Governor Markell Praises Obama Climate Change Announcement
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2015
Governor Jack Markell today endorsed President Obama’s plan to reduce greenhouse emissions from power plants by more than 30 percent by 2030, the most aggressive action taken by the nation to date in its efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change with the co-benefit of improving the country’s air quality and Delaware’s in particular. The state will also benefit from the cleaning up of pollutants generated by other states that often intrude into Delaware’s environment.
Governor Markell Signature Ends Driver’s License Suspensions in Unnecessary Cases
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2015
Legislation signed by Governor Jack Markell today would end the automatic suspension of driver’s licenses for Delawareans who fail to pay fines for minor traffic offenses and who don’t pose a traffic safety hazard. Senate Bill 132 represents another step in a broader effort to transform Delaware’s criminal justice system by recognizing that the state’s policies must both allow for more appropriate penalties and sentences than in the past, while also focusing on what happens to people beyond those punishments
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Celebrating Ongoing Agricultural Efforts at the Delaware State Fair
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015
Governor Markell shares his highlights from Governor’s Day at the 2015 Delaware State Fair.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating Ongoing Agricultural Efforts at the Delaware State Fair
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015
Governor Markell shares his highlights from Governor’s Day at the 2015 Delaware State Fair.
Delaware Division of the Arts invests $2.95 million in the arts sector for Fiscal Year 2016
Delaware Division of the Arts | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Division grants support a variety of projects and programs, from storytelling for preschool reading readiness, to community-based participatory arts, to professional exhibitions and performances featuring local, national and international artists. These grants support arts programming offered by both arts and community organizations based in 23 large and small communities across Delaware.
