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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor’s Statement on Confirmations of Superior and Family Court Nominees

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

The Delaware Senate confirmed the nomination of Abigail Legrow to serve as Judge on the Superior court, filling the vacancy that was created by the retirement of the Honorable Fred S. Silverman as well as Kim DeBonte to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Family Court, filling the vacancy that was created as a result of the retirement of the Honorable Pamela Holloway.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Investing in Our Students by Building on Dual Enrollment Progress

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

Governor Markell highlights efforts to build on the progress made in dual enrollment for Delaware students.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Investing in Our Students by Building on Dual Enrollment Progress

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

We know that good-paying jobs increasingly require education or training beyond high school, and evidence shows that students who take a college course in high school are more likely to complete their post-secondary education.




Governor Markell Announces Nomination of Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, Ph.D. to Serve as Secretary of Labor

Department of Labor | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016

Governor Markell announced the nomination of respected educator and human resources expert Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, Ph.D. to serve as Delaware’s next Secretary of Labor.




Kent County farm honored as Delaware’s newest Century Farm

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016

A Kent County farm founded before the First World War was recognized Thursday as Delaware’s newest Century Farm. The Thompson family, which owns a 77-acre farm near Hartly, was honored with the Century Farm Award at a ceremony at Delaware Ag Week at the State Fairgrounds in Harrington.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Statement on Confirmations of Superior and Family Court Nominees

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

The Delaware Senate confirmed the nomination of Abigail Legrow to serve as Judge on the Superior court, filling the vacancy that was created by the retirement of the Honorable Fred S. Silverman as well as Kim DeBonte to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Family Court, filling the vacancy that was created as a result of the retirement of the Honorable Pamela Holloway.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Investing in Our Students by Building on Dual Enrollment Progress

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

Governor Markell highlights efforts to build on the progress made in dual enrollment for Delaware students.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Investing in Our Students by Building on Dual Enrollment Progress

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

We know that good-paying jobs increasingly require education or training beyond high school, and evidence shows that students who take a college course in high school are more likely to complete their post-secondary education.




Governor Markell Announces Nomination of Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, Ph.D. to Serve as Secretary of Labor

Department of Labor | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016

Governor Markell announced the nomination of respected educator and human resources expert Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, Ph.D. to serve as Delaware’s next Secretary of Labor.




Kent County farm honored as Delaware’s newest Century Farm

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016

A Kent County farm founded before the First World War was recognized Thursday as Delaware’s newest Century Farm. The Thompson family, which owns a 77-acre farm near Hartly, was honored with the Century Farm Award at a ceremony at Delaware Ag Week at the State Fairgrounds in Harrington.