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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Markell Issues State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, March 2, 2014

With a severe winter storm expected to generate significant snowfall throughout Delaware, Governor Jack Markell has issued a State of Emergency and “Level 1 Driving Warning,” effective Monday, March 3rd at 12:00 a.m.




Governor Markell Announces Efforts to Enhance Early Childhood Services

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 28, 2014

Having made early childhood services a priority of his administration, Governor Markell announced enhancements designed to help more early childhood programs receive high ratings and make it easier for kids from low-income families to get the best care.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Announcing Enhancements to Early Childhood Programs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 28, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at St. Michael’s School and Nursery in Wilmington, Governor Markell announces enhancements to help more early childhood programs receive high ratings and make it easier for disadvantaged kids to get the best care.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Announcing Enhancements to Early Childhood Programs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 28, 2014

We can’t wait for kindergarten to start preparing our children for success. Ninety percent of their brain development happens by age five and quality early care results in better educated, healthier, and more productive adults. That’s why we’ve made access to high quality early childhood programs a top priority, by setting standards for what it means to be a top program and helping our best centers serve families that can’t afford to attend. Our investments are paying off.




Credit Rating Agencies Affirm Delaware’s Triple-A Rating

Department of Finance | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2014

In their review for the state’s upcoming bond sale, Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, Fitch Ratings, and Moody’s Investors Service have all awarded Delaware a triple-A credit rating, the highest rating possible.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Markell Issues State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, March 2, 2014

With a severe winter storm expected to generate significant snowfall throughout Delaware, Governor Jack Markell has issued a State of Emergency and “Level 1 Driving Warning,” effective Monday, March 3rd at 12:00 a.m.




Governor Markell Announces Efforts to Enhance Early Childhood Services

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 28, 2014

Having made early childhood services a priority of his administration, Governor Markell announced enhancements designed to help more early childhood programs receive high ratings and make it easier for kids from low-income families to get the best care.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Announcing Enhancements to Early Childhood Programs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 28, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at St. Michael’s School and Nursery in Wilmington, Governor Markell announces enhancements to help more early childhood programs receive high ratings and make it easier for disadvantaged kids to get the best care.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Announcing Enhancements to Early Childhood Programs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 28, 2014

We can’t wait for kindergarten to start preparing our children for success. Ninety percent of their brain development happens by age five and quality early care results in better educated, healthier, and more productive adults. That’s why we’ve made access to high quality early childhood programs a top priority, by setting standards for what it means to be a top program and helping our best centers serve families that can’t afford to attend. Our investments are paying off.




Credit Rating Agencies Affirm Delaware’s Triple-A Rating

Department of Finance | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2014

In their review for the state’s upcoming bond sale, Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, Fitch Ratings, and Moody’s Investors Service have all awarded Delaware a triple-A credit rating, the highest rating possible.