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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 […]




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.







  Category: Office of the Governor

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 […]




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.