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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Signs School Choice Reform, Keeps Pledge from State-of-the-State

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 3, 2013

After vowing in his State of the State 2013 to address unfair burdens of the school choice system on Delaware families, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation (House Bill 90) today to simplify the application process and help ensure students can attend their chosen school.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Our Future Workforce By Supporting STEM Education, Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2013

Three billion people in the world today are looking for jobs, but only 1.2 billion jobs are available. That’s daunting math, but Delaware has the opportunity to win in this global war for jobs, which is better characterized as a global war for talent. We can put Delaware on a sustainable path of economic growth now and well into the future by ensuring we fully take advantage of the abilities of our people.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing Our Future Workforce By Supporting STEM Education, Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2013

In his weekly message , following the release of the Delaware STEM Council’s 2nd Annual Report , Governor Markell reinforces the importance of supporting and promoting the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).




June 1st Marks the Beginning of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2013

Saturday, June 1, 2013 will mark the beginning of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season and the American Red cross wants to community to be prepared for any and all storms that may threaten this year.




New artificial bait developed by U of D from project funded by DNREC could reduce number of horseshoe crabs used to catch eel and whelk

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2013

A new alternative bait product that will help reduce the number of horseshoe crabs harvested from the Delaware Bay was introduced today. A team of University of Delaware researchers led by Dr. Nancy Targett, DuPont scientists, fisheries biologists, watermen and conservation groups were joined by DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara to make the announcement this morning at UD’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Signs School Choice Reform, Keeps Pledge from State-of-the-State

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 3, 2013

After vowing in his State of the State 2013 to address unfair burdens of the school choice system on Delaware families, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation (House Bill 90) today to simplify the application process and help ensure students can attend their chosen school.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Our Future Workforce By Supporting STEM Education, Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2013

Three billion people in the world today are looking for jobs, but only 1.2 billion jobs are available. That’s daunting math, but Delaware has the opportunity to win in this global war for jobs, which is better characterized as a global war for talent. We can put Delaware on a sustainable path of economic growth now and well into the future by ensuring we fully take advantage of the abilities of our people.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing Our Future Workforce By Supporting STEM Education, Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2013

In his weekly message , following the release of the Delaware STEM Council’s 2nd Annual Report , Governor Markell reinforces the importance of supporting and promoting the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).




June 1st Marks the Beginning of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2013

Saturday, June 1, 2013 will mark the beginning of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season and the American Red cross wants to community to be prepared for any and all storms that may threaten this year.




New artificial bait developed by U of D from project funded by DNREC could reduce number of horseshoe crabs used to catch eel and whelk

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2013

A new alternative bait product that will help reduce the number of horseshoe crabs harvested from the Delaware Bay was introduced today. A team of University of Delaware researchers led by Dr. Nancy Targett, DuPont scientists, fisheries biologists, watermen and conservation groups were joined by DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara to make the announcement this morning at UD’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes.