Governor Signs First Major Update to Delaware Campaign Finance Laws in more than 20 Years
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | 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.
Governor’s Weekly Message: World Languages for Worldwide Jobs
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 10, 2012
The Governor talks about Delaware’s first group of young students, kindergartners and first-graders, who begin learning in Spanish and in Chinese this year, as part of the state’s inaugural World Language Immersion program. The program will help students prepare to eventually compete for jobs in the global marketplace.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: World Languages for Worldwide Jobs
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 10, 2012
In just a few weeks, Delaware’s first group of young students here and elsewhere will begin learning in Spanish and in Chinese, as kindergartners and first-graders become part of our inaugural World Language Immersion program. We have fifteen teachers from China and Spain helping our State Dept of Education get the program underway.
