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Governor’s Weekly Message: Investing in a Strong Future for Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell unveiled a Fiscal Year 2017 state budget that invests in stronger schools and workforce training, innovation and infrastructure to spur economic growth, better health and a high quality of life.




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Psychic Future” featuring paintings by Aaron Keith Hoffer

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016

For Immediate Release The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by Aaron Keith Hoffer during the month of February. Psychic Future will be on view from February 5-26, with an opening reception on Friday, February 5 from 5-7 p.m. Hoffer’s abstract paintings are created through the […]




Markell Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Supports Jobs and Economic Opportunity; Invests in Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today unveiled a balanced Fiscal Year 2017 budget proposal that promotes increased job and educational opportunities for Delawareans, while maintaining fiscal responsibility by only appropriating 98 percent of available revenues and sustaining a fully funded Rainy Day Fund. Responsible budgeting has allowed the state to maintain a AAA bond rating from all rating agencies. The budget also upholds the Governor’s core commitments to schools, public safety and healthcare.




Delaware Forest Service seeks trainees for wildfire classes

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016

The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) is seeking trainees for its annual wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. No previous experience needed. Applicants should be over 18 years old, physically fit, motivated, and willing to travel for at least two weeks (usually during the summer) on out-of-state fire assignments. Interested candidates should contact Kyle Hoyd, DFS Wildland Fire Program Administrator at (302) 698-4548 or kyle.hoyd@state.de.us to register. The deadline to sign up is February 17, 2016.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating Past Progress and Envisioning a Bright Future for Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 22, 2016

Governor Markell celebrated the progress made over the past eight years and highlighted the vision for a bright future for the state.







  Category: New Castle County

Governor’s Weekly Message: Investing in a Strong Future for Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell unveiled a Fiscal Year 2017 state budget that invests in stronger schools and workforce training, innovation and infrastructure to spur economic growth, better health and a high quality of life.




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Psychic Future” featuring paintings by Aaron Keith Hoffer

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016

For Immediate Release The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by Aaron Keith Hoffer during the month of February. Psychic Future will be on view from February 5-26, with an opening reception on Friday, February 5 from 5-7 p.m. Hoffer’s abstract paintings are created through the […]




Markell Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Supports Jobs and Economic Opportunity; Invests in Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016

Governor Jack Markell today unveiled a balanced Fiscal Year 2017 budget proposal that promotes increased job and educational opportunities for Delawareans, while maintaining fiscal responsibility by only appropriating 98 percent of available revenues and sustaining a fully funded Rainy Day Fund. Responsible budgeting has allowed the state to maintain a AAA bond rating from all rating agencies. The budget also upholds the Governor’s core commitments to schools, public safety and healthcare.




Delaware Forest Service seeks trainees for wildfire classes

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016

The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) is seeking trainees for its annual wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. No previous experience needed. Applicants should be over 18 years old, physically fit, motivated, and willing to travel for at least two weeks (usually during the summer) on out-of-state fire assignments. Interested candidates should contact Kyle Hoyd, DFS Wildland Fire Program Administrator at (302) 698-4548 or kyle.hoyd@state.de.us to register. The deadline to sign up is February 17, 2016.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating Past Progress and Envisioning a Bright Future for Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 22, 2016

Governor Markell celebrated the progress made over the past eight years and highlighted the vision for a bright future for the state.