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Statement by Governor Markell on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Relating to Delaware Election Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Today Governor Markell issued a statement praising a U.S. Supreme Court decision that let stand Delaware’s Elections Disclosure Act.




More projects in Wilmington, Dover and Seaford to receive Downtown Development Districts Funding

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 27, 2016

$4.5 million in grant funding for 11 projects will leverage $130 million in private investment DOVER, DE — Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced on Monday that 11 new downtown revitalization projects in Wilmington, Dover and Seaford will receive $4.5 million in grant funding through […]




DSHA Increases Rental Assistance in Areas of Opportunity

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Sunday, June 26, 2016

Changes will offer more housing choice near job centers, quality schools DOVER, DE — To ensure that all Delawareans have more choice of where to live, the Delaware State Housing Authority is increasing available rental assistance in Areas of Opportunity across the state, allowing families with housing vouchers to move closer to employment centers, quality […]




Eleven Delaware sites awarded grants for urban agriculture and community garden projects

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016

Eleven Delaware urban farm and community garden projects are receiving support to grow and thrive through a new initiative designed to strengthen communities and improve nutrition.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Expanding Access to High-Quality Early Learning Programs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016

The first few years of a child’s life are crucial to his or her success. That’s why one of our top goals has been giving all Delaware families access to high-quality early learning programs and why I made early childhood funding one of my top budget priorities this year. It supports social and emotional development, helps even the playing field for children across socio-economic levels, and puts all kids on the path to meeting their full potential. The efforts of state leaders, advocates, and, most importantly, teachers and other staff are paying off.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Statement by Governor Markell on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Relating to Delaware Election Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Today Governor Markell issued a statement praising a U.S. Supreme Court decision that let stand Delaware’s Elections Disclosure Act.




More projects in Wilmington, Dover and Seaford to receive Downtown Development Districts Funding

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 27, 2016

$4.5 million in grant funding for 11 projects will leverage $130 million in private investment DOVER, DE — Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced on Monday that 11 new downtown revitalization projects in Wilmington, Dover and Seaford will receive $4.5 million in grant funding through […]




DSHA Increases Rental Assistance in Areas of Opportunity

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Sunday, June 26, 2016

Changes will offer more housing choice near job centers, quality schools DOVER, DE — To ensure that all Delawareans have more choice of where to live, the Delaware State Housing Authority is increasing available rental assistance in Areas of Opportunity across the state, allowing families with housing vouchers to move closer to employment centers, quality […]




Eleven Delaware sites awarded grants for urban agriculture and community garden projects

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016

Eleven Delaware urban farm and community garden projects are receiving support to grow and thrive through a new initiative designed to strengthen communities and improve nutrition.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Expanding Access to High-Quality Early Learning Programs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016

The first few years of a child’s life are crucial to his or her success. That’s why one of our top goals has been giving all Delaware families access to high-quality early learning programs and why I made early childhood funding one of my top budget priorities this year. It supports social and emotional development, helps even the playing field for children across socio-economic levels, and puts all kids on the path to meeting their full potential. The efforts of state leaders, advocates, and, most importantly, teachers and other staff are paying off.