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  Category: Office of the Governor


Sussex County Breaks Ground on Runway Extension Project at County Airport

Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012

The Governor helped break ground on a project that will extend the main runway at the Sussex County Airport near Georgetown. The improvements, to be completed in late 2013, will make the facility more accessible and safer for larger aircraft and open new opportunities for businesses that use the adjacent industrial park as their base of operations.




Governor Signs Bill to Better Protect Abused Children

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2012

Governor Markell was joined by legislators, child advocates and community partners at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Dover as he signed legislation that further protects children who are victims of abuse and neglect.




Governor Signs First Major Update to Delaware Campaign Finance Laws in more than 20 Years

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2012

Governor Markell signed into law three pieces of legislation that collectively increase transparency and provide greater and more timely information to the voters and residents of our state.




Climate Change Funding

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2012

The National Science Foundation has announced that it is funding a major initiative to help prepare educators in Maryland and Delaware to teach climate change science in the classroom.




New 700 MHz Radio System Improves Communications in Delaware Prison Facilities

Department of Correction | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 15, 2012

The Governor joined Correction Commissioner Carl Danberg and Safety and Homeland Security Secretary Lew Schiliro to conduct a live demonstration of the system that supports communication. For the first time, the new system allows communication between facilities and directly with the first responder community.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Sussex County Breaks Ground on Runway Extension Project at County Airport

Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012

The Governor helped break ground on a project that will extend the main runway at the Sussex County Airport near Georgetown. The improvements, to be completed in late 2013, will make the facility more accessible and safer for larger aircraft and open new opportunities for businesses that use the adjacent industrial park as their base of operations.




Governor Signs Bill to Better Protect Abused Children

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2012

Governor Markell was joined by legislators, child advocates and community partners at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Dover as he signed legislation that further protects children who are victims of abuse and neglect.




Governor Signs First Major Update to Delaware Campaign Finance Laws in more than 20 Years

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2012

Governor Markell signed into law three pieces of legislation that collectively increase transparency and provide greater and more timely information to the voters and residents of our state.




Climate Change Funding

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2012

The National Science Foundation has announced that it is funding a major initiative to help prepare educators in Maryland and Delaware to teach climate change science in the classroom.




New 700 MHz Radio System Improves Communications in Delaware Prison Facilities

Department of Correction | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 15, 2012

The Governor joined Correction Commissioner Carl Danberg and Safety and Homeland Security Secretary Lew Schiliro to conduct a live demonstration of the system that supports communication. For the first time, the new system allows communication between facilities and directly with the first responder community.