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Governor’s Weekly Message: Investing in a Strong Future for Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell unveiled a Fiscal Year 2017 state budget that invests in stronger schools and workforce training, innovation and infrastructure to spur economic growth, better health and a high quality of life.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Investing in a Strong Future for Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016

A transcript of the Governor’s Weekly Message: Investing in a Strong Future for Delaware




Markell Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Supports Jobs and Economic Opportunity; Invests in Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today unveiled a balanced Fiscal Year 2017 budget proposal that promotes increased job and educational opportunities for Delawareans, while maintaining fiscal responsibility by only appropriating 98 percent of available revenues and sustaining a fully funded Rainy Day Fund. Responsible budgeting has allowed the state to maintain a AAA bond rating from all rating agencies. The budget also upholds the Governor’s core commitments to schools, public safety and healthcare.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Former State Representative Benjamin Ewing

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016

Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities lowered in honor of former State Representative Benjamin Ewing.




Governor Signs Delaware Competes Act

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Reforms Corporate Tax System to Support Job Creation Dover, DE – Governor Markell, joined by a bipartisan group of legislative leaders, signed the Delaware Competes Act (HB 235) into law today, changing the way corporate income tax is calculated to ensure companies don’t pay more for decisions to hire and expand in the state, and to […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message: Investing in a Strong Future for Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell unveiled a Fiscal Year 2017 state budget that invests in stronger schools and workforce training, innovation and infrastructure to spur economic growth, better health and a high quality of life.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Investing in a Strong Future for Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016

A transcript of the Governor’s Weekly Message: Investing in a Strong Future for Delaware




Markell Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Supports Jobs and Economic Opportunity; Invests in Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today unveiled a balanced Fiscal Year 2017 budget proposal that promotes increased job and educational opportunities for Delawareans, while maintaining fiscal responsibility by only appropriating 98 percent of available revenues and sustaining a fully funded Rainy Day Fund. Responsible budgeting has allowed the state to maintain a AAA bond rating from all rating agencies. The budget also upholds the Governor’s core commitments to schools, public safety and healthcare.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Former State Representative Benjamin Ewing

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016

Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities lowered in honor of former State Representative Benjamin Ewing.




Governor Signs Delaware Competes Act

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Reforms Corporate Tax System to Support Job Creation Dover, DE – Governor Markell, joined by a bipartisan group of legislative leaders, signed the Delaware Competes Act (HB 235) into law today, changing the way corporate income tax is calculated to ensure companies don’t pay more for decisions to hire and expand in the state, and to […]