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  Category: Office of the Governor


Employers to Save Hundreds per Employee over Next Two Years as UI Trust Fund Completes Accelerated Loan Repayment

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2014

As a result of legislation proposed by Governor Markell and members of the General Assembly in 2013, the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which had been severely depleted during the Great Recession and had to borrow from the federal government to ensure benefits could be paid, finished repaying the federal loan – saving the average Delaware employer $288 per employee in increased fees and penalties over the next two years.



Schools Make Gains, Exit Turnaround Programs

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Students in nine schools have made significant gains, allowing the buildings to exit state support programs for low-performing schools, the Delaware Department of Education announced.



Governor’s Weekly Message – Continued Focus on Job Growth and Strengthening the Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 31, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at the new HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Middletown, Governor Markell highlights statewide progress towards job growth and business development.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript – Continued Focus on Job Growth and Strengthening the Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 31, 2014

The dedication of the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital here in Middletown is an important step toward have more high quality and cost-effective health care options. For many Delawareans recovering from serious injury and illness, including stroke and brain injury, it will mean an appropriate and convenient setting to get the treatment they need. But this hospital won’t only be important to patients. Health care is one of the most reliable growth industries and HealthSouth is more evidence of the progress we’re making to strengthen our economy.



Delaware Update on Ebola Prevention and Preparation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Joined by the State’s top health officials, along with infectious disease and emergency response experts, Governor Markell today provided an update on ongoing statewide efforts in response to the Ebola virus epidemic.






  Category: Office of the Governor

Employers to Save Hundreds per Employee over Next Two Years as UI Trust Fund Completes Accelerated Loan Repayment

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2014

As a result of legislation proposed by Governor Markell and members of the General Assembly in 2013, the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which had been severely depleted during the Great Recession and had to borrow from the federal government to ensure benefits could be paid, finished repaying the federal loan – saving the average Delaware employer $288 per employee in increased fees and penalties over the next two years.



Schools Make Gains, Exit Turnaround Programs

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Students in nine schools have made significant gains, allowing the buildings to exit state support programs for low-performing schools, the Delaware Department of Education announced.



Governor’s Weekly Message – Continued Focus on Job Growth and Strengthening the Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 31, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at the new HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Middletown, Governor Markell highlights statewide progress towards job growth and business development.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript – Continued Focus on Job Growth and Strengthening the Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 31, 2014

The dedication of the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital here in Middletown is an important step toward have more high quality and cost-effective health care options. For many Delawareans recovering from serious injury and illness, including stroke and brain injury, it will mean an appropriate and convenient setting to get the treatment they need. But this hospital won’t only be important to patients. Health care is one of the most reliable growth industries and HealthSouth is more evidence of the progress we’re making to strengthen our economy.



Delaware Update on Ebola Prevention and Preparation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Joined by the State’s top health officials, along with infectious disease and emergency response experts, Governor Markell today provided an update on ongoing statewide efforts in response to the Ebola virus epidemic.