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Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Governor Matt Denn Unveil Strategic Plan for Early Childhood Education

Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 15, 2013

Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Governor Matt Denn presented a long-term, strategic plan today to strengthen and sustain Delaware’s early childhood system.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Marriage Equality – Writing the Next Chapter in History

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013

Earlier this week, I was honored to join with hundreds of students at the University of Delaware for a rally on marriage equality. As you can see from this footage – the atmosphere was energizing. It has been remarkable to be engaged in the fast-moving transformation of public opinion on the issue of marriage equality – momentum that can be attributed, in large part, to our youth. Much as the civil rights and women’s liberation movements served as a call-to-action for young adults of the 60s and 70s, debating issues like marriage equality and gender identity will become defining moments in their lifetime. And yet, for many of them, the current debate leaves them perplexed.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Marriage Equality – Writing the Next Chapter in History

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013

In his weekly message, Governor Markell talks about the current momentum regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage in Delaware and the important role young people play in moving the issue forward.




Nominations sought for Delaware’s 2013 Wetland Warrior: Award honors exemplary efforts that benefit the state’s wetlands

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013

DNREC’s Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program is seeking nominations for the 2013 Delaware Wetland Warrior Award, which recognizes exemplary efforts to protect wetlands and the critical services they provide to all Delawareans.




Governor Jack Markell Presents Donated Books to Terry Children’s Center

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2013

Wilmington – Applauding the public’s generosity during a month-long book drive in February, today Governor Jack Markell presented a portion of 3,000 books donated to the Terry Children’s Center (TCC). Joined by Secretary Jennifer Ranji of the Delaware Children’s Department and TCC staff, Governor Markell indicated that the large stacks of books displayed behind him […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Governor Matt Denn Unveil Strategic Plan for Early Childhood Education

Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 15, 2013

Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Governor Matt Denn presented a long-term, strategic plan today to strengthen and sustain Delaware’s early childhood system.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Marriage Equality – Writing the Next Chapter in History

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013

Earlier this week, I was honored to join with hundreds of students at the University of Delaware for a rally on marriage equality. As you can see from this footage – the atmosphere was energizing. It has been remarkable to be engaged in the fast-moving transformation of public opinion on the issue of marriage equality – momentum that can be attributed, in large part, to our youth. Much as the civil rights and women’s liberation movements served as a call-to-action for young adults of the 60s and 70s, debating issues like marriage equality and gender identity will become defining moments in their lifetime. And yet, for many of them, the current debate leaves them perplexed.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Marriage Equality – Writing the Next Chapter in History

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013

In his weekly message, Governor Markell talks about the current momentum regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage in Delaware and the important role young people play in moving the issue forward.




Nominations sought for Delaware’s 2013 Wetland Warrior: Award honors exemplary efforts that benefit the state’s wetlands

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013

DNREC’s Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program is seeking nominations for the 2013 Delaware Wetland Warrior Award, which recognizes exemplary efforts to protect wetlands and the critical services they provide to all Delawareans.




Governor Jack Markell Presents Donated Books to Terry Children’s Center

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2013

Wilmington – Applauding the public’s generosity during a month-long book drive in February, today Governor Jack Markell presented a portion of 3,000 books donated to the Terry Children’s Center (TCC). Joined by Secretary Jennifer Ranji of the Delaware Children’s Department and TCC staff, Governor Markell indicated that the large stacks of books displayed behind him […]