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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Creates Community Advisory Group to Support Wilmington Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2014

Following through on a recommendation earlier this month from city legislators in the General Assembly, Governor Markell issued an Executive Order to bring together community leaders, parents, teachers, and others active in Wilmington education to provide suggestions and feedback on ways to improve educational opportunities for city youth.




Governor’s Signature Supports Delaware’s Volunteer Emergency Responders

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Joined by members of the General Assembly and volunteer firefighters at Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company to recognize Delawareans who provide life support services, Governor Markell signed into law three bills to help ensure volunteer ambulance and fire companies have the financial support to continue to serve the state to the best of their abilities.




K12, Higher Education Partner in Delaware to Reduce College Remediation Rates

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014

More than half of Delaware public school graduates who enrolled in in-state colleges in 2012 were placed in remedial courses, according to data released by the Delaware Department of Education.




Governor Markell Nominates Judge James T. Vaughn, Jr. to Delaware Supreme Court

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Governor Markell announced the nomination of Judge James T. Vaughn, Jr., a 15-year veteran of the Superior Court who has served as President Judge since 2004, to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court.




Governor Announces Delaware’s Outstanding Volunteers; Recipients Will Be Honored Oct. 14 at Ceremony in Dover

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Twenty-one individuals and groups will be honored with the 2014 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award on Oct. 14 at Dover Downs.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Creates Community Advisory Group to Support Wilmington Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2014

Following through on a recommendation earlier this month from city legislators in the General Assembly, Governor Markell issued an Executive Order to bring together community leaders, parents, teachers, and others active in Wilmington education to provide suggestions and feedback on ways to improve educational opportunities for city youth.




Governor’s Signature Supports Delaware’s Volunteer Emergency Responders

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Joined by members of the General Assembly and volunteer firefighters at Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company to recognize Delawareans who provide life support services, Governor Markell signed into law three bills to help ensure volunteer ambulance and fire companies have the financial support to continue to serve the state to the best of their abilities.




K12, Higher Education Partner in Delaware to Reduce College Remediation Rates

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014

More than half of Delaware public school graduates who enrolled in in-state colleges in 2012 were placed in remedial courses, according to data released by the Delaware Department of Education.




Governor Markell Nominates Judge James T. Vaughn, Jr. to Delaware Supreme Court

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Governor Markell announced the nomination of Judge James T. Vaughn, Jr., a 15-year veteran of the Superior Court who has served as President Judge since 2004, to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court.




Governor Announces Delaware’s Outstanding Volunteers; Recipients Will Be Honored Oct. 14 at Ceremony in Dover

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Twenty-one individuals and groups will be honored with the 2014 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award on Oct. 14 at Dover Downs.