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  Category: Office of the Governor


Executive Order Launches Regulatory Reform and Review

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012

To tackle outdated, ineffective and redundant regulations while giving a boost to small business, Governor Jack Markell today signed an executive order that launches a statewide effort that brings citizens, businesses and state agencies together to identify and remove regulatory hurdles.




WSFS Celebrates the Opening of Midway Regional Headquarters & Branch

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012

WSFS Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WSFS), the parent company of WSFS Bank, today marked the official opening of a new regional headquarters and banking office at Midway Shopping Center (4601 Kirkwood Highway) in Wilmington, Del.




Delaware to Observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012

Delaware will observe the seventh annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday, June 15, with a series of events in the state’s three counties. Attorney General Biden, representatives of the Department of Health and Social Services and other state agencies, law enforcement officials and other advocates will take part in the events.




Gov. Markell Joins U.S. Chamber’s Jobs Summit to Discuss How States Foster Economic Growth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012

Delaware Governor Jack Markell joined a bipartisan group of governors, local policy makers and business leaders today at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Jobs Summit to discuss policies that produce economic growth and examine how states across the country are increasing competitiveness.




State Test Results Show Students Made Significant Gains, Narrowed Achievement Gaps

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Preliminary results from the Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS) show statewide student gains in reading and math in every grade band, as well as a narrowing of many achievement gaps.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Executive Order Launches Regulatory Reform and Review

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012

To tackle outdated, ineffective and redundant regulations while giving a boost to small business, Governor Jack Markell today signed an executive order that launches a statewide effort that brings citizens, businesses and state agencies together to identify and remove regulatory hurdles.




WSFS Celebrates the Opening of Midway Regional Headquarters & Branch

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012

WSFS Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WSFS), the parent company of WSFS Bank, today marked the official opening of a new regional headquarters and banking office at Midway Shopping Center (4601 Kirkwood Highway) in Wilmington, Del.




Delaware to Observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012

Delaware will observe the seventh annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday, June 15, with a series of events in the state’s three counties. Attorney General Biden, representatives of the Department of Health and Social Services and other state agencies, law enforcement officials and other advocates will take part in the events.




Gov. Markell Joins U.S. Chamber’s Jobs Summit to Discuss How States Foster Economic Growth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012

Delaware Governor Jack Markell joined a bipartisan group of governors, local policy makers and business leaders today at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Jobs Summit to discuss policies that produce economic growth and examine how states across the country are increasing competitiveness.




State Test Results Show Students Made Significant Gains, Narrowed Achievement Gaps

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Preliminary results from the Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS) show statewide student gains in reading and math in every grade band, as well as a narrowing of many achievement gaps.