Governor’s Weekly Message: Make Government More Transparent Through Lobbying Reform Bill
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 30, 2012
Governor Jack Markell talks about new legislation that would improve government transparency and citizens’ access to information by requiring that lobbyists specifically report on each piece of legislation, each area of the budget or the bond bill, or each proposed state agency regulation that they are lobbying to change and who they are talking with to try and make those changes.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Make Government More Transparent Through Lobbying Reform Bill
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 30, 2012
Former Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis once said, “Sunlight is the best disinfectant,” and that’s as true today as it was when he first said it.
52nd Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast to Be Held on May 3 in Dover
Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2012
The public is warmly invited to attend the 52nd Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 3 at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover. The focus of this year’s event is “Compassion,” and the guest speaker will be author, pastor and social activist, Dr. Tony Campolo.
New Top Dog for the First Family
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Delaware’s First Family has a new member and her name is “Rue.” “Rue,” a playful, three-month old puppy with some pretty big paws has recently joined the Markell household.
Lobbying Disclosure Bill Shines Critical Sunlight on Lawmaking Process
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
A bill that would dramatically expand disclosure requirements for lobbyists was introduced today with broad bipartisan support. Governor Jack Markell joined Senate President Pro Tempore Tony DeLuca, House Speaker Bob Gilligan and legislators to introduce Senate Bill 185.
