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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware – A Great Place to Visit

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 13, 2012

Delaware’s a great place to live. It’s also an amazing place to visit. If you’re still deciding where to spend your summer vacation – know that Delaware’s not only a great state of neighbors – but over 39-thousand of those friends and neighbors work in jobs connected to making sure the first state is a first-rate place to visit and vacation. We’re a state of beautiful parks and compelling art, rich in both history and opportunity. And we make it easy to take it all in.



Multiple Agency Effort to Fight Violence in Wilmington Gun Violence Reduction Initiative Launches

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 10, 2012

To help address the recent rise in gun violence affecting some communities within the city of Wilmington, major law enforcement agencies in Delaware are working together to launch a special gun violence reduction effort with a collective focus on the most violent offenders.



Carper, Coons, Carney break ground on the Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 9, 2012

U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. John Carney joined federal, state and local officials to announce the naming of the Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal. Monday also marked the groundbreaking of the first phase of the approximately 16-mile long shared-use recreational trail along the north side of the C&D Canal. The trail will create safe new recreational opportunities along the canal where people can hike, bicycle, jog, skate, bird watch and ride horses.



Delaware Fresh app updated for a new local food season

Department of Agriculture | Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Government Information Center | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 9, 2012

The Delaware Fresh app – a mobile guide to local farmstands and farmers’ markets marking its first year – has been updated and refreshed for the new season, available on both iPhone and Android platforms.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Governors Working Together

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 6, 2012

Governor Markell talks about the upcoming summer National Governors Association meeting,
which begins Friday, July 13. The NGA meets twice a year, bringing Governor together to see what’s working and to find new ways to work together in areas like jobs, schools, public safety and cost-cutting. Governor Markell, who is currently vice-chair, will become NGA Chair for the next year at the conclusion of the meeting.






  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware – A Great Place to Visit

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 13, 2012

Delaware’s a great place to live. It’s also an amazing place to visit. If you’re still deciding where to spend your summer vacation – know that Delaware’s not only a great state of neighbors – but over 39-thousand of those friends and neighbors work in jobs connected to making sure the first state is a first-rate place to visit and vacation. We’re a state of beautiful parks and compelling art, rich in both history and opportunity. And we make it easy to take it all in.



Multiple Agency Effort to Fight Violence in Wilmington Gun Violence Reduction Initiative Launches

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 10, 2012

To help address the recent rise in gun violence affecting some communities within the city of Wilmington, major law enforcement agencies in Delaware are working together to launch a special gun violence reduction effort with a collective focus on the most violent offenders.



Carper, Coons, Carney break ground on the Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 9, 2012

U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. John Carney joined federal, state and local officials to announce the naming of the Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal. Monday also marked the groundbreaking of the first phase of the approximately 16-mile long shared-use recreational trail along the north side of the C&D Canal. The trail will create safe new recreational opportunities along the canal where people can hike, bicycle, jog, skate, bird watch and ride horses.



Delaware Fresh app updated for a new local food season

Department of Agriculture | Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Government Information Center | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 9, 2012

The Delaware Fresh app – a mobile guide to local farmstands and farmers’ markets marking its first year – has been updated and refreshed for the new season, available on both iPhone and Android platforms.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Governors Working Together

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 6, 2012

Governor Markell talks about the upcoming summer National Governors Association meeting,
which begins Friday, July 13. The NGA meets twice a year, bringing Governor together to see what’s working and to find new ways to work together in areas like jobs, schools, public safety and cost-cutting. Governor Markell, who is currently vice-chair, will become NGA Chair for the next year at the conclusion of the meeting.