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Governor Signs Resolution Apologizing for Delaware’s Role in Slavery During Commemoration of Black History Month

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today joined legislators, civil rights and civic leaders, educators, and community members to mark Black History Month and sign a resolution that apologizes for Delaware’s historic role in slavery, acknowledges its painful and lasting legacy, and commits to embracing a future free of racial bias, prejudice, and discrimination.




Governor Markell Announces Judicial Nomination for Court of Chancery

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 8, 2016

Governor Markell today announced that he is nominating Joseph R. Slights, III, a former judge on the Delaware Superior Court, to become a Vice Chancellor on the Delaware Court of Chancery. If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Slights will fill the vacancy that is resulting from the retirement of the Honorable John W. Noble later this month.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Building Our Economy by Investing in Delaware’s Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 5, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell celebrated the groundbreaking of the new US Route 301 and its positive impact on the surrounding economy.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Building Our Economy by Investing in Delaware’s Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 5, 2016

Supporting a strong economy and a high quality of life for Delawareans requires a safe and efficient transportation system. That’s why, with bipartisan leadership from the General Assembly, I’m proud we have increased investments in roads and bridges by nearly $400 million over the next six years. That means creating tens of thousands of jobs, fewer accidents, and less congestion. And in addition to construction happening with those funds, we’re celebrating another important milestone this week for our infrastructure with the groundbreaking for the new US Route 301.




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.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Signs Resolution Apologizing for Delaware’s Role in Slavery During Commemoration of Black History Month

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today joined legislators, civil rights and civic leaders, educators, and community members to mark Black History Month and sign a resolution that apologizes for Delaware’s historic role in slavery, acknowledges its painful and lasting legacy, and commits to embracing a future free of racial bias, prejudice, and discrimination.




Governor Markell Announces Judicial Nomination for Court of Chancery

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 8, 2016

Governor Markell today announced that he is nominating Joseph R. Slights, III, a former judge on the Delaware Superior Court, to become a Vice Chancellor on the Delaware Court of Chancery. If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Slights will fill the vacancy that is resulting from the retirement of the Honorable John W. Noble later this month.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Building Our Economy by Investing in Delaware’s Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 5, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell celebrated the groundbreaking of the new US Route 301 and its positive impact on the surrounding economy.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Building Our Economy by Investing in Delaware’s Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 5, 2016

Supporting a strong economy and a high quality of life for Delawareans requires a safe and efficient transportation system. That’s why, with bipartisan leadership from the General Assembly, I’m proud we have increased investments in roads and bridges by nearly $400 million over the next six years. That means creating tens of thousands of jobs, fewer accidents, and less congestion. And in addition to construction happening with those funds, we’re celebrating another important milestone this week for our infrastructure with the groundbreaking for the new US Route 301.




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.