Governor’s Weekly Message: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014
“For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training,” said Governor Markell. “Many students face simple yet overwhelming barriers to getting the education they deserve. By giving them the chance to reach their potential, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.
Governor Signs Bill to Prohibit Selling E-Cigarettes to Minors
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2014
Saying he is alarmed by the recent spike in popularity of electronic cigarettes among middle school and high school students, Governor Markell signed legislation to make it illegal to sell the product to anyone under age 18.
Statement by Governor Markell on Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Carolyn Berger
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 9, 2014
Governor Markell announced he has received formal written notice from The Honorable Carolyn Berger, Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, of Justice Berger’s intention to retire from the Supreme Court effective September 1, 2014.
Governor Markell Nominates Karen Valihura to Delaware Supreme Court
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 6, 2014
Governor Markell announced the nomination of Karen L. Valihura, a widely respected corporate law practitioner, to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court. If confirmed by the Delaware Senate, Valihura will fill the vacancy left by Justice Jack B. Jacobs, who retires on June 24th.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Addressing the Effects of Climate Change
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 6, 2014
In his weekly message, Governor Markell discusses local and national efforts to combat effects of climate change and highlights a recent visit by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy.
