Governor Markell Meets with Ambassador, Business Leaders to Discuss India-Delaware Relations
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014
Joined by a dozen Delaware business leaders, Governor Markell spoke with Ambassador Dr. S. Jaishankar on the future of India-Delaware relations at a breakfast reception organized by the Delaware Economic Development Office and the World Trade Center Delaware.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Improving Health Care Through Innovation
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014
Governor Markell highlights ongoing efforts to improve health care quality and lower costs in Delaware, aided by the award of a $35 million grant announced earlier this week.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Improving Health Care Through Innovation
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014
Much about our current health care system is unsustainable. It’s unfair both to the people who use it and to those who care for them. Despite tremendous strides to increase access to insurance and to develop better treatments, our health outcomes for many ailments rate below the national average. Yet, Delawareans pay 25 percent more for care and health costs take close to 25 percent of our state budget. It’s why I have committed to an innovative plan for a healthier state – developed by all parts of our health care community working together. And by winning a $35 million federal grant for our plan this week, we can now do the hard work of making this vision a reality.
Delaware Celebrates its National Park
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2014
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney (all D-Del.) celebrated Delaware’s National Park at the New Castle Courthouse in Old New Castle.
State Sees Major Increase in High School Students Taking College Courses
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2014
With the Governor and Department of Education supporting more opportunities for high schoolers to take college-level classes before graduation, the state released data showing that the number of students participating in “dual-enrollment” courses has more than doubled in the past year.
