Governor’s Weekly Message: Accepting Our Past to Build a Brighter Future
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016
In his weekly message, Governor Markell visits the Delaware Public Archives in Dover to celebrate Black History Month and recognize the importance of accepting Delaware’s past so we can build a brighter future for all Delawareans.
Governor Hosts First Birth to 8 Summit on Early Learning
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2016
More than 300 national and state education experts, practitioners and policymakers came together to celebrate Delaware’s early learning achievements and Illuminate the vision for a birth to third grade approach at the Governor’s Birth to 8 Summit: First 3,000 Days in the First State.
Governor Signs Resolution Apologizing for Delaware’s Role in Slavery During Commemoration of Black History Month
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | 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) | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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.
