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  Category: Office of the Governor


Prime Hook To Receive Federal Funding for Superstorm Sandy Repair

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, February 7, 2013

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has announced that it will use part of $68.5 million allocated by Congress to “build a low dune that was destroyed by Sandy as the first phase of a large restoration project.”




Wilmington Grand Prix Named One of the Top 10 Criterium Races in the U.S.

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The Wilmington Grand Prix, now in its seventh year, has once again been named to the National Criterium Calendar (NCC), cementing its status as a premier race in the U.S.




Governor Appoints Interim Leadership of Two Cabinet Agencies

Department of Correction | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Governor Jack Markell announced today his appointment of two experienced state leaders to serve as acting cabinet officials at the Department of Correction (DOC) and Department of Services for Children, Youth and Families (DSCYF) while he searches to fill those positions on a permanent basis.




Governor Orders American, Delaware Flags Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Former Adjutant General Arthur Episcopo

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Governor Markell ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Wednesday, February 6th until the close of business Thursday, February 7th in honor of former Adjutant General Arthur Episcopo.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing For Our Future by Strengthening Our Schools

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 1, 2013

Earlier this week, we shared some exciting news regarding Delaware’s public education system – next school year, nearly 1000 kindergarteners and first graders will be enrolled in our world language immersion program, spending half their school day learning in either Chinese or Spanish. Over the next decade, we expect that number to reach 10,000. It’s one of many ways we’re working to create a world class education system.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Prime Hook To Receive Federal Funding for Superstorm Sandy Repair

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, February 7, 2013

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has announced that it will use part of $68.5 million allocated by Congress to “build a low dune that was destroyed by Sandy as the first phase of a large restoration project.”




Wilmington Grand Prix Named One of the Top 10 Criterium Races in the U.S.

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The Wilmington Grand Prix, now in its seventh year, has once again been named to the National Criterium Calendar (NCC), cementing its status as a premier race in the U.S.




Governor Appoints Interim Leadership of Two Cabinet Agencies

Department of Correction | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Governor Jack Markell announced today his appointment of two experienced state leaders to serve as acting cabinet officials at the Department of Correction (DOC) and Department of Services for Children, Youth and Families (DSCYF) while he searches to fill those positions on a permanent basis.




Governor Orders American, Delaware Flags Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Former Adjutant General Arthur Episcopo

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Governor Markell ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Wednesday, February 6th until the close of business Thursday, February 7th in honor of former Adjutant General Arthur Episcopo.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing For Our Future by Strengthening Our Schools

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 1, 2013

Earlier this week, we shared some exciting news regarding Delaware’s public education system – next school year, nearly 1000 kindergarteners and first graders will be enrolled in our world language immersion program, spending half their school day learning in either Chinese or Spanish. Over the next decade, we expect that number to reach 10,000. It’s one of many ways we’re working to create a world class education system.