Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Investing in Delaware’s Future Prosperity
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 1, 2016
In my State of the State address, I talked about government’s obligation to do more than maintain the status quo. We must expect more to increase Delawareans’ opportunities to make the most of their talents. Our approach in recent years has helped achieve the fastest job growth in the region, while raising the quality of life for all Delawareans.
Governor Signs Balanced Fiscal Year 2017 Budget that invests in Delaware’s Future Prosperity
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 1, 2016
Early this morning, Governor Jack Markell signed a balanced Fiscal Year 2017 budget funding programs that build on the progress made to increase Delawareans’ opportunities to make the most of their talents. The budget reflects changes realized and reinforced by the Administration and the General Assembly over eight years, helping the state achieve the fastest job growth in the region while raising the quality of life for all Delawareans.
General Assembly Passes Important Health Care Pricing Transparency Legislation
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Senate Bill 238, which establishes the Delaware Health Care Claims Database within the Delaware Health Information Network, passed the Senate unanimously on June 9th, and passed the House unanimously earlier this evening.
General Assembly Approves Legislation Removing Financial Bar to Voting
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2016
The General Assembly approved legislation today that removes the financial bar to restoration of voting rights for people convicted of felonies who have completed their sentence. Delaware had been one of only three states that required payment of financial obligations before restoration of voting rights, and the only state with a statutory bar to restoration of voting rights until full payment was made.
General Assembly Passes Legislation Expanding Needle and Syringe Exchange
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Governor Markell tonight applauded the General Assembly’s passage of legislation expanding the Syringe Exchange Program. Senate Bill 259 authorizes the Division of Public Health (DPH) to expand the program statewide to help reduce the sharing of potentially infected needles and supports the state’s larger efforts to address opioid addiction and HIV transmission.
