Governor’s Weekly Message: Helping Students Transition to College or Career
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2014
(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights a statewide effort to help ensure high school seniors have the assistance they need to continue their education or training beyond high school. “This past week we started a tour of high schools across the state to speak with our senior classes – urging them […]
Smoking meats, hearth cooking, and candle making to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in September 2014
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2014
During the month of September 2014, the home of the “Penman of the Revolution” will present seven special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.
Governor Signs Bill to Accelerate, Enhance School Safety Efforts
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Building on his 2013 pledge that all Delaware schools would have a “state-of-the-art school safety plan” by the end of 2014, Governor Markell signed legislation that requires schools to have a comprehensive and up-to-date plan by this month.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Motivating Students to Succeed
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014
Governor Markell highlights education efforts in
Delaware focused on ensuring students are motivated to learn by making their studies
relevant to their future.
Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.
