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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Volunteer Efforts Increase Quality of Life for All

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 17, 2014

Governor Markell recognizes organizations throughout the state that help people in need, as well as the individuals who volunteer their time and talents.




Governor Markell signs new bill to enable DNREC to issue low-numbered surf fishing vehicle plates

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2014

Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary David Small, legislators and surf fishing groups and enthusiasts were on hand as the Governor signed HB348, which allows DNREC and the Division of Parks & Recreation to issue low-numbered surf vehicle plates (1-1000) by sale or auction.




Governor Announces UD, DSU Will Waive Application Fees for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2014

Continuing the state’s commitment to increasing access to post-secondary education and training, Governor Markell, the University of Delaware, and Delaware State University have announced that the schools will waive their college application fees for Delaware’s high school seniors when they apply during College Application Month (CAM), which runs through November 21, 2014.




Governor Markell Tours Jazz Court Apartments

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2014

Governor Jack Markell joined Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi, Representative Stephanie Bolden, in addition to representatives from the City of Wilmington, The Michaels Development Company, Bank of America and Architectural Alliance, for a tour of Jazz Court Apartments, a new affordable 44-unit three-story apartment building located in Wilmington. This project is part of a master plan created by Banc of America Community Development Corporation and its development partners, utilizing a former Brownfield site remediated and donated by Bank of America to its partners. The project will also include 17 homeownership townhomes to be built by Inter-Neighborhood Foundation and Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County.




Delaware Libraries Launch Inspiration Spaces

Delaware Libraries | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

The Delaware Division of Libraries is pleased to announce the Official Launch of Delaware Libraries Inspiration Space was held at the Wilmington Public Library.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Volunteer Efforts Increase Quality of Life for All

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 17, 2014

Governor Markell recognizes organizations throughout the state that help people in need, as well as the individuals who volunteer their time and talents.




Governor Markell signs new bill to enable DNREC to issue low-numbered surf fishing vehicle plates

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2014

Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary David Small, legislators and surf fishing groups and enthusiasts were on hand as the Governor signed HB348, which allows DNREC and the Division of Parks & Recreation to issue low-numbered surf vehicle plates (1-1000) by sale or auction.




Governor Announces UD, DSU Will Waive Application Fees for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2014

Continuing the state’s commitment to increasing access to post-secondary education and training, Governor Markell, the University of Delaware, and Delaware State University have announced that the schools will waive their college application fees for Delaware’s high school seniors when they apply during College Application Month (CAM), which runs through November 21, 2014.




Governor Markell Tours Jazz Court Apartments

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2014

Governor Jack Markell joined Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi, Representative Stephanie Bolden, in addition to representatives from the City of Wilmington, The Michaels Development Company, Bank of America and Architectural Alliance, for a tour of Jazz Court Apartments, a new affordable 44-unit three-story apartment building located in Wilmington. This project is part of a master plan created by Banc of America Community Development Corporation and its development partners, utilizing a former Brownfield site remediated and donated by Bank of America to its partners. The project will also include 17 homeownership townhomes to be built by Inter-Neighborhood Foundation and Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County.




Delaware Libraries Launch Inspiration Spaces

Delaware Libraries | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

The Delaware Division of Libraries is pleased to announce the Official Launch of Delaware Libraries Inspiration Space was held at the Wilmington Public Library.