism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

We have no higher priority than ensuring good jobs are available to all Delawareans who want them. While our work is not done, the state’s expanding economy is putting more of our people to work than ever. We recently set a record for consecutive years of job growth, adding more than fifteen thousand jobs over the past two years alone. Our unemployment rate is at its lowest in more than 8 years. Building on that progress means continuing to invest in a skilled workforce and foster a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship and innovation. Part of those efforts must include realizing the full potential of our state’s high quality of life and abundant natural resources that are making Delaware an in-demand destination for visitors. We are seeing what’s possible when we make that a priority.



Governor Markell Announces Grant Program to Promote Financial Literacy

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | State Bank Commissioner | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

Governor Jack Markell has announced the availability of a sixth round of grants to promote financial and economic literacy among Delawareans of all ages through the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF). “The Financial Literacy Education Fund helps ensure Delawareans have access to support with budgeting for today, saving for tomorrow, and investing for the […]



Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 7, 2016

With the passing of former First Lady Nancy Reagan on Sunday, March 6, 2016, Governor Markell has ordered American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning immediately as a mark of respect for the memory of Mrs. Reagan. The lowering of the flags also marks the passing of Former Delaware Supreme Court Justice Henry Ridgely Horsey on March 3, 2016.



Statement by Governor Markell on Death of Former Delaware Supreme Court Justice Henry Ridgely Horsey

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

The Governor today extended his condolences to the family of former state Supreme Court Justice Henry Ridgely Horsey, who passed away yesterday at the age of 91. Judge Horsey served on the Delaware Supreme Court from 1978 until 1994.