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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Signs Executive Order that Increases Transparency and Access to Public Information

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

Building on his administration’s efforts to create an efficient, more transparent government, Governor Markell today signed Executive Order 57, establishing an open data portal for Executive Branch agencies that will serve as a centralized resource for members of the public to easily access and obtain non-identifiable public data maintained by those agencies.




Statement by Governor Markell on Death of Former State Representative Benjamin Ewing

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2016

It’s hard to think about Bridgeville without thinking about the impact Ben Ewing had on that community for decades.




Governor Markell Announces Lifting of State of Emergency at Midnight

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2016

Governor Markell Announces Lifting of State of Emergency at Midnight Level 1 Driving Warning will expire at that time Wilmington, DE – An Executive Order issued by Governor Markell this evening will end the statewide State of Emergency, as well as the statewide Level 1 Driving Warning, at midnight tonight. [See text below and attached.] State […]




State of Delaware Offices Opening Two Hours Late on Monday, January 25, 2016

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2016

State of Delaware offices in all three counties will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016. Non-essential employees do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.




Governor Markell Announces Level 2 Driving Restriction Continues Until 10:00 a.m. for New Castle and Kent Counties

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016

After consulting with DelDOT and emergency management officials, Governor Markell announced that the “Level 2 Driving Restriction” in New Castle and Kent Counties will continue until 10:00 a.m. Sunday, at which time he will downgrade the restriction to a “Level 1 Driving Warning.” A Level 1 warning will remain in effect in Sussex County as well until further notice. A Statewide State of Emergency also remains in effect until further notice.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Signs Executive Order that Increases Transparency and Access to Public Information

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

Building on his administration’s efforts to create an efficient, more transparent government, Governor Markell today signed Executive Order 57, establishing an open data portal for Executive Branch agencies that will serve as a centralized resource for members of the public to easily access and obtain non-identifiable public data maintained by those agencies.




Statement by Governor Markell on Death of Former State Representative Benjamin Ewing

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2016

It’s hard to think about Bridgeville without thinking about the impact Ben Ewing had on that community for decades.




Governor Markell Announces Lifting of State of Emergency at Midnight

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2016

Governor Markell Announces Lifting of State of Emergency at Midnight Level 1 Driving Warning will expire at that time Wilmington, DE – An Executive Order issued by Governor Markell this evening will end the statewide State of Emergency, as well as the statewide Level 1 Driving Warning, at midnight tonight. [See text below and attached.] State […]




State of Delaware Offices Opening Two Hours Late on Monday, January 25, 2016

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2016

State of Delaware offices in all three counties will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016. Non-essential employees do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.




Governor Markell Announces Level 2 Driving Restriction Continues Until 10:00 a.m. for New Castle and Kent Counties

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016

After consulting with DelDOT and emergency management officials, Governor Markell announced that the “Level 2 Driving Restriction” in New Castle and Kent Counties will continue until 10:00 a.m. Sunday, at which time he will downgrade the restriction to a “Level 1 Driving Warning.” A Level 1 warning will remain in effect in Sussex County as well until further notice. A Statewide State of Emergency also remains in effect until further notice.