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Governor Signs Criminal Justice Reforms into Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Joined by state legislators and leaders in the criminal justice community at a facility designed to serve ex-offenders, Governor Markell said reforms passed by lawmakers this year signify a new approach to addressing the many challenges related Delaware’s offender population. The new laws, most of which the Governor signed, will better ensure ex-offenders have a fair opportunity to earn a job when they’re released and improve sentencing policies.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Ensuring Economic Opportunity For All Delawareans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2014

“We can only reach our potential as a state if we maximize the potential of our people,” said Governor Markell. “While our work toward that goal never ends, we can be proud of the progress made toward that goal during the legislative season that ended this week. By spending taxpayers’ money wisely and keeping our focus on economic opportunity for all of our people, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.”



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Ensuring Economic Opportunity For All Delawareans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2014

We can only reach our potential as a state if we maximize the potential of our people. At the core of that mission is our responsibility to ensure economic opportunity is available for all Delawareans. While our work toward that goal never ends, we can be proud of the progress made toward that goal during the legislative season that ended this week.



Governor Announces Release of Draft Downtown Development District Application

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2014

After signing a Fiscal Year 2015 budget that fully funded the state’s new urban revitalization program, Governor Jack Markell announced the release of a draft application for cities, towns, and unincorporated areas to be designated among Delaware’s first Downtown Development Districts.



Delaware beaches again land distinction as No. 1 in nation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Putting it in World Series terms, Delaware has just made a “cleanest sweep,” for the fourth straight year capturing the crown for the country’s cleanest beach water quality.






  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Signs Criminal Justice Reforms into Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Joined by state legislators and leaders in the criminal justice community at a facility designed to serve ex-offenders, Governor Markell said reforms passed by lawmakers this year signify a new approach to addressing the many challenges related Delaware’s offender population. The new laws, most of which the Governor signed, will better ensure ex-offenders have a fair opportunity to earn a job when they’re released and improve sentencing policies.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Ensuring Economic Opportunity For All Delawareans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2014

“We can only reach our potential as a state if we maximize the potential of our people,” said Governor Markell. “While our work toward that goal never ends, we can be proud of the progress made toward that goal during the legislative season that ended this week. By spending taxpayers’ money wisely and keeping our focus on economic opportunity for all of our people, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.”



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Ensuring Economic Opportunity For All Delawareans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2014

We can only reach our potential as a state if we maximize the potential of our people. At the core of that mission is our responsibility to ensure economic opportunity is available for all Delawareans. While our work toward that goal never ends, we can be proud of the progress made toward that goal during the legislative season that ended this week.



Governor Announces Release of Draft Downtown Development District Application

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2014

After signing a Fiscal Year 2015 budget that fully funded the state’s new urban revitalization program, Governor Jack Markell announced the release of a draft application for cities, towns, and unincorporated areas to be designated among Delaware’s first Downtown Development Districts.



Delaware beaches again land distinction as No. 1 in nation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Putting it in World Series terms, Delaware has just made a “cleanest sweep,” for the fourth straight year capturing the crown for the country’s cleanest beach water quality.